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VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT Last Updated: 02/01/22 Page 1 of 1

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K) Acquisition Plan Action ID:_ 36C260-23-AP-3425____

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 20,

a. VA Portland Health Care Medical Center

b. Organizational Activity: Imaging Department

c. Purchase request (i.e., 2237) number: 648-23-3-124-0021

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

a. 1 Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist, SIN 621-050

b. To perform computerized tomography of the head, neck, spine, chest and body, with and without the use of contrast materials. The purpose of these exams is to achieve diagnostic studies to bring about proper diagnosis and treatment.

c. IGCE: $79,015.00 3 months (June 1, 2023, to August 31, 2023)

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

a. The need cannot be met with current employees or through the direct appointment of temporary employees within the time available by the date, and for the duration of time, help is needed.

b. A single CT Tech is provided by SDVOSB contractor Ghost RX. This contract was previously extended to allow time for the replacement vendor to provide adequate CT tech staffing that would replace the GhostRX provided contract staff.

c. The replacement vendor has not been able to provide staff that were able to complete the onboarding process. Multiple attempts have been made between March 1, 2023 and May 25, 2023 to no avail. The current tasker order expires on 5/31/2023 and cannot be extended.

d. Pursuant to 38 U.S.C 8127(b), and in accordance with VAAR 819.7008 COs may use other than full and open competition when awarding to SDVOSB and VOSB firms for procurements under the SAT.

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

a. The follow-on/replacement task order action was competed among 3 SDVOSBs, the winning bidder has been unable to supply adequate staff, making this emergency sole source award to the incumbent necessary.

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.

Title: Supervisory CO *= Required Field Award Notice