P100--Facility Scrap and Recycling Services (Corrected)
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250) · Response deadline: Fri, 09 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Department of Veterans Affairs is acquiring scrap and recycling services at a VA facility in Cleveland, Ohio. This falls under the general category of other waste collection (NAICS 562119), which typically involves collecting and hauling away recyclable materials, scrap metal, and other recoverable waste streams generated at government facilities. VA medical centers and campuses produce substantial volumes of materials requiring specialized disposal or recycling, including metals, cardboard, plastics, and potentially electronic waste or construction debris depending on facility operations.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contract Office 10 |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 36C25026Q1050 |
| NAICS | 562119 |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside – Total |
| Response deadline | October 9, 2026 at 1:30 PM EDT |
| Place of performance | Cleveland, OH |
Who can bid
This opportunity is restricted to small businesses under the total small business set-aside program. To qualify, your business must meet the size standard for NAICS 562119, which is typically based on average annual receipts over a specified period (see the solicitation for the current threshold).
You should verify your status in the System for Award Management (SAM) and confirm your small business representation is current. If you hold any small business socioeconomic certifications (8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB), note them in your profile, though this is a general small business set-aside rather than a targeted program. Your firm must also be registered in SAM and have an active Unique Entity ID.
How to put together a competitive bid
For waste and recycling services, agencies evaluate on price and past performance with heavy emphasis on operational reliability. Focus your proposal on these elements:
- Equipment and capacity: Detail your trucks, containers, and processing capabilities specific to the Cleveland area. Proximity matters for per-haul pricing.
- Disposal documentation: VA facilities require chain-of-custody records and certificates of recycling or destruction. Outline your tracking systems.
- Environmental compliance: Reference EPA and Ohio EPA permits, plus any RCRA hazardous waste protocols if applicable.
- Safety and credentials: Include OSHA records, driver certifications, and any experience with federal facility security requirements.
- Past performance: Cite similar contracts with VA, DOD, or other federal healthcare facilities; commercial hospital or industrial recycling work counts if well-documented.
- Pricing structure: See the solicitation for whether the VA wants unit pricing (per-ton, per-pickup) or a fixed-price arrangement.
Given the short four-day window between posting and deadline, prepare your SAM registration, past performance references, and pricing models immediately.
Next steps
Download the full solicitation and any attachments from SAM.gov using solicitation number 36C25026Q1050. Review the statement of work for exact material streams, pickup frequencies, contract duration, and evaluation criteria. The response deadline is October 9, 2026 at 1:30 PM Eastern—late submissions are typically not accepted.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →