P03 JA Sole Source.docx

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Procurement, Acquisition, and Logistics Technology Acquisition Center 23 Christopher Way Eatontown, NJ 07724

2. This requirement will be accomplished via: [ X ] New Purchase Order [ ] Modification No. [ ] Purchase Card Purchase Order will be:

[ x ] Firm Fixed Price [ ] Cost Type Contract: [ ] Time and Materials [ ] Other (Specify):

Type of Funds (e.g., Supply Fund, Franchise Fund, IT, etc.):

[ X ] Nursing Funds FCP 241

3. Description of Supplies or Services.

Services: Project Red (Re-Engineered Dischage) Services Only Quantity being procured: Base plus 4 option years Estimated unit cost:

Estimated total cost (including option quantity, if any):

4. Authority Cited.

[ X ] FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.

[ ] Other FAR Authority

5. Reason for Authority Cited.

The proposed source for this action is Engineered Care Inc.

[X] Explain exclusive licensing agreements: VA Requires the use of Project Red software as it is the only software that meets VA’s requirements for discharge requirements that is integrated with the VA Medical Record (Vista/CPRS).

Project Red

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Sole Source Justification Checklist Template_FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)_(18-JAN-2024)

Project Red is a broader strategy for optimizing the discharge process across different patient populations, emphisizing throrough communication nd coordination of discharge. “Project Boost” and “Care Transitions Interventions” solely focus on improving transitions for older adults. The VA needs to have a system that is user friendly for patients of all age demographics.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition.

[ x ] There is only one responsible source for this item. Efforts made to locate additional sources are described under the “Market Research” paragraph of this document. There is no competition anticipated for this acquisition. Procurement data does not include any unnecessary requirements that may inhibit competition.

7. Actions to Increase Competition.

[ x ] The solicitation will contain requirements for the acquisition of a competitive TDP that will allow for future full and open competition.

8. Market Research.

Market research was conducted by the VA Technical Expert during the time of preparation of the requirement. The methods used and results are as indicated below:

[ x ] The market research consisted of the following: Web search of similar software products. As well as a request for information posted to the NASA SEWP website. Which resulted in one response from SRR Internationl. Though there are products that offer some similar functionality, no product other than Project Red integrates to VA’s VistA medical records, SRR International’s response provided a generic response to services but did not specifically address the discharge and VistA requirements of this effort.

9. Interested Sources.

[ x ] Solicitation covering this procurement will be synopsized in the Contracting Opportunities Page and any bids/proposals received shall be evaluated.

Project Red

VA-25-00039959

Sole Source Justification Checklist Template_FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)_(18-JAN-2024)

Technical/Requirements Certification I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in this justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination I hereby determine that the anticipated price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable based on prior procurement history

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Contracting Officer Certification/Approval I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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