Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to negotiate a sole‑source bridge contract for waste collection and recycling services at the White River Junction VA Healthcare System to avoid a service gap while a new competitive RFQ is being prepared. The incumbent, Corporate Waste Solutions, will provide an 8‑month base period with the possibility of four additional option years, handling all solid waste, recycling, disposal, and related compliance training. This urgent action is justified under FAR 6.302‑2 due to the risk of hazardous waste accumulation if service is interrupted.
• Scope: Full solid‑waste and recycling management for a VA medical center, including collection, disposal, recycling, and regulatory compliance training.
• Duration: 8‑month base period, with up to four 1‑year option extensions.
• Value: Not disclosed; NAICS 562111 (Solid Waste Collection) with a $47 M size standard.
• Location: White River Junction, Vermont (VA Medical Center).
• Sole‑source justification: Incumbent already equipped, staffed, and familiar with site‑specific requirements; no time to transition to a new vendor without risking health‑hazard conditions.
• Procurement authority: FAR 6.302‑2 (Unusual and Compelling Urgency).