S205--General Waste Disposal - Indianapolis, IN
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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
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 10, has issued a Solicitation (RFQ 36C25026Q0204) for General Waste and Recycling Collection and Disposal Services for multiple VA Medical Center (VAMC) locations in Indianapolis, IN. This is an unrestricted acquisition with an estimated value of $47 Million. Quotes are due March 2, 2026, by 5 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary materials, labor, transportation, equipment, service compactors, and supervision for the collection and disposal of general waste and recycling (aluminum, glass, plastic, and cardboard). Key requirements include maintaining and repairing provided containers and compactors, ensuring 24-hour pickup of full containers, and leaving clean, sanitized empty containers. The contractor must comply with all local, state, and federal regulations, including landfill fees and permits, and provide documentation of refuse weight and disposal location, including weight tickets for recyclables (credited on invoices) and weight certification for general waste. Specific requirements for general waste, cardboard, and San-I-Pak compactors are detailed.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) with options.
- Period of Performance: A base year from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027, followed by four (4) one-year option periods.
- Estimated Value: $47,000,000.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- Applicable Standards: Service Contract Labor Standards (Wage Determination 2015-4787) apply.
- Invoicing: Electronic invoicing is required via Tungsten Network.
Eligibility & Submission
Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and meet the small business size standard for NAICS Code 562111 (Solid Waste Collection). Consideration will be given to SDVOSB/VOSB status and proposed use of SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractors. Required submission documents include SF 1449, B.1 Contract Administration Data, Price/Cost Schedule (Section B), a completed Provision 52.209-7 (Information Regarding Responsibility Matters), a SAM record copy, and a response addressing Technical Evaluation Factors. Provision 52.209-7 requires disclosure of responsibility matters and maintaining current FAPIIS information.
Evaluation Factors
Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical factors (equipment cleaning/disinfection, experience with hospitals/VAMCs, contingency response, training), Price, and Past Performance.
Key Dates & Contact
- Questions Due: February 17, 2026, by 5 PM EST.
- Quotes Due: March 2, 2026, by 5 PM EST.
- Point of Contact: Kaitlin M Nachtrab, Contract Specialist, at kaitlin.nachtrab@va.gov.
- Place of Performance: Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, 1481 W. 10th Street, 2601 Cold Spring Road, and 1201 W. 16th Street, Indianapolis, IN.