R614--FY26 - NJHCS Sensitive Document Destruction B+4 OPT
Overview
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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), specifically the VISN 2 Contracting Office for the VA New Jersey Healthcare System, has issued a Sources Sought Notice for Sensitive Document Destruction Services. This market research aims to identify qualified contractors and potential set-aside categories for a new service contract anticipated around April 2026. Responses are due by March 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves providing comprehensive sensitive document destruction services across multiple VA New Jersey Healthcare System locations in East Orange, NJ. Key deliverables include:
- Collection, removal, and destruction of sensitive documents.
- Provision of approximately 44 bins of various sizes.
- On-site shredding of contents to an unreadable and unreconstructable size, with final destruction potentially off-site.
- Adherence to Federal, State, and Local regulations, including VA Directive 6371.
- Services to be performed between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 561410 (Document Preparation Services)
- Product Service Code: R614 (Paper Shredding Services)
- Period of Performance: One 12-month base year with four (4) option years (anticipated for future contract).
- Estimated Award Date: April 15, 2026 (for future contract).
- Response Due: March 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
- Published: March 20, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties must submit a capability statement and full company information via email to TIFFANY.VAZQUEZ-SIMON@VA.GOV. Required information includes:
- Company/individual name, address, and point of contact.
- A comprehensive capability statement.
- Examples of similar work performed.
- SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number.
- Documentation of socio-economic status (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB, HUB Zone, 8(a), small business). The government will use responses to assess the viability of setting aside the future requirement for specific socio-economic categories. This is not a request for proposals.
Additional Notes
Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and capable of servicing all listed VA New Jersey Healthcare System locations. The Statement of Work (SOW) provides detailed requirements regarding locations, bin quantities, pickup frequencies, and performance standards.