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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION UNDER SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN COMMERCIAL ITEMS IN

ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 13.5

Acquisition Plan Action ID:___

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 21

a. Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21

b. VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS) Mental Health Dept. – Health Care for Homeless Veterans HCHV

2. Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Processed:

In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(2), only one source available, an open market sole source award will be made to Ke Hale A Ke Ola, . The type of contract will be a fixed price FP Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract consisting of a five (5) year performance period. The estimated total amount for one year is $ with a total contract maximum of .

FAR13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items: This procurement is for HCHV Emergency Housing services to Homeless Veterans in accordance with FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items and specifically FAR 13.501 Special Documentation Requirements, where acquisitions conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures are exempt from the requirements of FAR Part 6, but still require a justification using the format of FAR 6.303-2.

3. Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency’s Needs:

The Department of Veterans Affairs established Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV), in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 501, and 2031. The Department of Veterans Affairs is implementing programs to end homelessness for veterans and this program’s purpose is consistent with that effort through the provision of immediate short-term housing for homeless veterans. Initially serving as a mechanism to contract with providers for community-based residential treatment for homeless Veterans, many HCHV programs now serve as the hub for a myriad of housing and other services that provide VA with a way to reach and assist homeless Veterans by offering them entry to VA care. Outreach is the core of the HCHV program. The central goal is to reduce homelessness among Veterans by conducting outreach to those who are the most vulnerable and not currently receiving services and engaging them in treatment and rehabilitative programs.

This service will be performed on an as needed basis, at the per diem and length of time agreed upon, and in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. VA is obligated only to the extent authorized placement of patients are made under this contract. The program is designed to provide temporary Emergency Housing to engage the Veterans into the transition to permanent Housing options. This requirement is estimated to utilize six (6) beds per day throughout a one (1) year performance period.

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Restricted Competition:

FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items. The statutory authority for applying the Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items of FAR 13.5 is 41 U.S.C. § 1901 and is implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) for restricting competition on this procurement. Competition is restricted on this procurement for the reason below:

( x ) Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements

5. Demonstration that the Contractor’s Unique Qualifications or Nature of the Acquisition Requires the Use of the Authority Cited Above (applicability of authority):

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The performance work statement requires the delivery of 24/7 residential services including meals, support services and case management available specifically to both male and female veterans. The site must be accessible for non-ambulatory veterans and located to access community resources including transportation. Ka Hale A Ke Ola, has provided these services consistently since FY 2010.

6. Description of Efforts Made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as deemed practicable:

In accordance with FAR 5 the requirement has been synopsized, Notice of Intent (NOI) was issued 7/30/20 36C26121Q0011 which requested that any SAM registered capable vendor interested in performing should submit a quote or capability statement.

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13. Approvals in accordance with the VHAPM Part 806.3 OFOC SOP:

a. Contracting Officer or Designee’s Certification (required): I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

b. One Level Above the Contracting Officer (Required over SAT but not exceeding $700K): I certify the justification meets requirements for other than full and open competition.

c. VHA RPO HCA Review and Approval: I have reviewed the foregoing justification and find it to be complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief and recommend approval (if over $68 million) or approve ($700K to $68 million) for other than full and open competition.