Bid guide
How to bid on solid waste removal at Ft Sam Houston for the VA
What the VA is buying and why it matters
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking a contractor to provide solid waste removal services at Fort Sam Houston and Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas. This is an important opportunity for eligible businesses to support essential services for a federal agency.
The contract is structured as a base period plus four option years, indicating a potential for a long-term engagement.
Key dates and deadlines
The solicitation was published on September 11, 2026. A site visit is scheduled for September 18, 2026, at 10:30 AM at the Maintenance Building at Sam Houston National Cemetery. Vendors are strongly encouraged to attend this visit to understand the requirements fully. No additional site visits will be scheduled.
All vendor questions must be submitted by email to [email protected] no later than September 21, 2026. Answers to questions will be provided via an amendment by September 28, 2026. The final deadline for all bids is October 02, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is a 100% set-aside for certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). To qualify, your firm must be a registered and certified SDVOSB with the Small Business Administration by the bid due date. Additionally, the solicitation's NAICS code must be listed in your SAM.gov profile.
This bid is suitable for firms specializing in facilities management, particularly waste management and removal services, that meet the SDVOSB certification requirements.
How to respond
To access the solicitation documents, click “View original source” on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents, though for many bids this is not required.
Ensure you review all attachments provided with the solicitation. Submit any questions you have by the deadline to the email address provided in the solicitation.
Practical tips for a competitive response
Attend the site visit if possible. This is your best chance to gain a clear understanding of the scope of work and site conditions, which can inform a more accurate and competitive proposal. Pay close attention to any details discussed or observed during the visit.
Submit all questions by the deadline. This ensures you receive official clarification on any ambiguities. Base your proposal only on information provided in the solicitation and official amendments. Double-check that your SAM.gov profile is current, includes the correct NAICS code, and that your SDVOSB certification is active and verifiable before the bid deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Veterans Affairs, Department of; the original posting controls.