The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network 23 Contracting Office, Minneapolis, Minnesota intends to award a Requirements contract in accordance with FAR Parts 12 & 17. The North America Industry Classification System Code [NAICS] is 562112, Hazardous Waste Collection Services and the size standard is $12.5 million. This is a 100% small business set aside. The Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Healthcare System (MVAHCS) has a need for Medical Waste Disposal in compliance with State and Federal EPA guidelines. Currently the MVAHCS generates approximately 230,000 lbs of infectious medical waste (including needles) per year and approximately 2,000 lbs of pathological waste per year. Medical Waste Disposal consists of physically collecting and disposing of infectious and pathological wastes, including needles, on a regularly scheduled basis, to be mutually determined by provider of service and the MVAHCS. Quantities indicated in the schedule of items are estimated. The Government intends to make a single award with a period of performance of approximately January 01, 2013 through December 31, 2013 with four (4) one year option periods to be exercised at the Government's discretion. The solicitation is scheduled to be issued on or about November 16, 2012 and will be issued via Fed Biz Opps Electronic Posting System at http://www.fedbizopps.gov. Offerors are responsible for checking the web site regularly to obtain amendments. Questions regarding this solicitation must be in writing to be received no later than 10 AM local time, November 27, 2012. Questions may be sent by email to:
contact@example.gov or by fax to (612) 333 - 3667. No telephonic inquiries will be accepted. Vendors are reminded that representatives from their company SHALL NOT contact VISN 23 personnel to request this RFP during this solicitation process. All questions and concerns regarding this solicitation shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. All responsible sources may submit a response, which if timely received, will be considered by The Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO23, Minneapolis, Minnesota. This synopsis is for notification purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals. Proposals must be signed and submitted in writing approximately December 14 2012 at 10:00 AM local time; be in accordance with the solicitation instructions outlined in the solicitation; and be timely. No web based proposals or faxes will be accepted. ALL DATES ARE TENTATIVE AT THIS TIME. Firm dates will be established and will be accurately shown on the issued Request for Proposal.
