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VHAPM Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under $150K

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 1 of 1 Original Date: 08/30/17

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($150K)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: VA245-18-AP-3506

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 05, DCVA Medical Center

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

The Washington D.C. Veterans Affairs Medical Center (DC VAMC), 50 Irving Street, NW, Washington D.C. 20422 has a requirement for twenty-four (24) hour, 7 days a week, ambulance service for the beneficiaries of the DC VAMC.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: Long Term requirement being competed and will not be awarded in time.

So that there is no break in service, a short term contract for 60 days will be put into place to cover services until the competitive requirement can be put in place.

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

Market Research was not conducted because the incumbent is already in place and prepared to perform the services.

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.

Ryan Mullins Date Contracting Officer https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/13 https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466