P03 - Single Source Justification MPT to SAT Redacted.pdf

Revision: 02 Effective Date: 12/30/2025 Page 2 of 3 Acquisition ID# 36C262-26-AP-7506

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The requested Nuclear Medicine teleradiology interpretation services are being added to an existing contract under which the contractor already provides teleradiology interpretation services for PVAHCS and NAVAHCS. The incumbent contractor has established credentialing, secure connectivity, reporting workflows, and integration with VA imaging systems necessary to provide uninterrupted teleradiology services.

Awarding these additional Nuclear Medicine interpretation services to another source would require separate credentialing, onboarding, systems integration, workflow implementation, and administrative oversight. This would duplicate existing efforts, increase transition time, and introduce unnecessary operational risk during a period when PVAHCS requires uninterrupted coverage due to the anticipated absence of its sole Nuclear Medicine Radiologist. Modifying the existing IDC to include these services is the most efficient and effective means of meeting the Government’s requirements while maintaining continuity of patient care.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: Market research previously conducted in support of the award of IDC No.

36C26226D0057 identified commercial teleradiology vendors/providers capable of performing the required services. However, the current requirement is limited to adding Nuclear Medicine teleradiology interpretation services to the existing contract for PVAHCS alone.

The Government considered the existing contract and the current operational requirement in determining the appropriate acquisition approach. This action modifies the existing IDC to add Nuclear Medicine teleradiology interpretation services required by PVAHCS. Because the Government is modifying the existing contract to meet this requirement, no additional market research was conducted for this action.

Awarding this limited requirement to a different contractor would require duplicative efforts, which could delay implementation and increase administrative burden. Therefore, modifying the existing contract is the most efficient and effective means of meeting the Government’s requirements.

To remove these barriers and promote competition for future requirements, the Government is pursuing a VISN-wide competitive acquisition strategy for long-term teleradiology services.

Acquisition planning has been initiated, and requirements development is underway. The planned competitive solicitation will provide sufficient lead time for interested vendors to complete credentialing, privileging, and technical onboarding requirements.

5. Contracting Officer's 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.