S205--EMS Solid Waste Disposal - Amendment 0001 Base Year + 4 Option Years
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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
This is Amendment 0001 to RFQ No. 36C25926Q0311 for Solid Waste Disposal Services at the Department of Veterans Affairs Oklahoma City VA Health Care System. This amendment extends the response due date and provides answers to vendor questions, including details for a site visit. This opportunity is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. Responses are now due by Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM MDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive solid waste management and disposal services. This includes the complete removal of general waste/trash, estimated at 60-70 tons per month. Hazardous waste removal is explicitly NOT included. Services involve:
- Servicing leased compactors and open-top containers three times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday).
- Servicing a VA-owned compactor for cardboard disposal weekly (Friday).
- Semi-annual steam cleaning and disinfection of leased trash compactors/dumpsters.
- Providing one 34-yard compactor and one 20-yard open-top container.
- Emergency call-backs for container repair/replacement must be responded to within two hours, and non-emergent calls within 48 hours.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: A base year (April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027) plus four one-year option periods.
- Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs Oklahoma City VAHCS, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This solicitation is 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Offerors must be verified and listed in the VA's VIP database at the time of both offer and award. The applicable NAICS Code is 562111 (Solid Waste Collection) with a size standard of $47 million.
Submission & Evaluation
Responses must be submitted electronically to Shanta.Harrison@va.gov. Fax submissions will not be accepted. The award will be made based on a best value determination, considering Technical Ability, Past Performance, Price, and Subcontracting Compliance.
Key Updates & Deadlines
- Responses Due Date: Extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM MDT.
- Site Visit: A site visit window is scheduled for Monday, March 16, 2026, from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM CDT. The point of contact for the site visit is Michael Zakovics at (405) 456-3856.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Shanta Harrison, Contract Specialist, at shanta.harrison@va.gov or (303) 712-5719.