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P100--Facility Scrap and Recycling Services — VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System – Louis Stokes VA Medical Center

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250) · Response deadline: Mon, 23 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking contractors to provide facility scrap and recycling services for the VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System at the Louis Stokes VA Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. This work involves collecting, processing, and managing recyclable and scrap materials generated by a major federal healthcare facility.

Services in this category typically include the pickup, sorting, transportation, and proper disposal or sale of recyclable commodities such as cardboard, paper, plastics, metals, and other scrap materials. Contractors may also be expected to provide appropriate containers, maintain collection schedules, and document materials diverted from landfills. The VA will likely require compliance with federal environmental regulations and facility-specific safety protocols for operations within an active medical center.

See the solicitation for the complete statement of work, including specific material streams, frequency of service, equipment requirements, and any revenue-sharing arrangements for saleable scrap.

Key facts

NAICS 562119 covers "Other Waste Collection," which includes scrap and recycling collection services not classified under more specific codes. This is a total small business set-aside, meaning only qualifying small businesses under the applicable size standard may compete.

Who can bid

This opportunity is reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration. The applicable size standard for NAICS 562119 is typically based on average annual receipts; see the solicitation to confirm the current threshold.

To qualify, your business must:

• Be registered in SAM.gov with active registration valid through contract award
• Hold any required OSHA, DOT, or environmental permits for waste transportation and recycling operations in Ohio
• Have appropriate licensing and insurance for commercial vehicle operations and waste handling

Veteran-owned small businesses (VOSBs) or service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) should note that while this is a general small business set-aside rather than a VOSB-specific program, VA facilities often prioritize veteran participation where feasible. See the solicitation for any additional socioeconomic preferences.

How to put together a competitive bid

Demonstrate healthcare facility experience. VA medical centers have strict access, safety, and infection control requirements. Highlight any prior federal, hospital, or medical facility contracts. Emphasize compliance with HIPAA, Joint Commission standards, and VA-specific security protocols.

Address logistics explicitly. The Cleveland facility's layout, loading dock access, and traffic patterns will affect service efficiency. Propose a workable collection schedule that minimizes disruption to patient care. Detail your vehicle fleet, container inventory, and backup capacity.

Validate your downstream processing. Government recycling contracts require transparency about final material destinations. Identify your certified recycling partners, processing facilities, and documentation trail. Certify that no materials flow to non-compliant or export-restricted outlets.

Price strategically. Structure your proposal to show any revenue from saleable scrap commodities, which may offset service costs. Be explicit about how scrap value calculations work and whether the government receives credits. Labor, fuel, equipment, and commodity price volatility should be addressed in your pricing narrative.

Include required past performance. Federal solicitations typically require references from contracts of similar size and scope. Prepare contact information for 2–3 relevant clients, preferably federal or healthcare accounts.

Next steps

1. Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 36C25027Q0075
2. Confirm your small business size status relative to the SBA standard for NAICS 562119
3. Download all attachments, including the statement of work and evaluation criteria
4. Submit your proposal before November 23, 2026 at 1:30 PM ET—late submissions are typically rejected

Note that as a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, this notice may streamline the award process. Review whether the solicitation anticipates immediate award or allows for discussions. Check SAM.gov for any amendments that modify requirements or extend the deadline.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →