A.02 JA Justification and Approval (24-C-0002)_Redacted.pdf

Wyoming Army National Guard Justification and Approval

W912L3-24-C-0002 Non-Clinical Case Management Services

WYOMING ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

Single Source Justification and Approval

W912L3-24-C-0002

Section A: General Contract Information

1. Identification of the agency: The United States Property and Fiscal Office, Purchasing and Contracting, Wyoming Army National Guard, 5410 Bishop Blvd, Cheyenne, WY 82009.

2. Description of the action being approved: Single Source Justification and Approval.

3. Description of the services: Non-Clinical Case Management Services. Estimated price: $325,000.00.

4. Statutory authority(s) permitting other than full and open competition: 10 U.S.C.2304(c)(1);

6.302-1; 10 U.S.C. 2304(d)(1)(B) and 6.302-1(a)(iii)(B).

Section B: Description of the Services Required

5. Nature of the acquisition which requires use of authority(s) cited: Non-Clinical Case Management Services are required to effectively prepare, track, and assess the medical readiness of WYARNG service members according to the service member’s specific medical readiness requirements to achieve the highest levels of medical readiness and deployability for assigned federal and state missions. These services are overwhelmingly administrative in nature and do not require a nursing degree to perform. The current Bridge expires on June 30, 2024. As these services are vital to the Wyoming Military Dept., approval is being requested to bridge the current Contract by twelve (9) months from July 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025 to allow the Wyoming National Guard additional time to complete the conversion of the services to government employees taking over the program.

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source

6. Special Notice: The Justification and Approval will be posted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.301,(d)(1), and under the guidance of: 10 U.S.C.2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, whereas the services needed by the agency are available from only one responsible source and no other type of services will satisfy the needs of the agency.

7. Fair and Reasonable Pricing: The total estimated price for a nine-month bridge will be $325,000.00 for Non-Clinical Case Management Services. It is believed the requirements will increase by one case manager. Therefore, the assumption is that prices obtained will increase to the extent required to support an additional employee. Price escalation factors are not listed as this contract is an extension for a total of nine (9) months. The price of The Siegel Group is considered fair and reasonable when compared to the IGE as it is approximately 4% higher than the IGE.

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Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

8. Market Research: Market Research efforts have identified that the performance work statement is aligned with the commercial market in terms of pricing and objectives and the Government’s need to complete a Bridge contract is in the best interest of the Government.

9. Actions to Increase Competition: The Wyoming Army National Guard will continue to exhaust every effort to increase competition, by soliciting with small business concerns that will likely submit a competitive offer at fair market price.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source Awards

10. Steps to Preclude Future Single Source Awards: The Wyoming Army National Guard will continue contacting knowledgeable individuals regarding market capabilities to meet requirements, while reviewing the results of recent market research undertaken to meet similar or identical requirements. The Wyoming Army National Guard will continue to query Government wide databases for contracts and other procurement instruments intended for use by multiple agencies; while participating in interactive, on-line communication among industry, acquisition personnel, and customers. The Wyoming Army National Guard will continue conducting site visits or participate in industry conferences to involve potential offerors early in the acquisition process, as well as continue to review systems such as the System for Award Management, the Federal Procurement Data System, and the Small Business Administration's Dynamic Small Business Search.

11. Other Facts: Under the guidance of 10 U.S.C. 2304(d)(1)(B) and FAR 6.302-1(a)(iii)(B), in the case of a follow-on (bridge) contract for the continuation of highly specialized services. Services may be deemed to be available only from the original source and may be procured through procedures other than competitive procedures when; it is likely that award to a source other than the original source would result in unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency’s needs.

Section F: Contracting Officer's Rep Certification

12. I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in this justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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Section G: Contracting Officer's Determination

13. I have determined, in accordance with FAR13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.