Narcotics Destruction
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), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, has issued a Presolicitation Notice announcing its intent to release a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Narcotics Destruction and Disposal Services for the VA Northern California Health Care System. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The anticipated RFQ issue date is on or about February 11, 2026, with responses anticipated by February 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
The upcoming RFQ will solicit proposals for comprehensive narcotic destruction and disposal services. These services will be performed in accordance with a detailed performance work statement to be provided in the future solicitation.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (for a future RFQ)
- Solicitation Number: 36C26126Q0299
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 562211 (Size Standard: $47M)
- Anticipated RFQ Issue Date: On or about February 11, 2026
- Anticipated Response Date: February 25, 2026, 12:00 PM Pacific Time, Los Angeles, USA
- Published Date: February 10, 2026
Eligibility & Submission
This requirement is set aside for small businesses. Interested bidders must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.SAM.gov to be eligible for award.
Place of Performance
VA Northern California Health Care System.
Point of Contact
For inquiries, contact Maricela A Berrones-Gauger at maricela.berrones-gauger@va.gov or 55922561006792.