A.02 Sole Source Mini JA-W91YTZ23Q0146 JA_Redacted.pdf

CUI//SP-PROCURE

Control Number: 23-RHCO-A-515

RFQ/RFP #: W91YTZ22Q00146

Sole Source Justification for Acquisitions under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

(Simplified Acquisition Threshold is $250K)

1. Contracting Activity:

Medical Readiness Contracting Office – East (MRCO-E) Fort Liberty Health Contracting Branch 9275 Doerr Road, Building 1221 Fort Belvoir, VA 22060

2. Description of Action:

Requirement: New Repeat Pricing: Firm-Fixed Price Time & Materials Cost Funds: OMA Other Funds: DHA - Total Dollar Value:

Name of Intended Contractor: American Psychological Association Street Address: 750 First Street NE City, State, Zip: Washington, DC 20002-4242

Phone: 1-202-336-5671

Delivery Date: 30 days after contract award.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: This requirement is for services to provide continued accreditation for the two existing psychology programs at Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC):

Psychology Residency Program and Psychology Internship Program.

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

Controlled by: USAHCA CUI Category: SP-PROCURE Limited Dissemination Control: FED ONLY POC: Cynthia A. Richardson-Rhone

(910) 907-9310 Cynthia.a.richardson-rhone.civ@health.mil

RFQ/RFP #: W91YTZ22Q00146

(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: Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Liberty, NC has a requirement for Psychological Accreditation Services. The American Psychological Association (APA) is the only organization that can provide the required services. In accordance with the sole source letter (see PCF cabinet W91YTZ23Q0146, folder A.02), APA is the only organization that accredits doctoral internships in Psychology, and Postdoctoral Residencies in Psychology. Designated by the Surgeon General of the Army, WAMC is responsible for conducting internship and residency programs to train military Psychologists in support of the Army’s mission. There are no other companies that provide accreditation for programs internationally and in Canada, that meet the specific needs of this medical center and are equivalent to the APA. The APA is the only council that performs the accreditation function for military treatment facilities funded by the military across all branches of service. It is also the only accrediting body recognized by state licensing boards in the United States. The programs must meet APA accreditation standards and undergo a site review to be accredited through the APA.

The APA is the only organization that evaluates and provides accreditation to Clinical Psychology Residency and Internship programs in the United States. These programs are housed within the Department of Defense across all branches. Currently, there are no effective competition since there is only one accrediting body for residencies and internships. If this requirement is not approved, WAMC will not meet their mission to train Military Psychologist Intern Doctors.

6. Actions to Increase Competition: No additional actions will be taken to increase competition for this requirement. However, this action will be posted on SAM.gov to increase competition for future requirements.

7. Market Survey: Market Research was conducted on 3 July 2023 in accordance with FAR Part

10. A search of the Small Business Administration (SBA) Quick Market Research website for NAICS Code 611710 (Educational Support Services), and key words “Psychology Accreditation” showed the following results:

Search using NAICS and Keywords “Psychology Accreditation”

Economic Group Number of Firms Found Service-Disabled Veteran 0 Currently SDB Certified 0 Currently HUBZone Certified 0

RFQ/RFP #: W91YTZ22Q00146

Search using NAICS 611710

8. Procurement History:

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

Previous authority for less than Full & Open Competition: N/A

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 the required product/services are not available using mandatory sources, and delivery cannot be made by the required delivery date.

Submitted By: Martha L. Maloy Position Title: Deputy Director, Department of Medical Education

Email address:

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: MICHAEL J. MCCOLLUM Position Title: Contracting Officer

Email address: michael.j.mccollum12.civ@health.mil

Currently 8(a) Certified 0 Woman or Women Owned 0 Veteran 0

Economic Group Number of Firms Found Service-Disabled Veteran Currently SDB Certified Currently HUBZone Certified Currently 8(a) Certified Woman or Women Owned Veteran

MCCOLLUM.MICHAE

L.JAMES.1287594409

Digitally signed by

MCCOLLUM.MICHAEL.JAMES.1287594

Date: 2023.08.15 10:32:28 -04'00'