Attachment 1 Single Source Justification MPT to SAT_Redacted.pdf

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

Last Updated: 02/01/22 Page 1 of 2

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K)

Acquisition Plan Action ID:__36C241-24-AP-4794____________________

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network/Program Contracting Office 1, located at Address, in support of VISN 1 VA Health Care System at 200 Springs Road, Bldg 10, Bedford, MA 01730 2237: 523-24-4-3801-0076

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount:

Subscription to Elsevier’s Mental/Behavioral Health Specialty digital resource for the VISN1 Nursing staff. Mental/Behavioral Health Specialty (Elsevier).

Clinical Skills-Mental/Behavioral Health Specialty is the current legacy digital training platform and the preferred resource for this contract. Clinical Skills-Mental/Behavioral Health Specialty purchase is a digital subscription to a web-based learning tool that nurses use to master over 45 important mental health nursing skills. The format for each skill is a multi-part framework to chart the skills’ components and aspects. The format is based on the nursing competencies which is the critical requirement for this contract and is necessary for the standardized practice of these skills across the VISN and VHA as a whole. This specific training resource integrates with Elsevier’s “Clinical Skills” platform which is used across VHA organizations and VISNs and is on a national VA subscription.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used:

On-line and digital training resources for mental health are legion and vary in content, cost, targeted audience, type of training, certification, level of detail, and quality. The VISN1 Library team conducted a wide search for digital mental health platforms that meet the requirements for the VISN1 nursing and nursing education staff: mental health nursing competencies, and focused course structure for already qualified registered nurses (as opposed to new nurse graduates transitioning to practice). This “cross training” of seasoned nurses allows staffing flexibility within the facilities of

VISN1.

Mental/Behavioral Health Specialty (Elsevier) preferred - Clinical Skills-Mental/Behavioral Health Specialty is the current legacy digital training platform and the preferred resource for this contract. Clinical Skills-Mental/Behavioral Health Specialty purchase is a digital subscription to a web-based learning tool that nurses use to master over 45 important mental health nursing skills. The format for each skill is a multi-part framework to chart the skills’

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

Last Updated: 02/01/22 Page 2 of 2 components and aspects. The format is based on the nursing competencies which is the critical requirement for this contract and is necessary for the standardized practice of these skills across the VISN and VHA as a whole. This specific training resource integrates with Elsevier’s “Clinical Skills” platform which is used across VHA organizations and VISNs and is on a national VA subscription. At this time no other branded journal exists on the market place today with the required technical capabilities that the Mental/Behavioral Health Specialty digital resource possesses. As a result, this is a brand name only requirement for Elsevier branded products.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted:

Only one source is capable of providing the require Mental/Behavioral Health Journal, WT COX, who is a sole desginated authorized reseller of Elsevier.

5. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR13.106-1(b). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Tyler Kenyon Date Contracting Officer