F999--HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL
Overview
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Set Aside
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), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified contractors for hazardous waste disposal services at the VA Central California Health Care System (VACCHCS) in Fresno, CA. This market research aims to determine the appropriate procurement strategy. Responses are due by March 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive hazardous waste disposal services, including:
- On-site services (OSSs) for inspections and waste pick-up at Satellite Accumulation Areas (SAA), Main/Central Accumulation Areas (MAA), and Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) on a minimum monthly basis.
- Training for VA employees on hazardous waste management, universal waste, DOT regulations, First Responder Operations Level, and Hazardous Materials Technician requirements.
- 24/7 emergency spill response services for hazardous, non-hazardous, radiological, biomedical, and DEA controlled substance wastes, with a required response time of within two (2) hours.
- Development and implementation of waste minimization practices.
- Maintaining a centralized, internet-accessible waste tracking system.
- Compliance with all relevant regulations (RCRA, HAZWOPER, DOT) and possession of necessary licenses and permits.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- NAICS Code: 562211 (Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal)
- Small Business Size Standard: $47.0 Million
- Product Service Code: F999 (Other Environmental Services, Studies, And Analytical Support)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Four-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, with ordering periods from June 17, 2026, to June 16, 2031.
- Place of Performance: VACCHCS Main facility and associated SAA locations in Fresno, CA.
- Set-Aside: None specified; market research to determine strategy.
Submission Requirements
Interested contractors must respond via email to Gary.Christensen@va.gov by the deadline. Submissions must include:
- Company's Socioeconomic Status (e.g., small business, large business, SDVOSB, VOSB, including SBA registration status for veteran-owned businesses).
- Company's legal name and Unique Entity ID (SAM number).
- Primary point of contact, including phone and email.
- A comprehensive Capabilities Statement.
- Detailed experience in providing hazardous waste disposal services as described in the draft Statement of Work.
- A list of similar Government and Commercial projects.
- Responses to specific questions regarding subcontracting percentages, adhering to FAR 52.219-14 and 52.219-27.
- GSA Contract Number, if applicable.
- A completed attached pricing spreadsheet ("Line items Hazardous Waste .xlsx"). Failure to provide all requested information will result in a non-responsive submission. Contractors must be registered in SAM.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought announcement only; no solicitation is currently available. All information is preliminary and subject to modification. The Government will use this information to determine its business type decision and procurement strategy. The RFQ number 36C26126Q0484 should be referenced on all correspondence.