S222--VCT Construction Dumpster Rental as needed Pre solicitation Notice

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (P0001) to Solicitation 36C24126Q0360 extends the deadline for receipt of offers and incorporates a new clause regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) discrimination.

• Offer Receipt Date Extended: The deadline for submitting offers has been extended from May 21, 2026, to May 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET.

• New Clause Added: FAR 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors," is being inserted into all contracting procurements.

• Answers to Vendor Questions: The amendment provides answers to questions submitted by potential vendors regarding the period of performance, alternate offers, SAM.gov registration, incumbent status, historical tonnage, project locations, and waste type.

• Section E (Offer Submission Instructions): The deadline for offer receipt is modified.

• Solicitation Text: The FAR 52.222-90 clause is added.

• Questions & Answers: Specific vendor questions regarding various aspects of the solicitation have been addressed.

• Bidders now have until May 26, 2026, to submit their offers.

• Bidders must ensure compliance with the new DEI clause and consider the provided answers to vendor questions when preparing their proposals.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the rental of open, mixed debris waste containers (dumpsters) for construction debris and disposal of contents. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Construction Team operates renovation projects throughout the New England region and requires these services to remove waste from job sites. The government intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) IDIQ contract.

• Provision of 15, 20, or 30 cubic yard open waste containers on an as-needed basis.

• Delivery to specified job sites within five business days of contact.

• Removal and proper disposal of container contents.

• Coordination of delivery with the Veterans Construction Team 24 hours in advance.

• The contract must include monthly rental costs per container and cost per ton for exceeding maximum tonnage limits.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) IDIQ.

• Period of Performance: Base Year (6/1/2026 - 5/31/2027) with four one-year option periods.

• Estimated Value: $47 Million (This appears to be an estimate for the total contract value over its potential life).

• Intended Start of Performance: June 9, 2026.

• Offers are due by May 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT.

• All questions are due by May 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT. No questions will be answered after this date and time.

• Quotes are to be issued through SAM.gov.

• Evaluation factors: Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price. Technical Capability and Past Performance combined are considered more important than Price.

• The acquisition is unrestricted.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including those related to commercial products and services, options to extend, and various compliance requirements.

• Wage determinations for Massachusetts counties are provided and apply to this contract.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a presolicitation notice for an annual contract for the rental of open, mixed debris waste containers, on an as-needed basis, for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Construction Team (VCT). The VCT performs construction and renovation projects throughout the New England region and requires regular removal and legal disposal of construction debris. This contract aims to secure these services cost-effectively with an initial twelve-month term and four one-year renewal options.

• Provision of fifteen (15) and thirty (30) cubic yard open waste containers.

• Delivery to specified job sites within five business days of contact.

• Removal and proper disposal of container contents.

• Successful vendors must provide either 15 or 30 cubic yard containers based on project needs.

• Agreement must specify monthly rental costs per container and cost per ton over maximum tonnage limits.

• Vendors must coordinate deliveries with the VCT at least 24 hours in advance.

• The vendor must possess all required materials, labor, equipment, and permits.

• Base Year: June 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027

• Option Years: Four additional one-year periods (FY2027-FY2031)

• Product Service Code: S222

• NAICS Code: 562111 (Waste Collection)

• Response Date/Time: March 31, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Time, New York, USA.

• Contact: James L. R. Moore, Contracting Specialist, James.Moore14@va.gov

• Wage Determinations: Applicable wage determinations for Massachusetts counties are listed and can be reviewed at beta.sam.gov. Vendors must notify the Contracting Officer if a wage determination is not listed for their business location.

Not specified in this document.

• Place of Performance: Bedford VAMC, 200 Springs Road, Bedford, MA 01730-1114, and other VCT project sites in the New England region.
• Past Performance Data: Tonnage and rental quantities for FY2024 and FY2025 are provided for reference.
• Security: 24-hour advance notice required for facility access coordination.