P03 - PG_Part819.7008-7009_Atch1_IAW_FAR6.302-5_VAAR_819.7008-7009 - signed.pdf

Attachment 1: Request for SDVOSB/VOSB Sole Source Justification Format IAW VAAR 819.7008/9

VHAPG Part 819.7008/7009 Sole Source Awards to SDVOSB/VOSB Page 1 of 2 Revision: 05 Effective Date: 12/15/2025

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification and Approval (J&A) For

Other Than Full and Open Competition

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C263-26-AP-2717

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23 (NCO23), 1303

5th St, Suite 300 Coralville, IA 52241

2. Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Approved: The VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System is requesting a procurement for Boiler Plant Piping Repair.

3. Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency’s Needs: The VA Nebraska- Western

Iowa Health Care System is requesting a procurement for Boiler Plant Piping Repair for the Omaha VA Medical Center. The total estimate for this procurement is $43,687.00. Funding is available on 2237 number 636-26-3-5058-0143.

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

Code § 8127(c), as implemented by RFO 6.103-5 (Authorized or Required by Statute). COs may use the non-competitive (sole source) procedures authorized in VAAR 819.7008 (DEVIATION) or VAAR

819.7009 (DEVIATION)- up to $5,000,000. Check the specific VAAR clause used below:

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

or ( ) 819.7009 Sole source awards to a certified 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): The anticipated award is below the $5 Million threshold, the requirements will be synopsized at the time of award, Mark VII is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business as listed on the SBA Small Business Search, and the contract award will be found fair and reasonable making this eligible for a sole source award to a SDVOSB based on 38 U.S.C. 8127(c) and VAAR 819.7008.

6. Description of Efforts Made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as deemed practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by RFO 6.301 and, if not, which exemption under RFO 5.101(b)(1) applies: The Contracting Officer’s determination to make a sole source award is a business decision wholly within the discretion of the Contracting Officer. To ensure the opportunities are available to the broadest number of certified SDVOSBs, this authority is to be used judiciously and only when in the best interest of the Government.

7. Determination by the CO that the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and

Reasonable: The CO will compare the contract price to similar procurement listed in USASpending.gov.

https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/vaar819.asp#8197008 https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/vaar819.asp#8197009 https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/vaar819.asp#8197009 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-6#FAR_6_301 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-5#FAR_5_101

Attachment 1: Request for SDVOSB/VOSB Sole Source Justification Format IAW VAAR 819.7008/9

VHAPG Part 819.7008/7009 Sole Source Awards to SDVOSB/VOSB Page 2 of 2 Revision: 05 Effective Date: 12/15/2025

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

Market Research Was Not Conducted:

1. The following Market Research was conducted.

a. Search the US Small Business Administration Small Business Search for Certified SDVOSB and VOSB companies searching NAICS Code 238220 total 2,767 Veteran Owned Small Business capable of performing this service.

i. 2,553 SDVOSB

ii. 2,758 VOSB

9. Any Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other than Full and Open Competition: None

10. Listing of Sources that Expressed, in Writing, an Interest in the Acquisition: None

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: None

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.

Jeremy Davis Date Boiler Plant Operator Supervisor Nebraska-Western Iowa VA Medical Center

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.

Erica Miller Date Contracting Officer

NCO 23

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