S--Solid Waste & Recycling Collection Svcs

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Puget Sound Healthcare System located at the American Lake Division in Tacoma, Washington, plans to enter into a sole-source agreement with Harold Lemay Enterprise, Inc. (operating as Lakewood Refuse Services) to provide comprehensive non-hazardous solid waste and recycling services. This agreement will cover all necessary labor, materials, tools, equipment, and supervision required for the collection, removal, transportation, and disposal of solid waste and recyclables produced at this facility. The action is being conducted in accordance with FAR 13.501 and is not a solicitation or request for offers, although interested and capable sources may submit proposals or capability statements for consideration. Respondents are required to provide clear evidence of their ability to perform these services, with all responses due by 2:00 PM PDT on August 24, 2015, submitted via email. The contract is identified under solicitation number VA26015N1021 and falls under NAICS code 562111, pertaining to waste collection services. The contracting activity is managed by Network Contract Office 20, located in Vancouver, Washington. This notice emphasizes the intent to negotiate without competitive bidding while still considering alternative sources that demonstrate the capability to fulfill the contract requirements.