Sources Sought Announcement: This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY , it is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this source- sought must be in writing. The purpose of this source sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential sources capable of providing the services described below. Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition. Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name, (b) address, (c) point of contact, (d) phone, (e) fax, (f) email address, (g) Unique Entity ID, (h) Cage Code, (i) Tax ID Number, (j) Type of business, e.g. small or other, as appropriate, and (k) must provide a Capability Statement that addresses the organization s qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below: Scope of Requirement: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center located at 1501 San Pedro Dr. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. is seeking a contractor to a qualified firm with the capability and capacity to provide hazardous waste disposal service in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations, herein. Service shall include all labor, materials, tools, equipment, travel, transportation, documentation, waste treatment, disposal, and support services required to characterize, package, transport, document, and dispose of hazardous waste from the NMVAHCS Important Information: The Government is not obligated to - nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources-sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. The VA is mandated by Public Law 109-461 to consider a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set aside. However, if a response by Service-Disabled Veteran Owned If small business firms prove to be inadequate; an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be determined. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 562211 ($47 Million). Notice to Potential Offerors: All offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Additionally, all Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Veteran Owned Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must be registered with the Veteran Small Business (VetCert) located at Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov). All interested Offerors should submit information by e-mail: lorenza.gammage@va.gov. All information submissions to be marked Attn: Lorenza Gammage, Contract Specialist and should be received no later than November 10, 2026, 9:00 am MST per the due date found on page 1 of this Sources Sought Notice.
