8135--recyclable shipping containers (s-4's)

The Department of Veterans Affairs' Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source procurement for recyclable shipping containers (S-4's) to USVETSERV, LLC. The contract is for mailing supplies needed at the Consolidated Mail-Out Pharmacy (CMOP) facility located in Tucson, Arizona. This notice is designated under solicitation number 36C77025Q0263 and falls under Product Service Code 8135 (Packaging and Packing Bulk Materials) and NAICS Code 322230 (Stationery Product Manufacturing). The procurement is being awarded to USVETSERV, LLC, which is identified as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). The contracting office is located in Leavenworth, Kansas, and the notice emphasizes that this is not a request for quotes but rather an announcement of the government's procurement intentions.

The purpose of this Special Notice is to inform the contracting community of the VA's intent to conduct a sole source procurement under the authority of FAR 6.302-2, with the government justifying this approach by stating that USVETSERV is the only responsible source capable of meeting their urgent requirement. The notice includes a deadline of July 11, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time, though this appears to be for informational purposes rather than a submission deadline since no quotes are being requested. Interested parties who believe they can provide similar products for future procurement needs are instructed to contact Contract Specialist Kelly L. Mann at kelly.mann@va.gov to express their capabilities. The procurement does not utilize any set-aside provisions and is open to parties who can demonstrate their ability to meet the agency's requirements for recyclable shipping containers. This notice serves as advance notification to the vendor community about the government's procurement strategy and provides an opportunity for potential future suppliers to make their capabilities known to the contracting office.