Municipal Waste Disposal
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
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified vendors capable of providing Municipal Waste Disposal services for the Fayetteville VA Medical Center, AR. This effort aims to determine the appropriate acquisition method for these services. Responses are due February 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive solid waste collection and removal services, specifically excluding hazardous and medical waste. Services include the pickup, transport, and disposal of general solid waste, cardboard, scrap metal, wooden shipping pallets, and commingled plastic and aluminum recyclables.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 562219 (Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal)
- PSC Code: S205 (Trash/Garbage Collection Services)
- Size Standard: $47.0 Million
- Place of Performance: Fayetteville VA Medical Center, 1100 North College Avenue, Fayetteville, AR 72703-1944
- Period of Performance: Estimated October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2031 (includes a base year and 5 one-year options).
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research to determine potential small business participation).
- Response Due: February 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time.
- Published: February 5, 2026.
Requested Information from Vendors
Interested vendors are requested to provide:
- Company information (name, address, UEI, contact details, employee count, website).
- GSA/FSS or other federal contract holder status, if applicable.
- Socio-economic status (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, 8(a), HUB Zone, WOSB, Small Business, Large Business).
- Confirmation of small business status under the identified NAICS code.
- Documentation of authorization to provide services per the Statement of Work.
- Information on designated distributors, if applicable (for large businesses).
- Estimated market research pricing.
Important Notes
This is solely a market research effort and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals. All responses must include all requested information and documentation; incomplete responses or lack of proof of capability may result in the vendor not being considered. Vendors are responsible for all response-related expenses.