Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 issued a purchase order to American Vet Solutions Inc., a service-disabled veteran-owned small business, for $224,245.32 on March 1, 2026, to provide regulated medical waste management services. The order is set aside for SDVOSB vendors. Work is performed at the El Paso VA Health Care System and associated Community-Based Outpatient Clinics in El Paso, Texas. The contract covers collection and disposal of an estimated 50,000 pounds of regulated medical waste annually, with services requiring EPA, FDA, DOT, and OSHA compliance. The order runs through February 28, 2027, with four one-year option periods available through February 28, 2031. The award resulted from a solicitation posted December 11, 2025, with proposals due January 9, 2026.