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NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLICIT FROM A SINGLE SOURCE: The Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 02 intends to solicit from a single source IAW 13.106(b) to obtain a Service Contract f... NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLICIT FROM A SINGLE SOURCE: The Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 02 intends to solicit from a single source IAW 13.106(b) to obtain a Service Contract for existing Chemo Waste containers.  Period of performance: 12 months base and four 12 months option periods.   Basic description of the requirement: The Northport VA Medical Center is currently in need to purchase services/maintenance for the collection and removal of existing Chemo Waste Containers on a weekly basis or as needed. Other types of Regulated Medical Waste are not included. Place of Performance: Northport VA Medical Center 79 Middleville Rd. Northport, NY 11768  The NAICS code for this requirement is 562112- Hazardous Waste Collection with a size standard of $41.5 Million Intended Source:   Stericycle, Inc. 2333 Waukegan RD STE 300 Bannockburn, IL 60015-1575 UEI: TLHHRHGCUF36 THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement by October 3, 2022 at 4:00PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).  The Department of Veterans Affairs will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice of intent. Only written responses from responsible sources will be considered. Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award.   Interested parties are encouraged to furnish information by email only with RESPONSE TO INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE CHEMO WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE CONTRACT in the subject line. All documents submitted, will not be returned. All interested parties shall submit clear and convincing documentation, including EPA/NYS Permit information, demonstrating their capabilities to satisfy the requirements listed above to Contract Specialist Leia Labruna at Leia.Labruna@va.gov. The capability documentation should include general information and technical background describing in detail the prospective contractor's capabilities and experience that will demonstrate the ability to support these requirements.Â

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This is a Sources Sought Notice (a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this Sources Sought or to otherwise pay for the information solicited. (b) Although "proposal," "... This is a Sources Sought Notice (a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this Sources Sought or to otherwise pay for the information solicited. (b) Although "proposal," "offeror," contractor, and "offeror" may be used in this sources sought notice, any response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal. (c) Any information received from a contractor in response to this Sources Sought may be used in creating a solicitation. Any information received which is marked with a statement, such as "proprietary" or "confidential," intended to restrict distribution will not be distributed outside of the Government, except as required by law. (d) This Sources Sought is issued by VISN 2 Contracting Office in Northport, NY for the purpose of collecting information on chemo waste removal services for the Northport VA Medical Center, 79 Middleville Rd, Northport, NY 11768.The VA is seeking to provide for this requirement as of 10/1/2022 to establish a new service. The NAICS code identified for this requirement is 562119 Other Waste Collection. The requirement is detailed in the Statement of Work section of this document. (e) Cursory market research has identified several small businesses that may be able to provide for this requirement. Contractors that are able to meet the requirements in the attachment are encouraged to email a capability statement and full information to leia.labruna@va.gov by Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 4:00PM EST. - Part of the purpose of this sources sought is to determine the viability of set aside to a specific socio-economic category. Contractors shall identify the NAICS code for the services being offered as well as their size status under said NAICS. If contractor is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), or any other special category of contractors, then contractor is responsible for providing documentation in support of this. This information will be used to determine the viability of a set aside for this requirement. If any of the requested information is not supplied with the package, this may result in the contractor not being considered in the Government s Procurement Strategy. - Contractors shall also identify any Federal Supply Schedules that may carry the desired services. - Contractors shall identify pertinent point of contact for company, contractor DUNS number for size standard and socioeconomic verification in SAM and VIP, as well as for any intended subcontractors. - Contractor shall provide 2 to 3 instances of experience which demonstrate that they are a firm regularly engaged in this type of work, to include subcontractors for those jobs. - Contractor shall provide a listing of any teaming agreements they intend to employ in the performance of this requirement if awarded. - Contractor shall supply proof of any applicable certification or training required to meet the regulatory requirements, if applicable. VA Northport Medical Center (Station 632) CHEMO WASTE REMOVAL Description/Specification/Work Statement SCOPE Description of Program Chemo Waste Container Collection/Removal. Labor and materials necessary for the collection and removal of Chemo Waste Containers. The contractor will perform all required services identified in this statement of work (SOW). Background: VA Northport has been removing the facility s chemo waste through purchase card for many years. It has been discovered that Northport will benefit from increased savings if it has a regular monthly service contract for the removal of chemo waste. Only chemo waste is needed because other RMW is handled under the Facility Maintenance Contract VA243-16-F-1852. GENERAL: Regulated Medical Waste (RMW) includes but is not limited to items contaminated with blood and body fluids/waste, chemotherapy wastes, pathological and microbiological waste or other potentially infectious materials. Work Hours: Normal Work Hours: (7:00 am to 9:00 pm) National Holidays: The ten holidays observed by the Federal Government are: New Year s Day, Martin Luther King s Birthday, President s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day and any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States to be a national holiday. SPECIFICATIONS: The contractor shall collect all of VA Northport s chemo waste placed in 55-gallon drums on the loading dock of the hospital-Building 200. Pick-ups will be scheduled at a minimum of one (1) per week and as needed where applicable. If quantities increase; pick-ups shall be adjusted accordingly. Pick-ups will be made at the loading dock of Building 200 (Main Hospital) between 8 AM and 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. Contractor provided containers shall be leak-proof, stackable, sealable, transportable, and designed so that government employees will not be required to lift more than 35 lbs., and shall display the universal biohazard symbol. All containers shall be damage free and in good working order at all times. Containers must be identifiable as to the type of hazardous waste contained within, (i.e. yellow for chemo) all containers shall be approved by the COR. Contractor will remove full containers and replace them with an equal number of empty sanitized containers. Sanitizing shall be completed off of grounds. Prior to departing any/all locations listed within this SOW; contractor shall obtain the facility s designee s signature for confirmation of manifest including but not limited to: Pickup/Delivery Location, Pickup/Delivery Date, Amount of waste (number of containers picked up and/or pounds), Destruction Certification Document/Manifest Number and any other information as required by the COR. The Contractor shall transport and dispose of material in accordance with all applicable Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and any other state and federal guidelines. DOCUMENTATION FROM THE CONTRACTOR: The contractor shall prepare and submit to the COR an original signed Certificate of Destruction for each pick up for each site within ten (10) working days of each pickup. The contractor shall maintain proper records concerning each Certificate of Destruction issued. The Certificate of Destruction shall at a minimum contain the following: Pickup/Delivery Location, Pickup/Delivery Date, amount of waste (number of containers picked up and/or pounds), Destruction Certification Document/Manifest Number, Destruction Certification Date, any other information as required by the COTR. TRAINING REQUIRED OF CONTRACTOR: Contractor shall provide annual training to government staff as required by the COR. Training shall include proper handling of medical/special waste; interim storage requirements, proper identification and labeling of wastes, etc. QUALITY ASSURANCE: The Government will investigate complaints. All information received will be provided either verbally and/or in writing to the contractor for appropriate action. The contractor shall maintain each facility to present a neat, clean and professional working environment at all times. Except for those items or services specifically stated to be government furnished, the contractor shall furnish and maintain everything required to perform this contract in accordance with all of its terms. Management of regulated medical waste in the workplace will follow OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030. All trash will be collected and removed to a location designated by the customer. Chemo waste will be disposed off-site by contractor. Containers shall be sealed to prevent leakage and handled in a manner that will prevent bursting or tearing during transport. Liquid containers shall be placed in break-resistant and tightly sealed packages. All exterior containers used shall have the words "chemo waste" or "infectious waste" or display the biohazard signage. Chemo waste, as with all Regulated Medical Waste (RMW), must be segregated from general trash at the place where it is initially generated; the segregation must remain until final disposal has been accomplished. Never mix chemo waste with regular trash. Use yellow bags (or any puncture resistant, leak resistant, and uniquely colored or marked) to hold chemo waste.