S222--Sources Sought Notice Regulated Medical Waste Disposal
Overview
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Set Aside
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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) is conducting market research through this Sources Sought Notice for Regulated Medical Waste (RMW) Disposal Services for the VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System. This effort aims to identify qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBCs) and other small businesses capable of providing these services under a potential Firm Fixed Price Contract. Questions regarding this notice are due by February 10, 2025, 4:00 PM EST.
Purpose & Scope
This sources sought is for preliminary market research to gauge interest, capabilities, and qualifications of vendors for the pickup, transportation, recycling, and disposal of RMW, Pathological Waste, Other Potentially Infectious Materials (OPIM), and Trace Chemotherapy Waste. Services are required for the Edward P. Boland VAMC in Leeds, MA, and potentially six satellite Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). The contractor will be responsible for providing necessary supplies (e.g., shipping containers), manifests, DOT training for VA personnel, and an emergency plan.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Anticipated Duration: One (1) Base Year and four (4) Option Years
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about February 25, 2026
- NAICS Code: 562111 (Solid Waste Collection)
- Small Business Size Standard: $47 Million
Eligibility & Set-Aside
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSBC). Market research also seeks interest from 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, EDWOSB, and ISBEE vendors.
- Registration: Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). VetBiz registration is required for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs).
Submission & Deadlines
- This is NOT a solicitation for quotations. No proposals are being requested or accepted at this time.
- Questions Due: February 10, 2025, 4:00 PM EST.
- Published: February 3, 2026
- Contact: James.Moore14@va.gov (Contracting Specialist: James L. R. Moore).
- Action Item: Interested contractors are encouraged to register their interest on SAM.gov to be notified of the future solicitation and any amendments.