S205--Presoliciation Notice Waste and Recycle removal CT 04/01/26-03/31/27

Amendment / Modification

This amendment provides updated information and scheduling for site visits related to solicitation 36C24126Q0133. Key changes include:

• Site Visit Rules: Vendors are explicitly prohibited from contacting facilities directly or asking questions during site visits. All questions must be submitted via email to James L. R. Moore at James.Moore14@va.gov before the question period deadline.
• Site Visit Schedule: A detailed schedule for site visits is provided for various locations, including specific dates, times, and meeting points. Vendors are instructed to adhere strictly to these times and are cautioned about potential loss of cell service in certain areas.
• No Other Site Visits: The amendment clarifies that no additional site visit dates or times will be conducted beyond those listed.
• Point of Contact: James L. R. Moore is the designated point of contact for site visits. Vendors are instructed not to contact the sites directly. Mr. Moore will not have access to a work phone or email on the day of the visit.
• Facility Addresses: Addresses and website links for various VISN 1 locations are provided for reference.

This amendment primarily impacts the site visit procedures and schedule previously communicated for solicitation 36C24126Q0133.

This amendment does not appear to change the proposal submission deadlines or evaluation factors but provides crucial logistical information for potential bidders interested in attending site visits.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies the solicitation to provide updated information regarding container locations for Togus and Brockton, and revises the site visit schedule for January 21, 2026. The site visit for Central Western MA will now start at 9:00 AM, Bedford MA at 12:45 PM, and Lowell at 1:45 PM. All start times are subject to traffic conditions.

• Performance Work Statement (PWS) regarding container locations for Togus and Brockton.
• Site Visit Schedule.

No changes to proposal deadlines or submission requirements are indicated.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment extends the Hour & Date for Receipt of Offers to January 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.

It also addresses vendor questions regarding site visits for specific locations:

• A site visit for Central Western Mass (CWM) will be conducted on January 21, 2026, at 9:00 AM.
• A site visit for Crescent House in Lowell, MA will be conducted on January 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM, depending on traffic from CWM.
• Pre-registration for site visits is not required; a sign-in sheet will be provided.
• No other site visit dates or times will be conducted, except for Manchester NH and White River Junction VT due to technical issues.
• James L. R. Moore (James.Moore14@va.gov) is the point of contact for site visits. Vendors are instructed NOT TO CONTACT THE SITE directly.
• Questions will not be answered during site visits; vendors must submit questions via email to James.Moore14@va.gov.

Previous site visit dates and locations mentioned:

• January 8, 2026: Manchester NH (8:00 am), White River Junction VT (10:30 am)
• January 12, 2026: Brockton MA (8:00 am), followed by West Roxbury, Jamaica Plain, and Bedford MA (time permitting).
• January 13, 2026: Togus ME (9:00 am)
• January 15, 2026: Manchester NH (8:00 am), White River Junction VT (10:30 am)

• The deadline for receipt of offers has been extended.

• Section detailing Places of Performance (originally on page 6 of the RFQ posting 36C24126Q0133 on 12/22/2025) has been updated with specific site visit details.

• The deadline for offer submission is extended to January 29, 2026, 10:00 AM EST.

• Bidders should note the updated site visit schedule and points of contact.

Amendment / Modification

• This amendment revises the site visit schedule due to technical difficulties that prevented the initial publication of the schedule in Amendment Two.

• The site visits for Manchester, NH, and White River Junction, VT, will be re-conducted on January 15, 2026.

• The document provides updated details for the site visits, including dates, times, meeting locations, and points of contact.

• Site Visit Schedule

• Dates and times for Manchester, NH, and White River Junction, VT site visits.

• This amendment primarily impacts the site visit schedule. It does not appear to alter proposal deadlines or submission requirements based on the provided text.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (00003) provides updated site visit information for solicitation 36C24126Q0133.

Site visit schedule and contact information.

• The amendment details specific dates, times, and meeting locations for site visits in Manchester, NH; West Roxbury, MA; Jamaica Plain, MA; Bedford, MA; Brockton, MA; and Maine.
• It clarifies that James Moore is the Point of Contact for all locations and that vendors should NOT contact the site directly.
• Questions will not be answered during site visits; vendors must submit questions via email to James.Moore14@va.gov.
• No other visitation dates or times will be conducted.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment to Solicitation 36C24126Q0133 is to advise of the location of site visits and confirm addresses.

This amendment provides detailed information regarding site visit locations and times on page 2.

No impact on proposal deadlines or submission requirements is indicated, other than the information provided regarding site visits.

Amendment / Modification

• This amendment clarifies that the referenced document is a Solicitation, not a pre-solicitation.

• It provides updated key dates:

  • Solicitation Published: December 22, 2025
  • Site Visits: January 7th - January 20th, 2026 (coordinate with James L. R. Moore at James.Moore14@va.gov)
  • Questions Due: January 26, 2026, at 0900 Eastern Time
  • Offers Due: January 29, 2026, at 1000 Eastern Time

• The primary clarification is regarding the document's nature (Solicitation vs. Pre-solicitation).

• Key dates and deadlines have been updated.

• The offers due date remains January 29, 2026, at 1000 Eastern Time.

• Bidders should note the updated timeline for site visits, questions, and offer submission.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for comprehensive solid waste and recycling removal services for the VA New England Healthcare System (VISN 1). The government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The goal is to achieve a 55% or greater recycling rate across all medical centers, requiring a service provider capable of assisting in waste profiling, volume reduction, and increasing recycling services.

• Comprehensive management of solid waste and recycling programs, including collection, recycling, and disposal.

• Provision of compactors, dumpsters, and totes.

• Development and submission of a Recycling Plan to achieve a 55% or greater recycling rate.

• Waste audits and tracking of waste reductions.

• Training and support for VA staff on waste minimization and recycling programs.

• Compliance with all Federal, State, and Local regulations.

• Specific services include: Single Stream Recycling, Scrap Metal, Scrap Wood, Pallets, Construction & Demolition Debris, Food Waste, Organic Waste, and Mattress Disposal.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price IDIQ.

• Period of Performance: Base year (04/01/2026 - 03/31/2027) plus four (4) option years.

• Estimated Value: Approximately $47 Million.

• Offers are due by January 29, 2026, 10:00 EST.

• Quotes are to be submitted through SAM.GOV.

• Evaluation Factors:

  1. Technical Capability (including methodology for determining weight)
  2. Past Performance (last three equivalent contracts)
  3. Price

• All questions are due by January 26, 2026, 09:00 EST.

• The acquisition is unrestricted.

• NAICS Code: 562111 (Solid Waste Collection).

• Size Standard: $47 Million.

• The solicitation includes detailed requirements for performance, quality assurance, health & safety, and contractor personnel.

• A list of specific locations and service requirements across Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont is provided.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a pre-solicitation notice for Waste and Recycling Management Services for VA New England Medical Centers. The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to solicit through a Request for Quote (RFQ) on Sam.gov.

• Waste and Recycling Management Services.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity).

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated in this notice, but the solicitation number suggests a potential performance period starting around 04/01/2026 to 03/31/2027.

• This notice is not a solicitation; it is a pre-solicitation announcement.

• Interested parties should contact the Contracting Specialist for information.

• The determination to conduct a competitive procurement is at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

• Response Date/Time/Zone: 12-22-2025 10:00 EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA.

• Set-Aside: SBA (Small Business Administration).

• NAICS Code: 562111 (SOLID Waste Collection) with a $47.0 Million size standard.

• Product Service Code: S205.

• Place of Performance: VA Medical Centers throughout New England.

• Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 1 (NE), Brockton MA 02301-5596.

• Point of Contact: James L. R. Moore, Contracting Specialist, James.Moore14@va.gov, 603-624-4366.