Removal and Disposal of Legacy Battery Packs

The contract entails the physical removal and environmentally compliant disposal of legacy Zoll SurePower battery packs from defibrillators located at a Department of Veterans Affairs facility in Baltimore, Maryland, with a strict requirement that all activities adhere to federal environmental regulations. The work is classified as a subcontract under a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, indicating that only eligible small businesses owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans may qualify to perform the work. The North American Industry Classification System code is 562920, which corresponds to other remediation services indicating specialized hazardous waste handling expertise is necessary. All battery packs must be safely extracted, transported, and disposed of in accordance with EPA and other applicable regulatory standards to prevent environmental contamination and ensure public safety. The opportunity was posted on August 3, 2026, with a firm deadline for responses set for August 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, leaving a limited window for qualified SDVOSB contractors to submit proposals. The place of performance is clearly identified as Baltimore, with a ZIP code of 21201, and oversight is managed by the 245-NETWORK Contract Office 5 under the Department of Veterans Affairs. The contract requires precise coordination with VA facility personnel to ensure minimal disruption to medical operations while performing the battery removal process. Contractors must demonstrate proven experience in handling medical device waste, particularly lithium-based batteries, and must possess appropriate certifications and logistics protocols for transporting hazardous materials to authorized disposal facilities.