S222--Presoliciation Regulated Medical Waste Disposal B 4
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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 VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System (VA CWM), is soliciting proposals for Regulated Medical Waste and Trace Chemotherapy Waste Disposal Services at the Edward P. Boland VAMC in Leeds, MA. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside for a Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Quantity contract. Offers are due by March 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for the pick-up, transportation, recycling, and disposal of various waste types, including Regulated Medical Waste (RMW), Pathological Waste, Other Potentially Infectious Materials (OPIM), and Trace Chemotherapy Waste. Key deliverables also include providing necessary supplies such as red plastic Biohazardous waste bags and disposable sharps containers, ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and furnishing manifests for all waste removed. The contractor will also be responsible for any spills or leaks occurring during performance.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Period of Performance: A Base Year from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, with four (4) subsequent Option Years.
- Estimated Value: Up to $47 Million (ceiling/estimate).
- Offers Due: March 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST
- Questions Due: March 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST
- Published Date: February 24, 2026
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This acquisition is a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Offerors must be certified and listed in the SBA certification database. SDVOSBs are required to comply with limitations on subcontracting, specifically 50% for services.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the Government. Evaluation factors include Technical Capability, Price, and Past Performance. Technical and Past Performance combined are considered approximately equal to cost or price. Quotes are to be submitted through SAM.gov.
Additional Notes
The solicitation incorporates various FAR clauses by reference, including 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5. Wage Determinations for Massachusetts counties are provided within the solicitation documents. The Contracting Specialist is James L Moore (james.moore14@va.gov).