JA Single Source STAT and Esoteric Lab Testing St. Cloud VA_signed_Redacted.pdf

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 1 of 2 Acquisition ID#

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C263-23-AP-4519

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network 23 Contracting Office, 1303 5th St. Suite 300, Coralville, IA 52241.

Organizational Activity: St. Cloud VA Health Care System, 4801 Veterans Drive, St.Cloud, MN 56303

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

Estimated Amount:

The St Cloud VAHCS requires services of a contractor to provide STAT and Esoteric testing on an as needed basis seven days a week and 24 hours a day. The contractor must be within a 10 mile radius to provide meet the timeframe of urgent requests to allow for the continuity of direct patient care and quality service for our veterans.

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

The contractor is required to be within a 10-mile radius of the St. Cloud VA Medical Center and must be able to provide STAT and Esoteric testing on an as-needed basis, seven days a week, 24 hours a a day. The contractor and its employees shall all have the licenses, permits, accreditation, professional certifications and qualifications required by federal and state laws to provide laboratory testing and consult services. This includes: (a) Accreditation by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), Joint Commission, CLIA or equivalent.

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

-Review of market research of past contracts for this requirement.

-SAM.gov -SBA Dynamic Small Business Search -Intent to Sole Source posted on SAM.gov from 06/28/25 – 07/07/25 and produced no inquiries or new sources.

-Past Performance Evaluation of incumbent Contractor.

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 2 of 2 Acquisition ID#

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.

Joseph Bennett, Contract Officer Date

7/8/25

JOSEPH

BENNETT

Digitally signed by

JOSEPH BENNETT

Date: 2025.07.08 11:52:52 -05'00'