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VHAPM Part 806.3 Other Than Full and Open Competition (OFOC) SOP Attachment 2: Request for Sole Source Justification Format >$150K

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification and Approval (J&A) For

Other Than Full and Open Competition (>$150K)

Acquisition Plan Action ID:__VA770-19-AP-0141_________________________________________

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 17 , DALLAS VA CMOP

IFCAP 2237# 763-19-1-021-0132

2. Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Processed:

BRAND NAME SPECIFIC MED-SURG AS REQUESTED BY THE VA MEDICAL CENTERS THE DALLAS VA

CMOP SERVES. AS REQUESTED ON 2237# 763-19-1-021-0132

3. Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency’s Needs:

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition:

( x ) (1) Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements per FAR 6.302-1;

( ) (2) Unusual and Compelling Urgency per FAR 6.302-2;

( ) (3) Industrial Mobilization, Engineering, Developmental or Research Capability or Expert Services per FAR 6.302-3;

( ) (4) International Agreement per FAR 6.302-4 ( ) (5) Authorized or Required by Statute FAR 6.302-5;

( ) (6) National Security per FAR 6.302-6;

( ) (7) Public Interest per FAR 6.302-7;

FAR13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items: The authority for applying the Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items of FAR 13.5 is 41 U.S.C. 1901 and is implemented by for restricting competition on this procurement via FAR 13.106-1(b)(2).

5. Demonstration that the Contractor’s Unique Qualifications or Nature of the Acquisition Requires the Use of the Authority Cited Above (applicability of authority):

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BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION DOES ALLOW FOR FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AS LONG AS THE

VENDOR MET THE BRAND SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS AS REQUESTED ON 2237# 763-18-4-021-1032

These types of brand name med surg items are prescribed by the Veteran's attending Physician who has the authority to prescribe the method of treatment to best satisfy the medical condition of his/her patient. The physician has determined this item as the best med surg item to treat the patient's medical condition. Substituting another med surg item other than that specifically prescribed is beyond the role, competency, and professional functions of the Contract Specialist and would be detrimental to the treatment of the Veteran patient

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

DALLAS VA CMOP IS NOT REQUESTING PURCHASE FROM AND CERTAIN VENDOR. MULTIPLE

VENDORS OFFER THIS PARTICULAR NAME BRAND

Determination by the CO that the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and Reasonable: Price were determined to be fair and reasonable based on past procurements purchased by The Government Purchase card.

7. Any Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other than Full and Open CompetitionListing of Sources that Expressed, in Writing, an Interest in the Acquisition: NA

8. 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:

NA

9. 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.

Lynn Graf Date Logistics Supervisor Dallas VA CMOP

10. Approvals in accordance with the VHAPM Part 806.3 OFOC SOP: This part if filled out by

Contracting Staff as part of the Justification

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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.

Julian Lake Date Contracting Officer

NCO15

b. One Level Above the Contracting Officer (Required over$150K but not exceeding $700K): I certify the justification meets requirements for other than full and open competition.

Ralph Crum Date

NC0 15

Supervisor, CMOP Acquisition

c. VHA SAO HCA Review and Approval: I have reviewed the foregoing justification and find it to be complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief and recommend approval (if over $68 million) or approve ($700K to $68 million) for other than full and open competition.

Name Date VHA Head of Contracting Activity (HCA)

Julian S. Lake 251184

Digitally signed by Julian S. Lake 251184 Date: 2018.11.19 11:42:08 -06'00'

Ralph R.

Crum 547284

Digitally signed by Ralph R. Crum 547284 Date: 2018.11.19 13:07:02 -06'00'