This is NOT a solicitation or request for quote (RFQ). This is NOT a request for proposal (RFP). This is NOT a job advertisement for hiring employees. The VA is seeking QUALIFIED VENDORS to provide a very brief response to this notice including only just what is asked for in this notice below. This is a sources sought notice to industry and the only information is posted on Contract Opportunities web page at https://SAM.Gov/. Sources sought means seeking qualified vendors. The attachments included on the Contract Opportunities page do not include any additional information. If your company is interested please read this notice entirely and submit the required information, as requested herein. VA is seeking qualified sources ( vendors ) who have interest and capability of providing weekly municipal waste collection, disposal, and recycling services (scrap metal, pallets, shrink wrap, plastic). Services include provision of compactors and dumpsters (e.g., 2-yard, 6-yard and 8-yard containers, 30-yard rollback) at the Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System, 1011 Honor Heights Drive, Muskogee, Oklahoma 74401 as well as VA facilities on Shawnee Bypass in Muskogee. In 2020, there was an estimated 488,572 lbs. of regular solid waste. A qualified source will be compliant with the requirements of EPA, FDA, DOT, and OSHA. VHA Directive 7708, Pollution Prevention Program, and VHA Directive 7707, Green Environmental Management Systems (GEMS) will be a requirement in a resultant contract. Principal purpose is solid waste disposal. Background: This requirement was previously performed on contract VA25616C0142. Information on this can be found on FPDS.gov or USASpending.gov. A qualified source has recent experience (within past 3 years) of performing services of a comparable size, scope and complexity, as well as current and valid registration in System for Award Management (SAM), https://www.sam.gov Limitations of Subcontracting: Vendors are advised to familiarize themselves with Federal Acquisition Regulation parts 19.505(a)(2)(i) and (b)(1)(i) as it pertains to subcontracting limitations. Vendors are also advised to familiarize themselves with 13 CFR 125.6 and the penalties described in this regulation. Sources: 19.505 Limitations on subcontracting and nonmanufacturer rule. | Acquisition.GOV and eCFR :: 13 CFR 125.6 -- What are the prime contractor's limitations on subcontracting? [continued next page] Qualified and interested vendors must complete the following information and email to VA Contract Specialist, Monica Gary, at
contact@example.gov. A word version of this form is available on the Sources Sought Notice page on Contract Opportunities (www.SAM.gov). In your reply, please provide the following: Reference the FBO Sources Sought Notice number in all communication: 36C25922Q0130 Company Name and POC Details: _____________________ Company DUNS number: _______________ Company Size, as it relates to NAICS code 562111 Solid Waste Disposal ($41.5M annual revenue): (circle or check one of the following) HUBZone 8(a) WOSB SDVOSB VOSB Small Business Other than Small Business As the primary contractor, what percentage would your company perform on the principal purpose ? _________________________% If using a subcontractor, what percentage would your subcontractor perform on the principal purpose ? _________________________% Company s Recent Experience of Similar Size, Scope and Complexity to what is described in the notice. This can be US Federal contracted experience or experience performing services in the commercial sector. If listing your subcontractor s experience provide the name of your subcontractor: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Only written responses, to items 1 through 6 above, will be accepted at this stage. Do not submit additional documentation or attachments outside these requirements unless your company POC receives a direct request in writing by the Contract Specialist or Contracting Officer. Information is being gathered for market research purposes only. Industry exchanges are at the discretion of the Contract Specialist or Contracting Officer. This is not a request for quotes. DISCLAIMER: This is a Request for Information (RFI) from industry in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.201(e) and on the requirement, that exists for the VA Medical Center(s) identified in this RFI. This is not a request for quote and not a contract. This announcement is not a request for proposals; therefore, responses to the RFI are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. No classified information should be included in the RFI response. Should you have concerns regarding this RFI you may request to contact the Contracting Office that will be assigned this requirement by emailing the sender of this RFI. Questions must be addressed in writing to the Contract Specialist and the Contracting Officer listed above. Requests for VA-business sensitive information, to include VA budget information, VA acquisition planning information, acquisition methods, strategies and set-asides must be addressed via the VA FOIA process: https://www.va.gov/foia/ Thank you for your interest in doing business with the VA. To learn more about the VA Mission, Vision, Core Values & Goals visit https://www.va.gov/about_va/mission.asp To understand the latest updates on the Veterans First Contracting Program visit https://www.va.gov/osdbu/verification/veterans_first_contracting_program_adjustments_to_reflect_the_supreme_court_kingdomware_decision.asp To find out how to do business with the VA visit https://www.va.gov/osdbu/library/dbwva.asp To become a CVE-verified VOSB or SDVOSB visit https://vetbiz.va.gov/
