P03 JOFOC SingleSourceJustification_MPT-SAT.pdf

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 1 of 2 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 02 Eff Date: 03/31/2020

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: 36C248-20-AP-4292

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 08, James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, Library (142D) Reference 2237, 673-20-4-026-0074.

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: This is an Internet based product to provide desktop access to clinical medicine and nursing. Resources for group of titles to the practice of evidence based healthcare in support of JAHVH.

The total cost to the government is $102,982.50, base and four (4) optional years.

Period of performance:

Base year: 09/18/2020- 09/17/2021 Option year one: 09/18/2021- 09/17/2022 Option year two: 09/18/2022- 09/17/2023 Option year three: 09/18/2023- 09/17/2024 Option year four: 09/18/2024- 09/17/2025

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: This is a brand name request to purchase Library e-books (stat REF) manufactured by Teton Data Systems Inc, is the only company that has STAT)-REF required by physicians and clinicians across the VA. Stat-REF manufactured by Teton Data Systems Inc. provides library of subscription that is required by JAVH. Accordingly, Teton Data Systems Inc is the only firms capable of providing the supplies and services describe in section 111 above without the Veterans Health Administration experiencing substantial duplication of cost that could not be expected to be recovered through competition and unacceptable delays in fulfilling its requirements.

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

Market research conducted via VIP, GSA , email and eCMS VIP searched under NAICS code 519130 revealed 214 SDVOSB, 32 are VOSB’s.

Market research confirms there is confidence 2 or more quotes will be received from capable SDVOSBs at a fair and reasonable price. It is in the best interest of the government to set this procurement aside to SDVOSB.

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

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 2 of 2 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 02 Eff Date: 03/31/2020

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.

Fair Price Reasonableness (PFR) will be based upon quotes received and evaluation factors.

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