V797P7262A-003.pdf

LIMITED SOURCES JUSTIFICATION

ORDER >$150,000

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) PART 8.405-6

Acquisition Plan Action ID:

Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

Network Contracting Office 16 2002 Holcombe Boulevard Houston, TX 77030

1. Description of Action: This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Multiple-

Award Schedule Program (41 U.S.C. 251 and 40 U.S.C. 501). This sole source action will be awarded as a new requirement.

Order against: FSS Contract Number: V797P-7262A

Name of Proposed Contractor: Medicus Healthcare Solutions, LLC Street Address: 22 Roulston Road City, State, Zip: Windham, NH 03087 Phone: 887-442-5956 x 1154

2. Description of Supplies or Services:

The Government intends to award a sole sourced firm fixed price task order contract from General Service Administration (GSA) VA FSS to Medicus Healthcare Solutions, LLC for onsite Hospitalist/Nocturnist Services for a period of performance of six (6) months from the date of award to support the Veterans of Central Arkansas Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) in little Rock, AR located at 4300 West 7th Street, AR 72205. This short term task order contract for onsite Hospitalist/Nocturnist total estimated cost is referenced below in estimated cost breakdown:

Total Estimated Hours: 1,680

(4) IDENTIFY THE AUTHORITY AND SUPPORTING RATIONALE (see 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(A), (B), and

(C) or 8.405-6(b)), AND IF APPLICABLE, A DEMONSTRATION OF THE PROPOSED

CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED SUPPLY OR SERVICE.

An urgent and compelling need exists, and following the ordering procedures would result in unacceptable delays.

Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized

In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order provided that the original order was placed in accordance with the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures. The original order must not have been previously issued under sole source or limited source procedures.

Items peculiar to one manufacturer:

A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data is: (If FAR 8.405-6(a)(2)iii before posting. Do not include specific proprietary data. Only mention the type of equipment, procedure, etc. to show that proprietary supplies or services are being procured.)

These are “direct replacements” parts/components for existing equipment.

The material/service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed/performing. Describe the equipment/function you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system.

(5) DESCRIBE WHY YOU BELIEVE THE ORDER REPRESENTS THE BEST VALUE CONSISTENT WITH

FAR 8.404(d) TO AID THE CONTRACTING OFFICER IN MAKING THIS BEST VALUE

DETERMINATION:

In accordance with FAR Part 8.404 (d) Pricing, the complexity and circumstance of each acquisition should determine the level of detail of the analysis required. It is determination of the Contracting Officer to use VA/GSA schedule pricing as fair and reasonable as the costs for items covered under a VA FFS have already been determined to be fair and reasonable.

(6) DESCRIBE THE MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AMONG SCHEDULE HOLDERS AND THE

RESULTS OR A STATEMENT OF THE REASON MARKET RESEARCH WAS NOT CONDUCTED:

Market research was conducted by posting a source sought/intent to sole source on Federal

Business Opportunities and a query was conducted in the Vendor Information (VIP)/VetBiz system.

(7) ANY OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE JUSTIFICATION:

No Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business or Veteran Owned Small Business could provide this requirement. This requirement will be awarded as a non-personnel services task order contract. If this contract is not awarded it will directly affect patient safety of the Veterans of CVAHCS.

(8) A STATEMENT OF THE ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE AGENCY MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR

OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS THAT LED TO THE RESTRICTED CONSIDERATION BEFORE ANY

SUBSEQUENT ACQUISITION FOR THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES IS MADE:

CAVHCS has implemented a multi-point plan that will address staffing concerns. Vacancy announcements, career fairs, and advertisements are being accomplished to reduce the current staffing vacancies.

(9) REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION: I certify that the requirement outlined in this justification is a Bona Fide Need of the VA and that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that processing of this limited sources justification restricts consideration of FSS contractors to fewer than the number required by FAR Subpart 8.4.

(10) APPROVALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE

a. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S CERTIFICATION (required): I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.