A.02 JA docx.pdf

Control Number: 20-RHCO-A-316 Solicitation: W91YTZ20Q0166

Sole Source Justification Acquisitions under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

(Simplified Acquisition Threshold is $250K)

1. Contracting Activity:

Regional Health Contracting Office – Atlantic (RHCO-A) Fort Bragg Contracting Cell 6021 5th Street, Building 1467 Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5505

2. Description of Action:

Requirement: New Repeat Pricing: Firm-Fixed Price Time & Materials Cost Funds: OMA Other Funds: Total Dollar Value: $16,450.00

Name of Intended Contractor: AACN-E-LEARNING

Street Address: 27071 Aliso Creek Road City, State, Zip: Aliso Viejo, CA

Phone: 800-899-3399

Period of Performance: 1 July 2020-30 June 2022

3. Description of Supplies/Services: This contract is for critical care specialized nursing in support of the Intensive care nurses (ICU) located at Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC). This specialized training is to support COVID-19 patients as required.

4. Authority Cited:

(a) FAR 13.106-1(b) (1) (i): Only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreement, brand name or industrial mobilization); OR

(b) FAR 13.106-1(b) (1) (ii): Only one source can provide a portion of the purchase that is a particular brand-name item; OR

(c) FAR 8.405-6(a) (1) (i) (A): An urgent and compelling need exists, and following the procedures would result in unacceptable delays; OR

(d) FAR 8.405-6(a) (1) (i) (B): Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized; OR

(e) FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(c): In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order not previously issued under sole-source or limited-sources procedures.

5. Reason for Authority Cited: Requirement is in support of COVID-19 pandemic that will

Provide Training to 50 intensive care unit (ICU) nurses over the next two (2) years. This is a sole-sourced requirement with the American Association of Critical Care Nurse Organization. This training will allow ICU nurses specialty training mandated for COVID-19 patients. This organization is the only certified licensing agency dedicated to support requirement for the site training and 50 ECCO Intensive Care Unit End User Licenses. The Critical Care Nursing Training Fees will enable the intensive care nurses at WAMC to receive required training to care for the highly critical patients admitted to WAMC during the COVID19 period. Any further delay of critical procedural training will cause the cases to be ultimately shut down the operating rooms until proper services are restored.

This purchase is made to support COVID-19 at Womack Army Medical Center, and other facilities as mandated. Without this purchase, WAMC will not meet their mandated requirements to support the nation with COVID-19 highly trained personnel to meet the mission for Fort Bragg Soldier’s and their families.

6. Actions to Increase Competition: Action will be posted out on BETASAM.

7. Market Survey: Market Research conducted in accordance with FAR Part 10. On 2 Jun 2020, I completed the research using the on-line search of the SBA an GSA. The General NAICS code of 511210 (Software Publishers) was researched revealed multiple small business contractors having the capability to provide service; however, due to the specific COVID-19 specialized training for ICU nurses.

Results of the search using the NAICS 511210

Economic Group Number of Firms Found

Service-Disabled Veteran 870

Currently SDB Certified 112

Currently HUBZone Certified 163

Currently 8(a) Certified 112

Woman or Women Owned 1041

Veteran 1183

Results of the search using the Key Word Software Publishing and NAICS 511210

Economic Group Number of Firms Found

Service-Disabled Veteran 0

Currently SDB Certified 0

Currently HUBZone Certified 0

Currently 8(a) Certified 0

Woman or Women Owned 0

Veteran 1

These items are not available on the General Schedule Administration (GSA) contract schedule.

I researched keywords “Critical Care Nurse Training and ICU Nurse Training” and could not locate any contractors having the capabilities.

8. Procurement History: None identified at this time.

Previous Contract or Purchase Order Number: N/A Previously competed? N/A No Yes

Previous authority for less than Full & Open Competition: FAR 13.106-1(b) (1) (i): Only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreement, brand name or industrial mobilization)

9. Technical / Requirements Certification: I certify that the support data under my cognizance which are included in this mini-J&A are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Submitted By: COL Lisa M. Foglia Position Title : Director, Department of Medical Education Email address:

Lisa.m.foglia.mil@.mil.mil

10. Contracting Officer Certification and Approval: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signature:

Typed Name: CHERYL A. RICKER Position Title: Contracting Officer

Email address: Cheryl.a.ricker2.civ@mail.mil Date: 8 Jun 2020