36C244-23-AP-4778 ONE STOP CE dc 1_Redacted.pdf

36C244-23-AP-4778| ONE STOP RECRUITING LLC

Effective Date: 03/15/2023 Revision: 02

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification and Approval

For

Exception to Fair Opportunity Memo

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C244-23-AP-4782

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 04, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System

(VAPHS), Network Contracting Office 4 (NCO4), 2237 #646-23-4-716-0112.

2. Description of Action:

The proposed sole source task order to One Stop Recruiting LLC against IDIQ 36C24421D0086 is for a one-year firm fixed price (FFP) effort for multi-specialty nursing and medical staffing for VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System.

3. Description of Supplies or Services:

The proposed action is to provide multi-specialty nursing and medical staffing support for VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. Specifically, the task order shall provide staffing for the following positions: Certified Nursing Assistant, Constant Observation Technician (Patient Sitter), and Licensed Practical Nurse. The total estimated value of the proposed order is

4. Statutory Authority: The statutory authority permitting an exception to fair opportunity is Section 41 U.S.C. 4106(c) as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 16.505(b)(2)(i):

( ) FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A): The agency need for the supplies or services is so urgent that providing a fair opportunity would result in unacceptable delays.

( ) FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B): Only one awardee is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services ordered are unique or highly specialized.

(X) FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C): The order must be issued on a sole-source basis in the interest of economy and efficiency because it is a logical follow-on to an order already issued under the contract, provided that all awardees were given a fair opportunity to be considered for the original order.

( ) FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(D): It is necessary to place an order to satisfy a minimum guarantee.

( ) FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(E): For orders exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, a statute expressly authorizes or requires that the purchase be made from a specified source”. The statutory authority permitting an exception to fair opportunity for this action is 38 U.S.C. 8127(c), known as the Veterans First Contracting Program which provides the authority to directly contract with a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB).

36C244-23-AP-4778| ONE STOP RECRUITING LLC

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12. Contracting Officer's Certification (required): I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Kevin M. Balser Date Branch Chief Medical Team 1, NCO4

13. Approvals in accordance with VHAPG Part 816.505 Indefinite Delivery Contracts: Ordering.

a. One Level Above the Contracting Officer (Required over SAT but not exceeding $750K): I certify the justification meets requirements for other than full and open competition.

Daniel P. Shea Date Division 1 Chief, NCO4

HIGHER LEVEL APPROVAL (Required for orders over $750,000):

b. VHA Advocate for Competition/Head of Contracting Activity (HCA) REVIEW AND APPROVAL (over $750,000 to $15 million): I have reviewed the foregoing justification and find it to be complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief and approve for other than full and open competition.

Joseph P. Maletta Date VHA Head of Contracting Activity (HCA) kevin balser 1496982

Digitally signed by kevin balser 1496982 Date: 2023.09.19 09:51:50 -04'00'

DANIEL SHEA Digitally signed by DANIEL SHEA Date: 2023.09.19 10:04:25 -04'00'

JOSEPH

MALETTA

Digitally signed by JOSEPH

MALETTA

Date: 2023.09.20 20:25:52 -04'00'

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