EMERGENCY FINAL COSTS - Emergency Notice IWAP Services

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) issued an Emergency Final Cost notification for Illinois Joining Forces Vendor (IWAP) Services on April 10, 2026, with a submission deadline of April 27, 2026. This emergency procurement was executed by IDVA's Central Office division to address immediate operational needs requiring expedited contracting procedures. The original emergency contract period ran from April 15, 2024, through July 13, 2024, representing a three-month emergency procurement action. The document serves as formal notification of contract completion and final cost reporting submitted by Agency Procurement Officer Leah Thomas to the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office and the Auditor General. The procurement involved services procured through the Illinois Joining Forces vendor to support IDVA operations during the specified timeframe. While the specific nature of the services and detailed deliverables are not explicitly outlined in the available documentation, the contract was classified as an emergency purchase requiring expedited approval and execution to meet urgent agency requirements.

The final total cost for this emergency contract was $31,398.41 for the supplies and services provided by Illinois Joining Forces, the incumbent vendor located in Springfield, Illinois. This final cost and term report represents the formal closure and documentation of the previously executed emergency purchase agreement. The contracting agency, IDVA, operates from Chicago at the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office headquarters. As this document constitutes an emergency purchase final cost notification rather than an open solicitation, traditional set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, and competitive bidding opportunities do not apply to this particular posting. The emergency procurement process utilized by IDVA allowed for direct contracting with Illinois Joining Forces to expedite service delivery during the three-month period when immediate operational support was required. No additional vendors or alternative award scenarios are indicated in the available documentation for this finalized emergency contract.