Medical Waste Disposal Services (ELP)

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Medical Waste Disposal Services for the El Paso VA Health Care System (ELPVAHCS) in El Paso, TX. The government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed-price contract.

• Provision of Medical Waste Disposal Services.

• Services to be provided to El Paso VA Healthcare System (ELPVAHCS) and associated CBOCs.

• Services to be performed in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW).

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed price.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated in this synopsis, refer to the full solicitation.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Site Visit: December 19, 2025, at 1000 CST at El Paso VA Health Care System and Surrounding CBOCs.

• Questions Deadline: Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 13:00 CST. Submit via email to marcellus.jackson@va.gov with "Solicitation Number, Questions" in the subject line.

• Proposals Due: Friday, January 9, 2026, at 13:00 CST. Submit via email to marcellus.jackson@va.gov with "Solicitation Number, Proposal Submission" in the subject line.

• Proposals must be submitted in four (4) separate volumes, labeled appropriately, and in PDF format.

• Email submissions should be no larger than 7MB; multiple emails are permitted.

• This RFQ is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

• Respondents must have an active registration in SAM.gov and be certified in SBA's Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS).

• Interested SDVOSBs must be listed in DSBS to receive contract awards.

• The full solicitation document is attached (36C25726Q0128).

• NAICS Code: 562112

• Product Service Code: F108

• Contracting Office ZIP Code: 78240

• Place of Performance: El Paso VA Health Care System, 5001 Piedras, El Paso, TX 79924.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Regulated Medical Waste Disposal Services for the El Paso VA Health Care System (ELPVAHCS) and its affiliated facilities. The services include collection, disposal, training, and support to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

• Comprehensive management of Regulated Medical Waste (RMW), including pharmaceutical and chemo waste.

• Provision of waste audits and proper waste stream separation.

• Development and implementation of a plan to measure and reduce waste volumes monthly.

• Tracking and reporting of services, with action plans for shortfalls.

• Provision of leak and puncture-proof reusable containers with lids, properly labeled.

• Transportation of waste to an authorized disposal facility.

• Compliance with EPA, FDA, DOT, and OSHA regulations.

• Estimated quantity: 50,000 lbs of RMW for 2026.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Base Year (March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027) plus four (4) option years, extending through February 28, 2031.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: January 09, 2026, at 13:00 CST via email.

• Proposals must be submitted in four (4) separate PDF volumes: Technical, Price, Representations and Certifications, and Past Performance.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Price, and Past Performance.

• Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government.

• Site Visit: December 19, 2025, at 1000 CST.

• Questions Deadline: December 23, 2025, at 13:00 CST.

• This acquisition is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).

• Offerors must be certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database.

• NAICS Code: 562112 with a size standard of $47 Million.

• Refer to pages 21-25 for detailed Instructions to Offerors and Evaluation Criteria.

• The FAR is undergoing revisions; updates can be found at https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul.