Q517--ON-SITE DESTRUCTION OF DAMAGED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 21 is conducting a sources sought announcement to gather information from contractors capable of providing Controlled Substance Destruction Services for the VA Central California Health Care System. This announcement is not a solicitation for bids but rather a request for capability statements to assist the government in determining an appropriate procurement strategy. Interested contractors are required to provide detailed company information, including socioeconomic status, relevant experience with controlled substance destruction, and compliance with small business subcontracting requirements. Responses must include estimates of the cost structure for a base period of one year with four option years and demonstrate the capacity to perform at least 50 percent of the contract labor with their own employees in accordance with FAR regulations. The anticipated contract will follow the NAICS code 562112 for Hazardous Waste Collection, with a small business size standard of $47 million. Submissions are due by May 26, 2026, and must include a unique entity ID from SAM.gov, points of contact, examples of similar projects, and answers concerning subcontracting intentions. The service location is in Fresno, California, with the period of performance starting August 2025 and extending through July 2030 if all option years are exercised. The government emphasizes that no payments will be made for information submitted and that the announcement does not guarantee award; it serves solely as market research to inform future procurement decisions.