S222--RFQ Daniel Sharps Sole Source Emergency
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the VA Providence Healthcare System, RI, has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract for Emergency Interim Sharps Medical Waste Disposal Services. This is not a solicitation, but an announcement of intent to award a 6-month contract to address an immediate emergency requirement. During this interim period, the VA plans to conduct market research and procure a long-term solution competitively.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for emergency interim services for sharps medical waste disposal. This 6-month contract will ensure continuity of critical services while a comprehensive, long-term acquisition strategy is developed and executed.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source
- NAICS Code: 562112
- PSC/FSC: S222 (Waste Treatment And Storage)
- Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b) (Soliciting from a single source)
- Contract Duration: 6 months (emergency basis)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Intent)
Response Requirements
Interested parties who believe they can meet this requirement should contact the Contracting Specialist.
- Registration: Prospective firms must be registered in SAM (www.sam.gov) and, if claiming Veteran Small Business status, verified by the SBA via VetCert (Veteran Small Business Certification). Vendors must also be vendorized by completing VA Form 10091 at https://www.cep.fsc.va.gov/.
- Contact: Sebastian Freeze, Contracting Specialist, via email at Sebastian.Freeze@va.gov.
- Response Date: The notice was published on April 17, 2026, with a response date of April 24, 2026.
Additional Notes
The determination to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. Vendors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for any amendments.