S222--Sharps & Regulated Medical Waste Services

This solicitation, numbered 36C24226Q0622, is a full and open competition set-aside exclusively for small businesses under the NAICS code 562112 for Regulated Medical Waste and Sharps Services, issued under FAR Part 12 as a commercial acquisition. The contract will provide scheduled pickup, handling, and disposal of regulated medical waste and sharps across multiple VA facilities in New York, including the NY Harbor Healthcare System, Harlem CBOC, Brooklyn Campus, St. Albans, and Staten Island Clinic, with a base period running from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027, and up to four one-year option periods extending through September 30, 2031. Offerors must demonstrate technical capability through a detailed statement outlining their understanding of the scope, risk mitigation strategies, use of qualified personnel, and submission of supporting documentation such as licenses, insurance, and equipment calibration records. Past performance will be evaluated based on three relevant references with contract details, and price will be assessed for reasonableness and balance across base and option years, with award based on the most advantageous offer—not necessarily the lowest-priced—under a trade-off process. All containers must meet strict specifications: leak-proof, rigid, puncture-resistant, and capped, with liners adhering to ASTM-D 1709 and ASTM-D 1922 standards, and no container exceeding 35 pounds for manual handling. Waste must be accurately documented via US DOT-compliant manifests with unique tracking numbers, labeled with the biohazard symbol and all applicable federal, state, and local markings, and liquid waste must be solidified or contained in liquid-tight packaging. Personnel must undergo Tier 3 or Tier 5 background checks and receive PIV cards for access, and contractors are required to disclose all subcontractors and flow down key clauses including DEI discrimination prohibitions, security exclusions, and personnel vetting requirements under VAAR 852.204-72. Invoicing must be submitted electronically per VAAR 852.232-72, payments processed via EFT through SAM, and offerings must be submitted exclusively via email to the designated contracting specialist by the August 6, 2026 deadline. The Government retains the right to inspect and accept all services and materials, with title transferring upon acceptance, and contractors must indemnify the Government for any