S222--Market Research for Biohazard and Infectious Waste Services VAPIHCS

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 21, is conducting market research via a sources sought synopsis to identify qualified small businesses, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, for the collection, removal, and disposal of bio-hazardous, infectious, and chemotherapy waste. The services will support the VA Pacific Islands Healthcare System in Hawaii, covering the Veterans Affairs Medical Center Honolulu, the Center for Long-Term Care in Honolulu, and Community Based Outpatient Clinics in Kauai, Kailua-Kona, Hilo, Windward, Maui, and Akaka. The intended period of performance is five years, with an estimated start date of January 14, 2027. The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, equipment, and supplies, including moisture-impervious red bags for general waste and hard plastic containers for sharps. Strict adherence to DOT, OSHA, and EPA regulations is required, and the contractor must maintain valid hazardous waste hauler and treatment facility permits in the state of Hawaii. Key operational requirements include maintaining an approved Operation Safety Plan, providing electronic waste data exportable via Microsoft Excel or Access, and obtaining COR signatures on all manifests prior to waste transport. This effort is currently for market research purposes under NAICS 562211, and interested vendors must submit their company information, socio-economic status, Hawaii-specific experience, and estimated pricing by November 16, 2026.