S222--Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Hazardous Waste Collection and Disposal Services at the Illiana Health Care System in Danville, IL. The Contract will be awarded to EARTH SMART ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a federal contract for hazardous waste collection and disposal services at the Illiana Health Care System facility in Danville, Illinois. The contract, identified as solicitation number 36C25226Q0253, is intended to be awarded to EARTH SMART ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, LLC on a non-competitive basis. This Special Notice was posted on February 5, 2026, and serves as both the required synopsis and justification posting in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 5 and FAR 6.302-5(c)(2)(ii). The contracting officer for this procurement is Scott Sands, and inquiries should be directed to Scott.Sands2@va.gov. The anticipated contract value will not exceed $5 million, including all options.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is utilizing its authority under Public Law 109, Section 502, and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation 819.7008 to award this contract to a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) through non-competitive procedures. The sole-source award does not require a determination that only one SDVOSB can meet the requirement; rather, the selected contractor has been determined to be responsible and capable of performing the work at a fair and reasonable price offering best value to the Government. The response deadline for this notice is February 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time. Participation is limited to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses that have been verified as meeting the criteria under the applicable regulations. This procurement falls under Product Service Code S222 (Hazardous Waste Removal) and NAICS Code 562211 (Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal).