Sole Source Justification Controlled Substance signedmdc.pdf

This document is a Sole Source Justification for a contract with Stericycle Corporation to provide controlled substance waste management services for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The procurement is for DEA waste drug disposal containers that neutralize controlled substances into non-recoverable non-hazardous waste, with services including installation, training of personnel, removal and replacement of containers, and proper waste disposal. The total contract price is $351,292.70, covering a performance period from 04/01/2025 to 03/31/2026 with 4 option years.

The VA contacted all 168 VA hospital facilities nationwide and determined Stericycle is the only vendor capable of providing the comprehensive waste management services required by the Minneapolis VA Medical Center. Market research included attending national conferences, examining contracting databases, and issuing a sources sought notice on SAM.gov. Of three contractors who responded, none could fully demonstrate the specific capabilities outlined in the statement of work. The contract is being pursued to ensure legal compliance with new 2025 regulations on controlled substance waste management, with the sole source justification based on Stericycle being the only vendor offering a complete, integrated solution for the VA's specialized requirements.