AAALAC J A Document-redacted_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification & Approval (J&A) document for a sole source contract with the Association for Assessment Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) for the Joint Special Operations Medical Training Center (JSOMTC) at Fort Liberty, NC. The document cites FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) for sole source justification, as AAALAC is the only organization that provides the required inspection, assessment, and accreditation services for facilities utilizing live tissue protocols for scientific/medical training.

The contract includes a base year from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, with four one-year option periods extending through December 31, 2029. The contract value is under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold of $250,000. The requirement is mandated by DODI 3216.01 and Defense Health Agency regulations which require all DOD institutions using animals for RDT&E or training to maintain AAALAC International accreditation. The J&A was signed by a SWMG(A) S-4 Supply Specialist on October 16, 2024, and approved by the Contracting Officer on October 24, 2024.