36C77019Q0284-003.pdf

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

OFOC SOP Revision 08 Page 1 of 3 Original Date: 03/22/11 Revision 08 Date: 04/18/2018

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification and Approval (J&A) For

Other Than Full and Open Competition (>SAT)

Acquisition Plan Action ID:____36C770-19-AP-0345_______________________________________

1. Contracting Activity: Charleston VA CMOP

IFCAP 2237# 766-19-2-400-0480

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

BRAND NAME SPECIFIC MEDICATION AS REQUESTED BY THE VA MEDICAL CENTERS THE Charleston

VA CMOP SERVES. AS REQUESTED ON 2237# 766-19-2-500-0480

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

GLUCOSE SENSOR GUARDIAN MMT 7020 ( XJ024) 5 per BX

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).

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

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

VENDOR MEET THE BRAND SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS AS REQUESTED ON 2237# 7766-19-2-400-0480 These types of brand name drugs 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 drug to treat the patient's medical condition. Substituting another drug 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

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Description of Efforts Made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as deemed practicable:Charleston VA CMOP IS NOT REQUESTING PURCHASE FROM AND CERTAIN

VENDOR. MULTIPLE VENDORS OFFER THIS PARTICULAR NAME BRAN

Determination by the CO that the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and Reasonable:

Description of the Market Research Conducted and the Results, or a Statement of the Reasons Market Research Was Not Conducted:It is believed that two or more SDVOSB’s can provide the same product at a fair and reasonable price.

Any Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other than Full and Open Competition: NA

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.

Glenda Dame Date Logsitics Charleston VA CMOP

11. 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.

Julian Lake Date Contracting Officer

NCO 15

Glenda Dame 541700

Digitally signed by Glenda Dame 541700 Date: 2019.02.01 07:47:04 -05'00'

Julian S.

Lake 251184

Digitally signed by Julian S. Lake 251184 Date: 2019.01.31 09:50:24 -06'00'

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

Date

Ralph Crum

NCO 15

Supervisor, CMOP

Ralph R. Crum 547284

Digitally signed by Ralph R. Crum 547284 Date: 2019.02.01 15:14:12 -06'00'