R706--Material Handling Bridge Contract

Contract 36C79126D0003 is a short-term, sole-source bridge award issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Commodities and Services Acquisition Service to SAWTST LLC. Awarded on December 18, 2025, in the amount of $1,683,822.88, this non-personnel services contract is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. The award was executed under the statutory authority of FAR 6.302-5 and 38 USC 8127(c) to prevent mission-critical interruptions in order processing for veteran patients following a protest that delayed the new national material handler contract. The scope of work involves comprehensive logistics management for the Distribution Logistics System (DLS), including receiving, storage, inventory and stock control, packaging, care of supplies, issue processing, shipping, and distribution. Performance is centered around VA DLS operations, with administrative oversight provided by the contracting office in Golden, Colorado. This interim agreement ensures the continuity of essential supply chain operations and the uninterrupted delivery of commodities to veterans until a permanent contract solution is established.