Single Source SDVOSB Justification over SAT.pdf

VHAPG Part 819.7008/7009 Sole Source Awards to SDVOSB/VOSB Page 1 of 2 Revision: 02 Effective Date: 04/15/2023

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification and Approval (J&A) For

Other Than Full and Open Competition (>SAT)

JOFOC: FY24-NCO17-961

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C257-24-AP-1456

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17, in support of

VISN 17, North Texas VA Health Care System, Purchase Request 671-24-2-196-0042.

2. Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Approved: This procurement is for a new firm-fixed price contract for the acquisition of Preventative Maintenance and Services for Perkins Elmer Gamma Counters and Liquid Scintillation Analyzers (Tri-Carb) in accordance with FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items.

3. Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency’s Needs: The Contractor shall provide all labor, travel, materials, tools, and equipment necessary for the service of the Perkins Elmer two (2) Wizard2 Gamma Counters, one (1) Wizard Detector, 550 samples, and two (2) Liquid Scintillation Analyzers (Tri-Carb). The Contractor shall be certified and trained to perform services on Perkins Elmer / Revvity equipment and associated equipment. The estimated value of this contract to include a twelve-month base period plus 4 twelve-month options is $282,229.00. The estimated period of performance for this acquisition is 03/20/2024 to 03/19/2029.

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition: 41 USC §3304(a)(5), 38

U.S. Code § 8127(c), as implemented by FAR 6.302-5 (Authorized or Required by Statute). COs may use the non-competitive (sole source) procedures authorized in VAAR 819.7008 (DEVIATION) up to $5,000,000.

( X ) 819.7008 Sole source awards to a certified service-disabled veteran-owned small business;

5. Demonstration that the Contractor’s Unique Qualifications and/or Nature of the Acquisition Requires the Use of the Authority Cited Above (applicability of authority): Per the authorities cited in number 4 above, the Contracting Officer may award a sole source contract per 38 U.S.C.

8127(c) if he/she has identified a Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) capable of providing the products and/or services at fair and reasonable prices, and is in the best interest of the government.

6. Description of Efforts Made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as deemed practicable:

Market Research was conducted to determine sources available to provide Perkins Elmer Gamma Counter and Liquid Scintillation Analyzers (Tri-Carb) service plans. Efforts were made to contact several Service-Disabled Veterans Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) to gather statements for the capability to provide services for Perkins Elmer equipment. There was one SDVOSB identified that can perform the services per the Scope of Work.

7. Determination by the CO that the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and Reasonable: Gamma Counter and Liquid Scintillation Analyzers (Tri-Carb) services will be determined fair and reasonable in accordance with (IAW) FAR 13.106-3(a)(2)(ii) prices found reasonable on previous purchases. They will also be compared with similar items in a related industry IAW FAR 13.106-3(a)(2)(iv).

8. Description of the Market Research Conducted and the Results, or a Statement of the Reasons

Market Research Was Not Conducted: See number 6 above. The CO has verified SDVSOB status in VIP and has reviewed the capabilities of the intended sole source.

VHAPG Part 819.7008/7009 Sole Source Awards to SDVOSB/VOSB Page 2 of 2 Revision: 02 Effective Date: 04/15/2023

9. Any Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other than Full and Open Competition:

None. Per the authorities cited in number 4 above, the Contracting Officer may award a sole source contract per 38 U.S.C. 8127(c) if he/she has identified a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) capable of providing the products and/or services at fair and reasonable prices and is in the best interest of the government.

10. Listing of Sources that Expressed, in Writing, an Interest in the Acquisition:

Franklin Young International.

11. A Statement of the Actions, if any, the Agency May Take to Remove or Overcome any Barriers to Competition before Making subsequent acquisitions for the supplies or services required:

The Government will continue to monitor the market for additional SDVSOB that have the capability to perform maintenance and service on Perkins Elmer equipment.

12. Requirements Certification: I certify that the requirement outlined in this justification is a Bona Fide Need of the Department of Veterans Affairs and that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Brittney Brown Healthcare Engineer South Texas Healthcare System

13. Approvals in accordance with the VHAPM Part 806.3 OFOC SOP:

a. Contracting Officer or Designee’s Certification (required): I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Shannon Hodgson Contracting Officer Network Contracting Office (NCO) 17

b. One Level Above the Contracting Officer (Required over the SAT but not exceeding $750K): I certify the justification meets requirements for other than full and open competition.

Latasha Messer Branch Chief

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 17

BRITTNEY

BROWN

Digitally signed by

BRITTNEY BROWN

Date: 2024.03.07 13:34:14 -06'00'