S222--INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Medical Waste and Sharps Removal Services for the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois and affiliated CBOCs.
ID: 36C25225D0006Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)MILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, USA

NAICS

Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- WASTE TREATMENT/STORAGE (S222)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/019f7831dd21439f91e2dbe7e51df98e/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole-source contract for Medical Waste and Sharps Removal Services at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, and its affiliated Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). The procurement will be awarded to NEIE Medical Waste Services, LLC, a verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), under statutory authority that allows for non-competitive procurement due to the specialized nature of the services and an anticipated contract value of under $5 million. This contract is crucial for ensuring the safe and compliant disposal of regulated medical waste, which is vital for maintaining health and safety standards in medical facilities. The contract will be for a three-month period from October 1, 2024, to December 31, 2025, after which a new contract with a base and four one-year options will be solicited through an open market. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Contracting Officer Scott Sands at Scott.Sands2@va.gov or (414) 844-4800.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Scott SandsContracting Officer
    (414) 844-4800
    Scott.Sands2@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a Special Notice regarding the intent to sole source Medical Waste and Sharps Removal Services for Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, and its affiliated Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). The procurement will be awarded to NEIE Medical Waste Services, LLC, a verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). This decision is based on statutory authority that permits non-competitive procurement due to the nature of the services and the anticipated contract value of under $5 million. The contract will be for a three-month period from October 1, 2024, to December 31, 2025, after which a new contract with a base and four one-year options will be solicited through an open market. The notice outlines the criteria for this sole-source acquisition, ensuring opportunities for SDVOSBs are maximized while confirming that the contractor meets performance and eligibility standards. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes but serves to inform relevant stakeholders of the forthcoming contract award process.
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