Bid guide
How to bid on Sludge Management and Tank Cleaning Services for the VA
What the VA is buying and why it matters
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking a contractor to provide sludge management and tank cleaning services at the Lyons VA Medical Center in Lyons, New Jersey. This is a single-award, firm-fixed-price contract.
This opportunity is set aside entirely for certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). If your business qualifies, this is a direct opportunity to work with the VA on essential facilities maintenance.
Key dates and deadlines
The solicitation was published on July 21, 2026. If you have questions about the solicitation, they must be submitted by July 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. All quotes and requested information must be received by August 06, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.
Late submissions for questions or quotes will not be accepted. Ensure you account for time zone differences if you are not in the Eastern time zone.
Who this opportunity suits
This contract is specifically for certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Your business must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and certified as an SDVOSB by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
The relevant NAICS Code is 562998, All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services, with a small business size standard of $16.5 million. The classification code is S299, Housekeeping Waste Treatment Management Services. This opportunity is suitable for firms specializing in waste management and tank cleaning services.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the solicitation, 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 this is not always required.
The solicitation will provide detailed instructions on how to submit your quote. All questions and quotes must be submitted via email to [email protected]. For questions, ensure the subject line includes "RFQ no. 36C24226Q0717 and title".
Tips for a competitive response
Carefully review all sections of the solicitation, especially the instructions to offerors and the evaluation factors. The award will be made to the offeror providing the best value to the Government.
Ensure your business is fully registered in SAM and has the correct SDVOSB certification with the SBA before submitting your quote. Verify all required documents and information are included in your submission and that they are sent by the deadline. Telephone requests for information will not be accepted, so use email for all communication.
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.