P03 PLimiting_SourcesJustification_OverSat_Redacted.pdf

VHAPG Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Revision: 01 Effective Date: 09/01/2024

LIMITED SOURCES JUSTIFICATION

ORDER >SAT

FAR PART 8.405-6

(1) Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 17, Health Care Resources Branch, located at , in support of VISN 17, VA Health Care System at Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS), Pathology and Laboratory Services, .

(2) Description of Action: This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Multiple- Award Schedule Program (41 U.S.C. 152(3) and 40 U.S.C. 501).

This acquisition is for a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) task order to provide locum phlebotomy services to VA beneficiaries of CTVHCS for a period of six (6) months. This will allow sufficient time to implement a new method for ensuring continuity of these essential services.

Order against: FSS Contract Number: 36F79725D0200

Name of Proposed Contractor: A-TEAM SOLUTIONS LLC Street Address: 12507 MARLOW RD City, State, Zip: FULTON MD 20759 Phone: 866-328-3511

(3) Description of Supplies or Services:

The contractor shall provide locum phlebotomy services to beneficiaries of the CTVHCS.

Phlebotomy services include venipuncture of outpatients and inpatients, processing of various specimen types, documentation of required performed maintenance of the department, receiving, packing and shipping of specimens and supplies to various locations for laboratory testing, essential for monitoring and diagnosing medical conditions and treatment of VA beneficiaries. The services are required Monday – Friday as well as on weekends and holidays.

The vendor is expected to provide staff capable of working various shifts and schedules that include rotating working weekends and holidays.

VHAPG Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Revision: 01 Effective Date: 09/01/2024

These are “direct replacements” parts/components for existing equipment.

The material/service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed/performing.

(5) Describe Why You Believe the Order Represents the Best Value consistent with FAR 8.404(d) to aid the contracting officer in making this best value determination:

the vendor’s pricing has been guaranteed at their GSA FSS rates, which the ordering contracting officer (OCO) has determined to be fair and reasonable. Furthermore, the GSA FSS contract allows for an additional discount on orders.

it is essential that CTVHCS continue to provide these services without interruption.

(6) Describe the Market Research Conducted among schedule holders and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

A search of the Veteran Small Business Certification utilizing North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 561320 found 1692 Service-Disabled/Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SD/VOSB). Also, 382 small businesses were identified through U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Dynamic Small Business Search and 22 SDVOSB were identified under GSA

SIN 621-046.

This 6-month task order will allow sufficient time to implement a new method for ensuring the continuity of these essential services without affecting the care of VA beneficiaries.

(7) Any Other Facts Supporting the Justification:

The current FSS task order is set to end September 30, 2025. The services were previously solicited under GSA eBUY RFQ1744866 36C25725Q0183, as a base plus two (2) option years;

however, the solicitation was cancelled