SAM #36C26226Q0545

Hazardous Waste Removal and Disposal Services for VA San Diego Healthcare System

This opportunity involves hazardous waste removal and disposal services for the VA San Diego Healthcare System and six associated Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs): - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, San Diego VA Health Care System - 262-Network Contract Office 22 (NCO 22 - Mesa Annex) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Hazardous waste removal and disposal services - Includes all labor, supervision, materials, transportation, tools, and equipment - Contractor must provide vehicles equipped with hydraulic lifts, spill kits, and containment drums (minimum four 55-gallon steel drums and two polyethylene drums per vehicle) - Chemists or laboratory technicians must be available upon request - Services must comply with EPA, DOT, OSHA, and state standards - Waste disposal methods may include recycling, fuel blending, incineration, treatment, or sanitary landfill - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractor must maintain clean, compliant storage areas and containers per OSHA and EPA standards - Daily communication and briefings with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) are required - Contractor must demonstrate technical expertise and experience in hazardous waste management - Positive communication and responsiveness to government representatives is emphasized

Description

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this source sought must be in writing. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, 8(a), HubZone and other Small Businesses interested and capable of providing the services described below. Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition. Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name (b) address (c) point of contact (d) phone, fax, and email (e) DUNS number (f) Cage Code (g) Tax ID Number (h) Type of small business, e.g. Services Disabled Veteran Owned small Business, Veteran-owned small business, 8(a), HUBZone, Women Owned Small Business, Small disadvantaged business, or Small Business HUBZone business and (i) must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below.

The Department of Veteran Affairs, San Diego VA Health Care System located at 3350 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92161 to provide all labor, supervision, materials, transportation, tools, and equipment necessary to perform hazardous material removal and disposal services for participating Department of Veterans Affairs.

Important information: The Government is not obligated to, nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this source sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. The VA is mandated by Public Law 109-461 to consider a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set aside. However, if response by Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business firms proves inadequate, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be determined. No sub-contracting opportunity is anticipated. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 561612 ($25.5 Million dollars).

Notice to potential offerors: All offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov and complete Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). Additionally, all Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Veteran Owned Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must be registered with the SBA-Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) Registry located at https://dsbs.sba.gov. All interested Offerors should submit information by e-mail to felicia.simpson@va.gov All information submissions to be marked Attn: Felicia Simpson, Contract Specialist and should be received no later than 10:00 am MST on March 27, 2026.

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, transportation, tools, and equipment necessary to perform hazardous material removal and disposal services for participating Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare Centers in the San Diego region, as listed in Section 2.0. Contractor shall dispose of hazardous wastes in accordance with EPA, DOT, and state standards. Methods may include recycling, fuel blending, incineration, treatment, or sanitary landfill in that order of preference. Containers and storage locations must be kept clean, spill-free, and in compliance with OSHA and EPA standards. Contractor vehicles shall include hydraulic lifts, spill kits, and proper containment drums (minimum of four 55-gallon steel drums and two polyethylene drums per vehicle). Contractor shall be on site to maintain positive communication with COR on hazardous waste management and daily briefing. Chemists or laboratory technicians shall be provided upon COR request.

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