S205--New - Hines VA Waste and Recycling Removal 1 Year Contract April 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023 36C252-22-AP-2137

The Government plans to enter into a sole-source procurement contract with RAS Enterprises, LLC to provide waste and recycling disposal services for the Edward J Hines Jr. VA Hospital and the Joliet Community-Based Outpatient Clinic. This one-year firm fixed price contract, effective from April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023, is being awarded under the legal authority of Public Law 109-461 Section 502, 38 U.S.C. section 8127, and VAAR 819.7007, with a specific emphasis on Vets First sole source actions. The procurement is conducted under FAR 6.302-5, which allows sole source awards when authorized or required by statute. The contract falls under NAICS code 562112, which corresponds to waste collection services. This notice is not a solicitation for competitive bids and no solicitation documents are available, with the Government indicating that telephone requests for such information will not be entertained. The Department of Veterans Affairs’ Network Contract Office 12, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is managing this acquisition. The point of contact for the contract is Jennifer Mead, who can be reached by phone or email. The acquisition reinforces the VA’s commitment to supporting veteran-owned businesses by specifically awarding this contract directly to RAS Enterprises, LLC in accordance with Vets First requirements.