J045--SOLID WASTE REMOVAL

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6 on behalf of Richmond Central Virginia VA Health Care System, is conducting market research for solid waste removal service including collection and disposal of all solid waste, garbage, and recycling. This notice does NOT constitute a request for quote. No formal solicitation document exists currently. The Government will not pay for any information solicited. The Contractor is responsible for the comprehensive management of the waste and recyclable materials to include program development and tracking, and marketing of the recyclable commodities to ensure the program objectives are met in the PWS. This contract will not cover hazardous chemical waste disposal or radioactive materials. Requirement is expected to have a Period of Performance from 10/1/2026 with 4 option years included. Solid Waste and recycling removal are required at the following sites: Base Year October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027 CLIN Description Quantity Unit 0001 One (1) each 42CY compacted general waste. 42CY - emptying of containers every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, including legal holidays. Location at the Sani-pak compacter at the rear of the hospital. 156 PU 0002 One (1) compacted general waste 35CY government owned sani-pak. 35CY - emptying containers every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, including legal holidays. Location at the rear of the hospital. 156 JB 0003 Rental of 4 dumpsters, waste 8-yard container. 12 MO 0004 3 each, emptying of containers every Wednesday including legal holidays, locations Utility Plant buildings 507 and 513. 156 JB 0005 1 emptying of container every Wednesday, location lot 15. 52 JB 0006 Dispose/tipping fee charges. 1600 TN 0007 3 each - 40CY container, emptying of container Monday/Wednesday/ Friday including legal holidays. 468 JB 0008 Rental of 4 containers, 30 CY. 12 MO 0009 Three (30 yard), each emptying of containers Thursday including legal holidays, locations rear of hospital container for recyclable (1); adjacent to Engineering shop entrance (1); mixed recyclable wood/municipal waste including pallets (1) 156 JB 0010 30yd - Mixed recyclable metal. Pick up 1st Monday and 3rd Monday of each month, location rear of hospital. 24 JB 0011 Reporting/recyclable proceeds, monthly reports. 12 EA Base Year One **Tonnage 1600 tons** FREQUENCY OF SERVICE(s)

PROVIDED: Current Services Only: Location Building Service Container Size 4. a. RICHMOND VA Bldg. 500 Weekly (Wed) 8yd Bldg. 507 Weekly (Wed) 8yd Bldg. 513 Weekly (Wed) 8yd Lot 15 Weekly (Wed) 8yd Bldg. 507 Bi-weekly 30yd Open Bldg. 500 Mon/Wed/Fri 40yd Open Bldg. 500 Mon/Wed/Fri 40yd Open Bldg. 500 Mon/Wed/Fri 40yd Open Bldg. 500 Weekly (Thurs) 30yd Open Bldg. 500 Weekly (Thurs) (Recycle) 30yd Open Bldg. 500 Weekly (Thurs) 30yd Open Bldg. 500 Mon/Wed/Fri (Recycle) 42yd Compactor Bldg. 500 Mon/Wed/Fri 35yd Compactor 2027

Estimated Quantities: 2,401,429 lbs. of regular solid waste 321,721 lbs. of cardboard recycled All responses shall be submitted no later than 1:00 PM EST on Friday, August 14, 2026. All interested parties should respond in writing, via email, to [email protected]. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Please include the following information: Company/individual name, Address, Point of contact with phone number Indicate FSS/GSA contract number or Open Market, as applicable FSS Category you qualify Tax ID number Sources Sought Notice DUNS number Capabilities statement Company Socio-Economic SIZE (example large, small, SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB etc.) Sufficient information to demonstrate the ability to provide the required item If your firm is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned or Veteran-Owned Small Business, you must be CERTIFIED in VetCert (see internet site: https://veterans.certify.sba.gov). The Veteran Administration is required to give priority to SDVOSB and then VOSB concerns if there should be sufficient firms available to compete under a set-aside. If insufficient veteran owned small business responses are received, the acquisition will be set-aside for small business participation if there are sufficient firms available. If insufficient small business responses are received, the action will be advertised for full and open competition. Please title the subject line for all responses as: Sources Sought Solid Waste Removal, Locations where services are needed: Richmond VAMC 1201 Broad Rock Blvd. Richmond VA 23249