Puget Sound VAHCS Regulated Medical Waste Disposal Service
SOL #: 36C26026Q0390Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)
VANCOUVER, WA, 98661, United States
Place of Performance
Seattle, WA
NAICS
Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211)
PSC
Waste Treatment And Storage (S222)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
Mar 10, 2026
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Last Updated
Mar 19, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Apr 6, 2026, 4:00 PM
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 Puget Sound VAHCS, is soliciting quotes for Regulated Medical Waste Disposal Services. This service includes the storage, removal, and disposal of medical waste from multiple VA facilities in Washington State. Quotes are now due by April 6, 2026, at 9:00 AM PDT.
Scope of Work
The successful contractor will be responsible for:
- Providing pick-up, manifesting, and transportation of regulated medical waste.
- Supplying suitable, clean, and compliant containers and labels (OSHA, EPA, DOT approved).
- Ensuring full compliance with all Local, State, and Federal laws governing the handling and transportation of regulated medical waste.
- Operating vehicles that meet all applicable licensing and vehicle requirements.
- Responding to service calls from authorized VA personnel.
- Guaranteeing waste pickup within seven calendar days of the last pickup, or within 24 hours after a holiday or natural disaster.
- Employing properly licensed personnel who wear appropriate uniforms and footwear.
- Establishing and maintaining a Quality Control Plan.
- Requiring a Tier 1 background investigation for all contractor employees.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Service Contract (Solicitation)
- Period of Performance: Base Year (April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027) with four (4) subsequent Option Years.
- Place of Performance: Seattle, WA, and other VA facilities in Washington State.
- Set-Aside: None specified in the provided summaries.
- Quote Submission Deadline: April 6, 2026, 9:00 AM PDT (extended by Amendment 0001).
- Published Date: March 19, 2026.
Eligibility & Evaluation
- Mandatory Requirement: Offerors must be licensed by the WA Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) to conduct RMW disposal services in Washington State.
- Submission Method: Quotes must be emailed to brian.millington@va.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on a best value determination, involving a comparative evaluation of the Executed Quote, Price, Technical Capability, and Past Performance. Lowest price is not the sole determining factor.
Additional Notes
This solicitation includes numerous FAR and VAAR clauses and provisions. The Statement of Work (SOW) provides detailed tasks, locations, and estimated monthly usage for each facility.
People
Points of Contact
Brian MillingtonPRIMARY
Files
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Solicitation
Posted: Mar 19, 2026
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Solicitation
Posted: Mar 10, 2026