VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for MPT up to SAT

Revision: 02 Effective Date: 12/30/2025 Page 1 of 3 Acquisition ID #: 36C250-27-AP-0432

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C250-27-AP-0432

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 10, VA Northern Indiana Healthcare

System, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Services has submitted VA Form 2237 #36C250-27-AP- 0432 in the amount of $53,592.00.

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

VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System, Fort Wayne VAMC requires scheduled, unscheduled, and STAT courier services to transport and deliver laboratory specimens, supplies, and pharmaceutical medications and/or supplies for Veterans and the surrounding community based outpatient clinics (CBOC’s). This action will be awarded as a new firm fixed price bridge contract for three (3) months, for the period of 11/2/26-01/31/27.

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

This is an urgent and compelling requirement. A bridge contract is needed to maintain these critical services while solicitation procedures are still ongoing to establish a long term contract. All American Express Solutions, LLC., is the only contractor equipped and available to provide the level of services needed locally. All American Express Solutions, LLC., is an SDVOSB and has all of the resources needed to complete the requirements and can start immediately to prevent a lapse in Courier Services. All American Express Solutions, LLC., shall provide the following in the amount of $53,592.00:

SERVICES EST QTY UNIT

1. Provide Courier Service for laboratory specimens from Community Based Outpatient

Clinic (CBOC) Mishawaka, IN. Pick-up and delivery scheduled Monday through Friday excluding government holidays.

Clinic Pick-Up time: 3:15pm

VA Delivery Time: 5:45pm

Days

2. Provide Courier Service for laboratory specimens from Community Based Outpatient

Clinic (CBOC) Muncie, IN. Pick-up and delivery scheduled Monday through Friday excluding government holidays.

Clinic Pick-Up time: 3:00pm

VA Delivery Time: 5:00pm

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3. Provide Courier Service for laboratory specimens from Community Based Outpatient

Clinic (CBOC) Peru, IN. Pick-up and delivery

Clinic Pick-Up time: 2:30pm

4. Provide Courier Service for laboratory specimens from Marion, IN. Pick-up and delivery as needed.

5. Provide Courier Service for laboratory specimens from Marion, IN VA Medical Center.

Pick-up and delivery scheduled Monday through

Friday excluding government holidays.

Clinic Pick-Up time: 4:30pm

VA Delivery Time: 5:30pm

6. Provide Courier Service for Pharmacy products between Campuses. Pick-up and delivery as needed.

7. Provide Courier Service for laboratory specimens from Community Based Outpatient

Clinic (CBOC) Defiance, OH. Pick-up and delivery

8. Provide Courier Service for Pharmacy products from Fort Wayne Campus to Community Based

Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) Mishawaka, IN.

VA Pick-Up time: 8:00am

Clinic Delivery Time: 10:30am

9. Provide Courier Service for laboratory specimens from Community Based Outpatient

Clinic (CBOC) Huntington, IN Pick-up and delivery

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10. Provide Courier Service for laboratory specimens from Marion, IN VA Medical Center.

Pick-up and delivery scheduled Monday through

Thursday excluding government holidays.

Clinic Pick-Up time: 4:00pm

VA Delivery Time: 5:30pm

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

All American Express Solutions, LLC., is a SDVOSB and was contacted to provide a quote for their services.

An Internet search was conducted on the following databasis: SBA VetCert and FPDS in an effort to identify any other contractors that are capable of providing these services immediately to avoid a lapse in services;

the search returned zero (0) results due to not being able to meet the period of performance dates. The results indicated that the price from All American Express Solutions, LLC., is able to meet the timeframes required by the Statement of Work to avoid a lapse in service. This will be awarded to All American Express Solutions, LLC.

5. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with RFO 12.102. I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Tiera T. Sims Date Contracting Officer