Q517--ON-SITE DESTRUCTION OF DAMAGED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

The contract solicitation 36C26126Q0728 outlines the requirement for on-site destruction of damaged controlled substances at the Department of Veterans Affairs facility in Mather, California, with performance centered at the main pharmacy only—outpatient clinics do not contribute to the volume. Contractors must conduct all inventory and destruction activities on-site in the presence of VA personnel and a third witness, with no advance inventory data provided by the Government. The process typically involves 25 to 75 items per visit and requires 1 to 2 hours per service call, with approximately 85% of the waste consisting of solids and 15% liquids. Packaging for destroyed substances must meet regulatory standards, including uniquely numbered inner liners sized at 5 or 10 gallons, sealed and witnessed by two employees, and stored no longer than 30 days. Contractors must hold a valid DEA license and provide verifiable evidence of at least two years of pharmaceutical reverse distribution experience consistent with VA requirements. All personnel are subject to VA personnel vetting and credentialing under deviation clauses, including PIV card access and background investigations under 5 CFR Part 731.202. The contract spans a base year from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027, with four optional one-year extension periods through July 31, 2031, none of which the Government is obligated to exercise. Pricing information is not disclosed in the solicitation, and no estimated contract value is available; however, offers must include pricing for the entire potential term. Technical capability is the primary evaluation factor, followed by past performance and price, with a trade-off methodology used for award decisions. Subcontractors must fully comply with all contract clauses, including data protection, identity verification, and DEI requirements, and all requirements flow down without exception except for international work. Invoicing is strictly electronic through the VA’s EIPP system using Tungsten Network, and paper invoices are not accepted. Proposals must be submitted electronically by June 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time to the specified email address, formatted in three separate parts—technical capability, past performance, and price—and must include a signed SF-1449 and completed representations per FAR 52.212-3. Only SDVOSB or VOSB vendors registered in the VIP database are eligible for consideration, and