4540--Hines FY 26 Waste Management (VA-26-00029929)
Overview
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Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Strategic Acquisition Center - Frederick (SAC-F), is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) for Waste Management services at the Hines Information and Technology Center (HITC) in Hines, IL. The purpose is to identify sources, commercial practices, and the feasibility of a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) set-aside. Responses are due by February 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive waste and recycling pickup and disposal services at Building 215 of the HITC. Key deliverables include:
- Provision and servicing of twenty (20) 65-gallon recycling totes.
- Pickup of four (4) bales of cardboard on pallets.
- Pickup of one (1) tri-wall container for electrical waste on a pallet.
- Weekly servicing of two (2) 10-yard dumpsters for miscellaneous waste.
- Servicing of one (1) 30-yard roll-off dumpster for waste. All services will be performed at the dock area of Building 215, with contractor employees not permitted inside the facility. A receipt is required for each pickup.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Request for Information (RFI) for market research.
- Anticipated Period of Performance: One (1) year base period (May 03, 2026 – May 02, 2027) with four (4) one-year option periods, extending through May 02, 2032.
- Place of Performance: Hines Information and Technology Center (HITC), 5000 S. 5th Avenue, Building 215, Hines, IL 60141.
- Set-Aside: The VA is determining the feasibility of an SDVOSB/VOSB set-aside.
- NAICS Code: 562119 (Waste Treatment and Disposal Services) is suggested, but vendors may propose alternatives.
Submission & Evaluation
- Response Due: February 13, 2026, by 3:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Email capability statements to Riley Bender (Riley.Bender@va.gov) and Michael Silva (michael.silva3@va.gov) with the subject line "HITC Waste Management RFI Response."
- Content: Capability statements are limited to 10 pages (8.5" x 11", 1-inch margins, 12-point Times New Roman font) and must address specific questions, including corporate profile, business size (SDVOSB/VOSB status), GSA schedule information, relevant VA contract experience, recommended contract vehicles, pricing structures, and key questions for a future PWS/SOW.
- Evaluation: This RFI is for market research only; no individualized feedback will be provided, and it does not obligate the Government to any further action or contract award.
Additional Notes
This RFI is solely for market research. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in responses. Failure to provide sufficient detail may impact consideration as a viable source.