Medical Grade Shredder for Wilkes-Barre
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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
This is Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 36C24426Q0588, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the 244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244). The amendment clarifies the scope of work for a Medical Grade Shredder requirement in Wilkes Barre, PA, and extends the offer submission deadline. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Change
This amendment provides specific details for the "Brand Name or Equal Medical Waste Shredder" requirement, including:
- Motor Specifications: 5 HP, 208V 3PH 60HZ.
- User Interface: Must be user-friendly.
- Shredding Capability: Must be able to shred small items like syringes.
- Cutting Chamber: Minimum dimensions of approximately 12" x 12".
- Regulatory Compliance: Must comply with medical waste processing standards.
- Materials: Blades must be hardened, high-strength alloy material, capable of shredding plastic, metals, textiles, syringes, paper, and cloth.
- Warranty: Minimum 1-year manufacturer's warranty covering parts and labor.
- Finish: Powder coat finish (standard or Traffic Blue RAL#5017).
- Safety Features: Mandatory overload protection and emergency stop button.
- Brand Name or Equal: Meeting or exceeding this requirement is mandatory.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Amendment to Solicitation 36C24426Q0588)
- Product Service Code: 4540 (Waste Disposal Equipment)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Place of Performance: Wilkes Barre, PA
- New Offer Due Date: Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026, by 12:00 PM EST.
- Published Date: May 27, 2026
Additional Notes
Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.