F108--Unrestricted - Pharmaceutical Waste Pickup and Destruction
Overview
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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), specifically NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259), is soliciting unrestricted proposals for Pharmaceutical Waste Pickup and Destruction services. This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (36C25926Q0394) covers comprehensive waste management for VISN 19 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. An amendment has extended the response deadline to April 28, 2026, 10:00 AM Mountain Time.
Purpose & Scope
This opportunity seeks services for the destruction of both EPA RCRA-defined hazardous and non-hazardous pharmaceutical waste for the VISN 19 Expired Pharmaceutical Program. The contractor will be responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, analysis, travel, transportation, documentation, waste treatment, and disposal. Key requirements include providing and maintaining all necessary licenses and permits, handling spills/releases (excluding remediation waste), and ensuring disposal via incineration (preferred), treatment, or secure landfill without future expense to the VA. Certificates of destruction and recycling must be provided within 375 days of shipment.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS Code: 562211 (Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal Facilities)
- Size Standard: $25 Million
- Period of Performance: Anticipated five (5) years, including option periods.
- Service Hours: Generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM local time, excluding National Holidays, with potential for out-of-cycle pickups.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: April 28, 2026, 10:00 AM Mountain Time (Denver, USA).
- Submission Method: Via email to charles.gritzmacher@va.gov.
- Evaluation Factors: Price, technical capability, and past performance. The government reserves the right to award to the most advantageous offer, not necessarily the lowest priced.
- Requirements: Offerors must submit pricing on the provided Price Schedule, hold prices firm for 90 calendar days, and provide three (3) recent and relevant past performance references. Bidders should review the amendment for responses to vendor questions.
Attachments
Key attachments include a Wage Determination for Laramie County, Wyoming (critical for labor cost estimation), and an Inventory for Destruction List as of February 20, 2026, which details pharmaceutical products designated for destruction.