S222--DEA Hazardous Drug Waste Removal and Disposal - Eastern Colorado VA Health Care System

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a qualified contractor to provide hazardous drug waste removal and disposal services at the Eastern Colorado Healthcare System, including multiple VA facilities in Aurora, Colorado Springs, and surrounding clinics. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed price with a base period starting December 15, 2025, and extending through December 14, 2026, with four optional annual extensions, potentially culminating in a maximum performance period of five and a half years. The scope involves secure collection, packaging, manifesting, transportation, and environmentally compliant disposal of DEA-regulated hazardous pharmaceutical waste, adhering to federal, state, and local regulations, including EPA electronic manifest systems and Colorado health department standards. The contractor must supply all necessary containers, obtain permits, and provide documentation such as manifests and disposal certificates within specified timelines, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance throughout. Offerors are required to submit proposals in three volumes: technical capability demonstrating compliance with the Statement of Work and DEA disposal systems; past performance references showing recent, relevant experience; and a detailed price schedule. The solicitation emphasizes evaluation based on technical merit, past performance, and price, with the government reserving the right to award to the most advantageous offer, not necessarily the lowest priced. The contract includes provisions for options to extend services and the possibility of up to six months of additional performance beyond the initial term. All submissions must be emailed by November 26, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. MT to the designated contracting officer, with strict adherence to the format, content, and submission instructions outlined. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and VAAR clauses covering security, labor standards, environmental compliance, and ethics, ensuring comprehensive oversight and adherence to federal acquisition policies.