Intent to sole source - S4 coolers

The Department of Veterans Affairs Consolidated Mail-Out Pharmacy (CMOP) in Tucson, Arizona has published a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source contract to USVETSERV, LLC for specialized shipping containers. The procurement involves Item No. 14124, which consists of recyclable small shipping container boxes measuring 11.5 x 10 x 6 inches made of kraft board material. The containers must meet specific requirements including weather-resistant adhesive and a tear-away zipper feature. This opportunity is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and falls under the Stationery Product Manufacturing NAICS code 322230. The VA has determined that USVETSERV is the only responsible source capable of meeting their specific needs for this mailing supply item.

The purpose of this sole source procurement is to acquire specialized packaging materials that meet the VA's exact specifications for their pharmacy operations, with the contract to be awarded under FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(B). The notice provides a brief window for response, with a due date of August 4, 2025, just five days after the posting date of July 30, 2025. While the VA intends to proceed with the sole source award to USVETSERV, other interested parties may contact the network contracting office via email to express their capability to provide similar products for future procurement needs. The eligibility is restricted to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, reflecting the VA's commitment to supporting veteran-owned enterprises. This procurement represents the agency's effort to secure reliable packaging solutions for their mail-out pharmacy operations while maintaining their preference for working with veteran-owned suppliers.