36C250-24-AP-4863 - SSJ - Bishop 1.pdf

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

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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: 36C250-24-AP-4863

1. Contracting Activity:

Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 10, Station 583, Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center (VAMC) submits to Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10, a sole source procurmnet request for Indianapolis Coalition for Patient Safety. The funding request for this requirement is through PR-IFCAP: 583-24-3- 544-0039 in the amount of $50,000.00.

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

The Contractor shall provide patient safety services and training. The Contractor shall provide all software, educational information, tools, training, and resource material. The Contractor must combine IHA, Regenstrief, Lilly Foundation and all medical providers. The Contractor must provide a One (1) year certification for the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center as a teaching medical and healthcare system.

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

The Indianapolis Coalition for Patient Safety (ICPS), has expertise in providing numerous VAMC’s specialized medical services, licensed software, certified medical support, training materials for patient mental health and safety. The Indianapolis Coalition for Patient Safety Inc has no-third-party associations with any small business companies to provide service or software. CO will award IAW FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), Exclusive Licensing Agreements, due to the proprietary rights on software and training with the OEM.

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

VetCert research using NAICS 813920. 624 results were identified, but due to proprietary rights on software, none of them can perform this requirement. The VA Rule of Two cannot be met. A second search on SBA DSBS using NAICS code 813920 and key words,” patient safety”, 3 SBA DSBS concerns were identified. The SBA Rule of Two cannot be met. The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) has no third-party affiliations with any small business vendors on their software or training. CO intends to Sole Source to the OEM IAW FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), Exclusive Licensing Agreements.

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.

Date

Kristina L. Peart Contracting Officer https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/13