S205--Presoliciation Notice Waste and Recycle removal CT 04/01/26-03/31/27
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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 1, is soliciting proposals for comprehensive solid waste and recycling removal services for VA New England Healthcare System (VISN 1) facilities. This requirement aims to achieve a 55% or greater recycling rate. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), with awards potentially made to multiple vendors, one per location. Offers are due by April 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT.
Scope of Work
The successful contractor will provide comprehensive management of solid waste and recycling programs, including collection, recycling, and disposal services. Key deliverables include the provision of compactors, dumpsters, and totes, along with the development and submission of a Recycling Plan to achieve a 55% or greater recycling rate. The scope also covers waste audits, tracking of waste reductions, training for VA staff on waste minimization, and compliance with all Federal, State, and Local regulations. Specific services encompass Single Stream Recycling, Scrap Metal, Scrap Wood, Pallets, Construction & Demolition Debris, Food Waste, Organic Waste, and Mattress Disposal across various VA Medical Centers in New England.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), with a multiple award structure allowing one vendor per location.
- Period of Performance: A base period from August 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027, followed by four (4) one-year option periods.
- Estimated Value: Approximately $47 Million.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- NAICS Code: 562111 (Solid Waste Collection) with a $47 Million size standard.
- Product Service Code: S205 (Trash/Garbage Collection Services).
Submission & Evaluation
- Offers Due: April 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT.
- Submission Method: Quotes are to be submitted through SAM.gov.
- Evaluation Factors: Proposals will be evaluated based on:
- Technical Capability (including methodology for determining weight)
- Past Performance (last three equivalent contracts)
- Price
- The question period has ended.
Additional Notes
This solicitation, identified as 36C24126Q0133, has undergone multiple amendments clarifying details, extending deadlines, and updating the period of performance and line item quantities. The latest amendment (0014) confirmed the final offer due date and clarified the specific start and end dates for the base and option years. The Contracting Specialist is James L Moore (james.moore14@va.gov).