Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Network Contracting Office 19 (NCO 19) is seeking potential sources for providing and managing all aspects of secured containers and disposal of Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Schedule Controlled pharmaceutical waste for the Eastern Colorado VA Health Care System. The contractor will be responsible for providing a practical and economical hazardous drug disposal system, installing and removing containers, packaging and shipping waste, and disposing of waste through incineration. The contractor must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and provide proof of training and experience for vendor personnel. The contract will be for a base year with four option years, with a total period of performance of five years.
Key aspects of the job include:
• Providing secured containers and disposal of DEA Schedule Controlled pharmaceutical waste
• Installing and removing containers, packaging and shipping waste
• Disposing of waste through incineration
• Complying with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Providing proof of training and experience for vendor personnel
• Coordinating with the Contracting Officer and GEMS Program Manager for pick-ups and disposal
• Maintaining cleanliness and safety standards in accordance with hospital infection control standards