Narcotics Destruction

Amendment / Modification

• The solicitation close date has been extended from February 25, 2026, 12:00 PM PST to February 26, 2026, 3:00 PM PST.

• Responses to vendor questions have been provided.

• Solicitation close date.

• The document references an attached page for detailed responses to questions.

• The deadline for proposal submissions has been extended to February 26, 2026, 3:00 PM PST.

• Question: Estimated average volume of narcotics requiring destruction and disposal for each site.

• Answer: Volumes vary by site size. Chico (smallest) averages 10 per visit. Mather (largest) averages 50 per visit. Other sites average 25 per visit.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Narcotic Destruction and Disposal Services for the VA Northern California Health Care System. The government is procuring services to ensure compliance with VHA Directive 1108.01 and Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) for the proper disposal of controlled substances that are deemed damaged, expired, returned through the mail, unusable, or otherwise unwanted.

• Service: On-site pick-up of expired or unusable controlled substances from VANCHCS pharmacy service.

• Frequency: Pick-ups are anticipated quarterly for Chico, Redding, Martinez, and McClellan VA OPCs, and every other month for Mather VAMC. The contractor must accommodate up to six pick-ups per period of performance.

• Compliance: Contractor must be a DEA-licensed reverse distributor and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

• Process: Controlled substances will be in tamper-evident bags, verified in the presence of a reverse distributor representative, pharmacy staff, and an Accountable Officer. The contractor must provide signed receipts for CIII-V and DEA Form 222 for CII products.

• Disposal: Destruction must render controlled substances non-retrievable and comply with federal regulations. A Certificate of Destruction and proof of destruction affidavit must be provided.

• Software: Provide access to software for tracking destruction and listing medications on a disposal manifest (including NDC, quantity, and estimated value).

• Experience: Vendors must have proven experience as a pharmaceutical reverse distributor and meet specific performance standards.

• Period of Performance: Base period from 04-01-2026 to 03-31-2027, with option periods extending through 03-31-2031.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed price contract.

• Submission: Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to Maricela.Berrones-Gauger@va.gov by the due date of February 25, 2026, 12:00 PM PST. Submission must be in two separate parts: PRICE and TECHNICAL.

• Questions: Submit questions in writing to Maricela.Berrones-Gauger@va.gov no later than February 20, 2026, 12:00 PM PST.

• Evaluation: Quotes will be evaluated based on Technical Capability, Quality Control Plan, Past Performance, and Price. The award will be made to the responsible vendor whose quote is most advantageous to the Government.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 562211 (Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal)

• Size Standard: $47 Million

• Offerors must carefully read the addendum to FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors) and FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation).

• Failure to submit a conforming quote may result in non-consideration.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination (No. 2015-5631, Revision No. 26) issued under the Service Contract Act. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations when performing contract work in specific areas of California (El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, Yolo counties).

• Lists numerous occupations with corresponding wage rates.
• Includes footnotes for specific occupations that may have additional requirements or exclusions (e.g., Computer Employees, Air Traffic Controllers).
• Details applicable Executive Orders (EO 13706 for Paid Sick Leave and EO 13658 for minimum wage).
• Outlines requirements for paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays.
• Explains the process for requesting authorization of additional classifications and wage rates (conformance process) using Standard Form 1444.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the minimum labor costs associated with performing services under a government contract in the specified geographic area. It directly impacts proposal pricing and ensures compliance with federal labor laws. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these minimums for all applicable service employees.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5623, Revision No. 28) establishing minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations under the Service Contract Act. It lists numerous job titles with corresponding hourly wage rates and includes notes on Executive Orders related to paid sick leave and minimum wage for federal contractors.

This document is crucial for potential bidders as it outlines the minimum wage and benefit requirements for employees working on contracts subject to the Service Contract Act in California Counties of Alameda and Contra Costa. Bidders must ensure their proposals account for these mandated labor costs to remain compliant and competitive.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5605, Revision No. 27) issued under the Service Contract Act. It lists the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing work on federal contracts in California County of Butte.

• Lists hundreds of specific job titles and their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates.
• Includes a general note that "Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing".
• Provides specific notes regarding Executive Orders (EO) 13706 and 13658, detailing requirements for paid sick leave, minimum wage rates, and annual adjustments.
• Outlines Health & Welfare benefits ($5.55 per hour or $222.00 per week).
• Details vacation policies (2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 5 years, 4 weeks after 15 years).
• Lists eleven paid holidays per year.
• Includes specific information on "HAZARDOUS PAY DIFFERENTIAL" (8% or 4% applicable under certain conditions) and "UNIFORM ALLOWANCE" requirements.
• Explains the "Conformance Process" for additional classifications and wage rates not listed in the determination, requiring a Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444).

This document is critical for bidders to understand the minimum labor costs associated with performing the contract. It dictates the baseline wages and benefits that must be paid to employees working on the contract, directly impacting the cost proposal. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these requirements. It also outlines specific compliance requirements related to paid sick leave, minimum wage, and hazardous duty pay.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a presolicitation notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, announcing plans to issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) for narcotic destruction and disposal services for the VA Northern California Health Care System. The services will be provided in accordance with a performance work statement.

• Narcotic destruction and disposal services.

• The solicitation number is 36C26126Q0299.

• The anticipated issue date for the solicitation is on or about February 11, 2026.

• The anticipated response date is February 25, 2026, 12:00 PM Pacific Time, Los Angeles, USA.

• The contract will be archived 30 days after the response date.

• Bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.SAM.gov.

• The requirement will be set-aside for small businesses.

• NAICS Code: 562211, size standard $47M.

• Place of Performance: VA Northern California Health Care System.