S205--HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES - Base 4 OY [678] | POP: 11/01/2026 - 10/31/2027

Attachment 1: Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services Effective Date: 01/15/2026 Revision: 03 Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.202, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01 (eff. 03/13/2026). This solicitation is set-aside for 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns IAW FAR 19.1405 SDVOSB Set-aside procedures, and VAAR Subpart 819.70, the VA Veterans First Contracting Program. This will be a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 562112 - Hazardous Waste Collection, with a small business size standard of $47.0 million. The FSC/PSC is S205 - Housekeeping- Trash/garbage Collection. The Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System (SAVAHCS) is seeking to purchase HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES. All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following: Statement of Work (SOW) Contract Title Hazardous Waste Disposal Services. Background The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) Environmental Management Service requires the award of a service contract for Hazardous Waste Disposal Services for the SAVAHCS. The services shall comply with this Statement of Work (SOW), equipment manufacturer, and all applicable VA, local, state, and Federal policies, and regulations. Objective The objective of this service contract is to have a contractor to provide all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, sanitized, disinfected and labeled containers, transportation, facilities, supplies, and waste manifests for the SAVAHCS. Contactor shall collect, analyze, prepare, package, label, remove, transport, store, treat and dispose of Hazardous waste under the resulting contract in accordance with the terms and conditions, specifications and in accordance with the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), in accordance with all Federal, State, and Local (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA, Department of Transportation) laws, policies and guidelines, and VA infectious medical waste requirement. The Contractor shall maintain all necessary hazardous waste permits and licenses for the disposal of and treatment of such waste. The Contractor shall also have an assigned U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) authorization and identification number, necessary Department of Transportation permits, and insurance prior to transport and/or disposal of subject waste. If contractor requires additional information, they may contact U.S, EPA regional office. Scope The following categories of waste are subject to this contract: Hazardous Waste: Any waste material or mixture of wastes which is toxic, corrosive, flammable, an irritant, a strong sensitizer or which generates pressure through decomposition, heat or other means, if such a waste or mixture of wastes may cause substantial injury, serious illness or harm to humans, domestic livestock or wildlife. Hazardous waste includes extremely hazardous material. This also includes all materials identified by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (RCRA); Subtitle C, 40 CFR, Parts 260-265. Extremely Hazardous Waste: This includes all materials also identified by the 1976 RCRA. This waste includes toxic corrosive acids, gases, chemicals, and solids which may be explosive, flammable or highly corrosive and could cause disease or serious injury to human health. Mixed Waste (Medical Waste and Hazardous Waste): Contaminated dressings, tissues, gloves, masks, hair covers, and other materials. This is hazardous waste and is subject to the regulations applicable to hazardous waste. Special Medical Waste: As defined in the Medical Waste Management Act (MWMA) Universal Waste: EPA s universal waste regulations streamline hazardous waste management standards for federally designated universal waste shall include: batteries, pesticides, mercury-containing equipment, and bulbs (lamps). Universal Waste regulations are set forth in 40 CFR part 273. Contractor will be responsible for compliance with state regulations. Pharmaceutical Waste: Asbestos Waste: As defined in 40 CFR Part 61, National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, Subpart M, National Emission Standard For Asbestos. The following categories of waste are subject to this contract: General Waste: Waste (non-infectious, non-hazardous) which is considered not to harbor any viable pathogens nor hazardous materials. This waste may be placed into clear plastic liners and can be disposed of in landfills or incinerated; Includes medical waste that is rendered non-factious by autoclaving or by the use of Liquid Treatment System (LTS). Medical Waste: Medical waste means waste which meets both of the following requirements: Composed of waste which is generated or produced as a result of: (1) diagnosis, treatment, or immunization of human beings or animals; (2) research pertaining to the activities specified in (1) above; (3) production or testing of biological. The waste is any of the following; bio-hazardous waste, sharps-waste. Mixed Waste: Mixtures of medical and non-medical waste. Mixed waste is medical waste, except for all of the following: Medical waste and radioactive waste is radioactive waste and is subject to regulations applicable to radioactive waste. Medical waste, hazardous waste, and radioactive waste are radioactive mixed waste and are subject to regulations applicable to hazardous waste. Disposal and Sanitation Requirements: Contractor shall use their environmentally sound methods of treating and destruction of wastes such as incineration and recycling or any other acceptable methods, in accordance with EPA and industry standards. Disposal shall be performed in such a manner as not to create conditions detrimental to public health or to constitute a public nuisance. The pick-up area where containers are placed shall be maintained in a clean, orderly, sanitary condition. Particular attention shall be paid to the prompt cleanup of oil and/or grease spills, either generated from the vehicles used to haul containers or because of container leakage. Contractor furnished containers shall be kept neat, in clean and sanitary appearances, and repaired or replaced as necessary. Contractors should refer to the participating VA Healthcare System preferred disposal hierarchy when determining disposition of waste. This hierarchy consists of a) recycling, b) fuel blending/ energy recovery, c) incineration (Part B permitted incinerators), or d) treatment (neutralization, stabilization) and/or landfill. A detailed description of the VA Healthcare System disposal hierarchy is available from the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR). Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, county regulations on workers safety standards and related training. All Contractor personnel involved in the performance of this contract shall have received training regarding the handling of infectious materials, and emergency procedures to be followed in case of a spill. Certification of such training must be provided within fifteen days of receiving notice of award of the contract. Certification for any new employees shall be provided to the Contracting Officer within thirty (30) days of receipt of the training. Applicable Publication (Standards) The following publications form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced in text by basic designation only. Except for a specific date given, the issue in effect (including amendments, addenda, revisions, supplements, and errata) on the date the system s submittal is technically approved by VA shall be enforced. 29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards 40 CFR Subchapter C, Hazardous Materials Regulations, Part 171 through 179 49 CFR Department of Transportation Performance Work Practices and Standards: The Contractor shall have established standard operating procedures that will be followed while conducting normal hazardous waste management activities. This includes site safety and contingency procedures, strike contingency plan, operational procedures, site management structure, supplies, equipment practices, material sampling procedures, hazard assessment and categorization procedures, packing procedures, quality assurance procedures…