A.02 JA docx Paramedic Course Redacted.pdf

Control Number: 21-RHCO-A-200 Solicitation: W91YTZ21Q0033

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: $

Name of Intended Contractor: Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC)

Street Address: 350 Merrimack Street City, State, Zip: Lawrence, MA 01843-1748

Phone: 866-697-8243

Period of Performance: 1 January 2021 – December 31, 2024

3. Description of Supplies/Services: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, contractor transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and services necessary to perform the Paramedic Course in support of Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC). This is a non-personal services contract that includes one course of study; the Paramedic (EMT-P) course. The course will train in total up to thirty (30) Health Care Specialist in the clinical and technical skills necessary to sustain and treat patients in wartime situations

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: The proposed Contractor for this requirement is Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC). In 2016, WAMC in conjunction with FTCC created a curriculum for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training to meet their growing Health Care Specialist population. The Womack Army Medical Center’s Soldiers often deploy to support unique missions in isolated and/or austere environments with no military support. The team medics are the sole provider of medical care for the soldiers on their teams. They must be able to provide medical treatment for up to 72 hours without any direct supervision or assistance. The Army's Initial Entry Medical Training is not sufficient to provide the skills to fulfill this requirement. The Army currently does not have a paramedic course to train non-aviation soldiers. The course functions are accelerated programs that provides Paramedic certifications within 20 weeks. The fast pace course gives soldiers the opportunity to obtain advanced training without missing substantial time away from their place of duty. This is significant because FTCC offers a program that is 32 weeks shorter than any other community college in North Carolina. Additionally, FTCC is located 10 miles from Fort Bragg, while the next community college is more than 40 miles away. Due to COVID-19, WAMC Soldiers cannot travel outside the area. The proximity of FTCC serves a cost effective location to conduct the subject training. Therefore, WAMC is requesting to sole source this requirement to FTCC to maintain the unique specifications and continuity of their requirement. If this contract is not awarded, WAMC will not be able to maintain their professional readiness in support of Army medicine and will not meet mission. Additionally, due to COVID-19, Center for Disease Control (CDC), the classroom size of students cannot be more than 10 students at one time. This action within itself has greatly reduced the potential for student soldiers to get training timely and complete the mission.

6. Actions to Increase Competition: A Combined Synopsis/Solicitation will be posted to BETA

SAM website. It is anticipated that FTCC is the only Contractor that can meet the full requirement due to curriculum and distances.

7. Market Survey: Market Research conducted in accordance with FAR Part 10. On 04 December 2020 an on-line search of the Small Business Administration (SBA) Quick Market Research was conducted. The General NAICS code 611310 search revealed multiple small business contractors having the capability to provide services; however, we know from previous contracts and solicitations posted that no other companies have the local capability that we are looking for to support the warfighter training. Additionally, using SBA, I searched using the NAICS and the keywords with no small business identified. I also searched General Services Administration (GSA) using the keywords Paramedic Training and Paramedic Courses with no vendors identified. According, we know that FTCC. See below charts for specifics.

Results of the search using the NAICS 611310:

Economic Group Number of Firms Found

Service-Disabled Veteran 219

Currently SDB Certified 2

Currently HUBZone Certified 35

Currently 8(a) Certified 43

Woman or Women Owned 559

Veteran 352

Results of the search using the NAICS 611310 - Keywords Paramedic Course

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 0

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

8. Procurement History:

Contract Vendor Service POP

W91YTZ-18-P-0190 FTCC EMT-P Course 10 APR – 31 AUG 2018

W91YTZ-18-P-0244 FTCC EMT-P Course 11 JUN – 30 SEP 2018

W91YTZ-18-P-0296 FTCC EMT-P Course 06 AUG - 31 DEC 2018

W91YTZ-20-P-0195 FTCC EMT-P Course 06 JUL – 31 DEC 2020

The EMT-P course was a sole source requirement since FY18.

Previous Contract or Purchase Order Number: W91YTZ20P0195 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: SFC Daniel Conley Position Title : NCOIC Hospital Education

Email address:

Date:

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: LONNIE ROBINSON Position Title: Contracting Officer

Email address: Lonnie.k.robinson.civ@mail.mil Date: 04 December 2020