S205--Presoliciation Notice Waste and Recycle removal CT 04/01/26-03/31/27
Overview
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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), Network Contracting Office 1, is soliciting proposals for Comprehensive Waste and Recycling Management Services for the VA New England Healthcare System (VISN 1). This opportunity aims to establish a Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to manage solid waste and recycling programs across multiple VA Medical Centers. The acquisition is Unrestricted. Offers are due by April 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM EDT.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide comprehensive management of solid waste and recycling programs, including collection, recycling, and disposal services. Key deliverables include the provision of compactors, dumpsters, and totes, and the development of a Recycling Plan to achieve a 55% or greater recycling rate. Services also encompass waste audits, tracking of waste reductions, training for VA staff, and compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. Specific services cover Single Stream Recycling, Scrap Metal, Scrap Wood, Pallets, Construction & Demolition Debris, Food Waste, Organic Waste, and Mattress Disposal.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ). This is a Multiple Award IDIQ, allowing for awards to more than one vendor, though only one vendor will be selected per location.
- Period of Performance: A base year from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, plus four (4) option years.
- Estimated Value: Approximately $47 Million.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- NAICS Code: 562111 (Solid Waste Collection) with a $47 Million size standard.
- Place of Performance: VA Medical Centers throughout New England, including Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offers Due: April 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM EDT.
- Questions: The period for submitting questions has ended. Answers to vendor questions are included in Amendment 12.
- Evaluation Factors: Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical Capability (including methodology for determining weight), Past Performance (last three equivalent contracts), and Price.
- Contact: James L. Moore, Contract Specialist, james.moore14@va.gov.
Amendments & Updates
This solicitation has undergone multiple amendments. Key updates include several extensions to the offer due date, culminating in the current deadline of April 30, 2026. Amendments also clarified the "Multiple Award IDIQ" structure, updated specific RFQ sections (line items, evaluation factors, PWS), provided answers to vendor questions, and added tonnage data. Site visit schedules and rules were also updated through various amendments.