Sharps disposal

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION NOTICE

This Sources Sought Notice is to determine the presence of any small businesses capable of satisfying the Ann Arbor VA Medical Center's requirements for Sharps Pick-up and Disposal.

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code: 562112.

BACKGROUND

The Ann Arbor Veterans Affairs Medical Center (AAVAMC), 2215 Fuller Rd, Ann Arbor, MI. 48105 has a requirement for Sharps Pick-up and Disposal at the Ann Arbor VA Medical Center and Toledo Community Based Outpatient Clinic.

SMALL BUSINESS DETERMINATION



In order for the Government to set aside any acquisition solely for small business participation there must be a reasonable expectation that two or more capable small business offerors are likely to bid on the contract requirement at a fair market price. Total set-asides cannot be made unless such a reasonable expectation exists. Your response will assist greatly in the formulation of an acquisition strategy that maximizes the participation of small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business or women-owned small business concerns.



VENDOR CAPABILITY

Interested and qualified vendors are encouraged to respond with:

1) A summary of your company's capabilities to perform Sharps pick-up and disposal in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations;

2) A description of your company's capability to provide Sharps pick-up and disposal in conformance with the requirement in FAR Part 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, that at least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of your company;

3) Your company's point of contact, street address, e-mail address, telephone number, DUNS, and Socio-economic status (WOSB, SDVOSB, VOSB, etc.).



All information received in response to this sources sought notice that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly.







GOVERNMENT POINT of CONTACT

No phone calls will be accepted. Include your company name in the subject line of your e-mail. Responses due Thursday, August 27, 3:00 pm (EDT). Provide information via e-mail to:

Primary Point of Contact:

Gregory Stevens

Contracting Officer

e-mail gregory.stevens@va.gov





NOTE TO RESPONDERS



Submitting company information does not bind the Department of Veterans Affairs for any future solicitations or contracts resulting from this Sources Sought Notice. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement and/or any follow-up information requests.