P03 - VAAR 819.7008 SSJ - Redacted.pdf

This document is a Sole Source Justification (SSJ) for a 5-year medical waste collection/removal services contract for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Illiana Health Care System. The contract will be awarded to NEIE Medical Waste Services, LLC under VAAR 819.7008 authority for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) procurement, with a total anticipated contract value of $89,605.00. The ordering period is from 04/01/2025 to 03/31/2030, covering regulated medical waste services for all 8 VISN 12 locations.

The justification highlights that NEIE Medical Waste Services is the incumbent provider, has been determined to be a responsible contractor, and is currently performing satisfactorily on their existing contract. Extensive market research was conducted using platforms like VetCert, VIP, SBA, and SAM to validate the sole source selection. The contract will be awarded on a sole source basis, with the contracting officer determining that this vendor offers the best value to the government and meets the requirements under 38 U.S.C. 8127(c) for small business contracting.