Z1DZ--Waste | Residential Waste Disposal Grease Removal and Disposal Services VAPHS and VA Medical Center HZ - Pittsburgh PA
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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 Pittsburgh VA Healthcare System and VA Medical Center, H.J. Heinz Campus, has issued a Sources Sought Notice for Grease Removal and Disposal Services. This is a Request for Information (RFI) to identify capable and responsible sources for market research purposes, which will inform the Government's acquisition strategy, including potential socio-economic set-asides. Responses are due by April 29, 2026, at 10 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the removal, transportation, and proper disposal of grease and waste from grease traps at two Pittsburgh VA facilities. Services include:
- University Drive Campus: Bi-monthly (6 times per year) removal from 3,500-gallon grease traps.
- HJ Heinz Campus: Quarterly (4 times per year) removal from 1500-gallon grease traps.
- Tasks include pumping and removing contents, cleaning trap interiors, inspecting for damage, and providing service reports and disposal manifests.
- All work must comply with OSHA standards, local, state, and federal environmental regulations. Contractor personnel must be trained and certified in handling and transporting grease waste.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Anticipated Contract: Base year with four option years (May 2026 – April 2030).
- Set-Aside: None specified at this stage; market research will determine potential socio-economic set-asides. SDVOSB/VOSB firms are preferred, and all capable contractors are encouraged to respond.
- Suggested NAICS: 562998 (All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services)
- Response Due: Wednesday, April 29, 2026, by 10 AM EST.
- Published Date: April 24, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit:
- A brief statement of interest and capabilities, addressing the attached draft Statement of Work (SOW).
- Identification of any GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract within the scope of this effort.
- SDVOSB/VOSB firms must include proof of VetCert certification by the SBA. Responses should be emailed to Angelamarie Scott, Contract Specialist, at Angelamarie.Scott@va.gov.
Important Notes
This is not a solicitation, and the Government is not taking questions at this time. Any ambiguities or concerns about the draft SOW should be included with the response. The VA assumes no responsibility for costs incurred in preparing responses.