Sole Source JA_Redacted.pdf

Attachment 1: Request for SDVOSB/VOSB Sole Source Justification Format IAW VAAR 819.7008/9

AP: 36C247-26-AP-2750

VHAPG Part 819.7008/7009 Sole Source Awards to SDVOSB/VOSB Page 1 of 2 Revision: 05 Effective Date: 12/15/2025

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification and Approval (J&A) For

Other Than Full and Open Competition

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C247-26-AP-2750

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 07, Columbia VA Medical Center, VA2237: 544-26-3-4103-0098

2. Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Approved: The government intends to award a new one-year Firm Fixed Price Services contract for Employee Assistance Program Services.

3. Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency’s Needs: The Contractor shall provide Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services to all employees and their dependents associated with the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center. Services shall be provided by qualified, licensed Clinical Professional Staffing able to perform their assignments without conflict of interest.

Estimated cost: , Period of Performance: 06/01/2026 – 5/31/2027.

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition: 41 USC §3304(a)(5), 38 U.S.

Code § 8127(c), as implemented by RFO 6.103-5 (Authorized or Required by Statute). COs may use the non-competitive (sole source) procedures authorized in VAAR 819.7008 (DEVIATION) or VAAR

819.7009 (DEVIATION)- up to $5,000,000. Check the specific VAAR clause used below:

(X) 819.7008 Sole source awards to a certified service-disabled veteran-owned small business; or ( ) 819.7009 Sole source awards to a certified veteran-owned small business

5. Demonstration that the Contractor’s Unique Qualifications and/or Nature of the Acquisition Requires the Use of the Authority Cited Above (applicability of authority): The authority under 38 U.S.C. 8127(c) allows sole source awards to SDVOSB/VOSB concerns. The vendor, J.E. Federal Enterprises, LLC, has been determined to be a certified and responsible SDVOSB concern. The proposed acquisition is under $5 million.

6. Description of Efforts Made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as deemed practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by RFO 6.301 and, if not, which exemption under RFO 5.101(b)(1) applies: A notice of sole source will be published at the time of award and this Justification will be published as part of this notice.

7. Determination by the CO that the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and Reasonable: Proposed pricing will be compared with historical pricing for the same or similar services to determine price is fair and reasonable.

8. Description of the Market Research Conducted and the Results, or a Statement of the Reasons

Market Research Was Not Conducted: Market research was conducted to determine if the proposed vendor was a certified SDVOSB concern in accordance with the requirements of 38 U.S.C.

8127(c).

Attachment 1: Request for SDVOSB/VOSB Sole Source Justification Format IAW VAAR 819.7008/9

AP: 36C247-26-AP-2750

VHAPG Part 819.7008/7009 Sole Source Awards to SDVOSB/VOSB Page 2 of 2 Revision: 05 Effective Date: 12/15/2025

9. Any Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other than Full and Open Competition: None, authority under 38 USC 8127(c).

10. Listing of Sources that Expressed, in Writing, an Interest in the Acquisition: J.E. Federal Enterprises, LLC

11. A Statement of the Actions, if any, the Agency May Take to Remove or Overcome any Barriers to

Competition before Making subsequent acquisitions for the supplies or services required: Market research will be conducted on future requirements to determine the state of the marketplace to ensure the maximum competition is considered.

12. Approvals in accordance with the VHAPM Part 806.3 OFOC SOP:

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

Jacob A. Tackett Contracting Officer

NCO-7 / RPO-E