RFQ Contractor - Safety Solid Waste and Recycling Support and Analysis - 554

Page 2 of 2 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION / SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 19, Rocky Mountain Acquisition Center (RMAC) is issuing this sources sought notice as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in, and the resources to support this requirement for Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center Solid Waste and Recycling Survey. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 541620 Environmental Consulting Services Small Business Size Standard: $16.5 Million . This is a request for information and sources only, which may or may not lead to a future solicitation! This is not a solicitation. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. In order to effectively manage wastes for government owned buildings, it is important to have a full understanding of the waste streams and disposal options and to implement and or improve existing recycling programs. The Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center (RMRVAMC) desires to survey the waste disposal processes at 1700 North Wheeling Street, Aurora CO for recycling opportunities. The purpose of these surveys is to help RMRVAMC determine the most cost-effective methods to manage recycling materials, develop strategies to minimize waste generated in its facilities, established a realistic and obtainable diversion rate, verify vendor collection data regarding recycled material collected. The results of these surveys shall help us develop strategies to meet these goals, determine if this goal is attainable and assess cost-saving measures. This is not a summary of available information relating to the topic of healthcare recycling, but a study specifically tailored to RMRVAMC on how it can succeed with recycling and waste minimization. After successful completion of the survey, the Contracting Officer may select the Contractor to partner with RMRVAMC on implementation of the survey s outcomes. BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION, and multiple awards MAY be made. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: If your organization can provide these services and is interested in this opportunity, please respond to Edward Emerson, Contract Specialist, Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 19, 6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 or via e-mail at Edward.Emerson@va.gov and NCO19Services1@va.gov with a statement describing your capabilities. The capability statement shall include a point of contact, complete mailing address, telephone number, email address, and state the company s business size status and should address this specific requirement, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. Please be as thorough as possible in your submission. Requests for copies of a solicitation will not be honored or acknowledged. The deadline for responses is Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 10:00 AM mountain time.

Division 01 -	General Requirements, Special Procedures, Environmental Procedures.
Division 02 -	Existing Conditions, Environmental Assessment, Hazardous Material Assessment, Site Remediation, Asbestos Remediation.