Single Source Justification MPT to SAT - NJ DEP Generator Fees.pdf

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Single Source Justification for MPT up to SAT

Revision: 02 Effective Date: 12/30/2025 Page 1 of 2 Acquisition ID#

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 12.102 For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

Acquisition Plan Action ID:

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 02, New Jersey VA

Healthcare System.

Purchase request number .

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: The requirement is for Medical Waste Generator Registration fees for the New Jersey VA Healthcare System. A medical waste generator is any person or facility whose actions produce regulated medical waste (RMW). New Jersey Medical Waste Generator Registration fees are paid to the Department of Environmental Protection (NJ DEP) to fund the administration, compliance monitoring, and enforcement of the state's regulated medical waste program. It ensures generators are identified to safely track, manage, and properly dispose of medical waste, reducing public health risks. All generators, including hospitals, clinics, and laboratories, must register and pay this annual fee to legally operate in New Jersey. Total estimated dollar value is .

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: All generators of Regulated Medical Waste (RMW) in New Jersey must register with the NJ DEP and pay annual fees based on the amount of waste generated in accordance with N.J. Admin. Code (N.J.A.C.) 7:26-3A.8. The New Jersey Department of Treasury is the only entity that can receive these fees on behalf of the state and is therefore the only entity that this requirement can be awarded to.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted:

A search of the Small Business Administration’s Small Business Search using keywords “medical waste registration” and NAICS 921190 returned zero results.

A search of GSA Advantage using keywords “medical waste registration” returned zero results.

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Single Source Justification for MPT up to SAT

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A search of ADDS UP using keywords “medical waste registration” and NAICS 921190 returned two results, both are contract actions awarded to the New Jersey Department of Treasury.

A search of FPDS using keywords “medical waste registration” returned eight relevant contract actions, all of which were awarded to the New Jersey Department of Treasury.

Historically, contracts for medical waste registration fee requirements have been awarded to the New Jersey Department of Treasury. The undersigned reviewed market research conducted for contracts 36C24220D0093 and 36C24219P1421. In both cases, sole source awards were pursued with the New Jersey Department of Treasury as it was determined that they were the only entity capable of performing the work.

Regulated Medical Waste is handled at the state level according to state law and compliance is tracked by a state agency. Each state has their own regulated Medical Waste Regulations as they require generators to follow within the state borders. New Jersey Department of Treasury is the only entity that can provide this service.

5. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR

12.102. I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Jonathan Kilgore Date Contracting Officer