Controlled Substance Removal for VA Buffalo/Batavia (VA-19-00055855)
THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE. AN AWARD WILL NOT BE MADE BASED ON RESPONSES TO THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION. THIS REQUEST IS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY.
The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 02, in support of the Buffalo & Batavia NY VA Medical Centers, is currently seeking information in order to determine the existence of viable commercial sources capable of providing a collection means which renders Pharmaceutical Controlled Substance Wastage Non-Retrievable in the area these drugs are administered (i.e. Operating Rooms, Emergency Room, etc.).
Description of Need:
The VA is seeking a turn-key full service provider capable of installing Pharmaceutical Controlled Substance receptacles, removing the waste, and incinerating the waste, in addition to replenishing any needed supplies.
Receptacles must be affixed to the building and must be locked. Controlled substances will include pills, liquids and patches which must be rendered non-retrievable upon deposit into the receptacle.
Performance must comply with JACHO, DEA, FDA, EPA, NIOSH, NYSDOH, NYSDOT, NYSDEC, and all other applicable regulatory agencies.
The Buffalo VAMC has an anticipated need for receptacles at 35 collection points throughout the medical center. The Batavia VAMC estimates a need for receptacles at 5 collection points.
NAICS Code: 562112 Hazardous Waste Collection and the small business size standard is $38.5 Million.
The Government is not soliciting offers at this time, and it will be the Contracting Officer who will determine which suggested changes are accepted. This is a sources sought notice to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources. A solicitation is not currently available.
Responses to this request will be considered for the purpose of determining how the requirements will be stated and how the procurement will be conducted. This sources sought announcement is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or to award a contract. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow-up information requests.
If you are interested and are capable of providing the required services, please email Joseph.Cellino@va.gov no later than 4:30pm. EST on May 24, 2019 with the company information below. Include any comments or questions you may have. Include a capability statement and describe the product/service your firm offers that you believe would be capable of fulfilling this requirement.
Company Name ___________________________________________
Phone Number ____________________________________________
Email Address ____________________________________________
DUNS ______________________
Joseph R Cellino
Contract Specialist Intern
(716)834-9200 x5054
Joseph.Cellino@va.gov
