SAM #36C24127P0012

Sole Source Bridge Contract for Waste and Recycling Services at VA Healthcare CWM (Leeds, Northampton)

This opportunity involves a sole source bridge contract for waste and recycling services at the VA Healthcare CWM (Leeds, Northampton): - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs - Network Contracting Office 1 (NE) - Contracting Office (90C) - OEMs and Vendors: - DBI Waste Systems INC (only vendor mentioned) - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive solid waste and recycling management services - Includes collection, recycling, disposal of waste - Provision of all necessary equipment and personnel, including backup resources - Training and support to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Sole source bridge contract to prevent service interruption - 8-month base period while a new competitive contract is developed - Contractor must ensure uninterrupted service and regulatory compliance - No specific products or equipment listed; focus is on service delivery - NAICS code 562111 (Solid Waste Collection), PSC code S205

Description

Notice of intent to award a sole source bridge contract. This is not a solicitation. The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to negotiate a sole source contract for 8 Month Base with DBI Waste Systems INC 377 3rd st Everett MA for the VA Healthcare CWM (LEADS, NORTHAMPTON) to obtain Waste and Recycling pickup/disposal. While procuring a new Base plus 4 option years contract. The current contract 36C24121D0009 ends on 9/30/2026 with no contractual ability to extend. The current RFQ 36C24126Q0568 did not result in an award in time to prevent a lapse in service due to a Protest. A new RFQ is being developed for a base plus 4 option years. This sole source bridge contract with the current vendor will continue service without interruption or risk of service while the new RFQ is being developed. No other contractor can be installed before the contract expiration date without creating a critical service delay. Which would result in hazardous accumulation of waste at the facility. Since the intent is to procure this on a sole source basis, no solicitation will be posted to FedBizOps (FBO). The applicable NAICS code is 562111 Solid Waste Collection with a $47 Million Size Standard. The PSC is S205. The authority for this action is FAR 6.302-2 Unusual and Compelling Urgency due to not being able to award a new Base + 4 option years from RFQ 36C24126Q0133 and 36C24126Q0568. Performance Work statement synopsis contractor shall be responsible for allocating all equipment and personnel, including back‐up resources, to meet all requirements for the comprehensive management of the solid waste and recycling programs for the VAMC CWM (LEADS, NORTHAMPTON) Healthcare System. The comprehensive waste services shall not only include the collection, recycling and disposal of waste, but also the training and support required to ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and Local regulations. Interested persons may contact the Contracting Officer via email at James.Moore14@va.gov regarding this procurement. The determination to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

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