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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 1 of 1 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 01 Eff Date: 04/23/2018

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: 36C250-18-AP-3025

1. Contracting Activity:

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 260 East University Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio 45219-2637 513-559-3712 Station Code: 36C250

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

Veteran outreach, market place targeting and content development.

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

These services are geographically targeted. There is no other vendor that provide these services which can be targeted to the area that is served by the Cincinnati VAMC.

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

VetBiz was queried using NACIS CODE # 541810, PSC Code # R701 and keyword(s) "Optimization Tools.” Located 1 SDVOSBs and 1 VOSBs. The requirement was posted, to FCO and FBO, to allow all interested and capable vendors provide question or quotations for the services required. No inquiries were made and no additional quotations were received.

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.

Luke A. Turner September 25, 2018 Contracting Officer https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/13 https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466