C01 JA Notice V797D-50532 36C24526F0005_1.docx

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL NOTICE

GENERAL INFORMATION

BASE NOTICE TYPE

Network Contracting Office 5 (NCO 5) 90C

NCO 5

1540 Spring Valley Dr.

Huntington WV 25704

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Tracy Dotson tracy.dotson@va.gov

AWARD INFORMATION

MODIFICATION NUMBER

AWARDEE NAME*

CONTRACTOR’S UEI

LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA

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AWARDEE ADDRESS LINE 1*

AWARDEE ADDRESS LINE 2*

AWARDEE ADDRESS LINE 4*

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification and Approval (J&A) For Other Than Full and Open Competition(>SAT) Acquisition Plan Action ID:_36C245-26-AP-0083

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 5, Hershel Woody Williams VA Medical Center

2. Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Processed: This is a new requirement for a one-year contract for Reference Laboratory Testing.

Order against:

FSSContractNumber:V797D-50532

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

The estimated value of the proposed action is $750,000 Hershel Woody Williams VA Medical Center is requesting a one-year contract for reference laboratory testing for all labor, supplies, equipment, maintenance, information technology, and supervision to provide Reference testing laboratory services to include the following: specimen preparation and storage, transportation of specimens to its laboratory, pre-analytic processing, analysis, reporting of analytic results and consultation.

VISN5 currently has an established contract with Lab Corp expiring on 9/30/2025. A one-year contract is being requested to cover services until the new VISN contract is awarded.

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition:

(X) (1) Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy AgencyRequirementsper41USC§3304(a)(1) as implemented by FAR6.302-1;

() (2) Unusual and Compelling Urgency per 41USC§3304(a)(2) as implemented by FAR6.302-2;

() (3) Industrial Mobilization, Engineering, Developmental or Research Capability orExpertServicesper41USC§3304(a)(3) as implemented by FAR6.302-3;

() (4) International Agreement per 41 USC §3304(a)(4) as implemented by FAR 6.302-4 () (5)Authorized or Required by Statute per41USC§3304(a)(5) as implemented by FAR 6.302-5;

() (6) National Security per 41USC§3304(a) (6) asimplementedbyFAR6.302-6; ()(7) Public Interest per 41 USC §3304(a)(7) as implemented by FAR 6.302-7;

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

Lab Corp provides a highly qualified technically trained on-site specimen processor with extensive knowledge of laboratory testing menu capabilities. The on-site specimen processor also has an expert knowledge of preparing, storing, and packaging all reference laboratory specimens. The specimen processors are considered the “superusers” of the data interface system for electronically sending results directly to the patient’s electronic health record. Theyenterpatientinformationintothedatainterfaceandensuretestresultsaresenttothe electronic health record. Specimen processors have established effective and efficient laboratory workflows within the laboratory. These workflows have improved continuity of care, decrease specimen turnaround time, and improved patient care.

Lab Corp has an established data interface system for electronically sending results directly to the patient’s electronic health record. Establishing another data interface system will take a considerably amount of time and would cause substantial patient care delays.

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

No other sources were sought.

7. Determination by the CO that the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and Reasonable:

Reference Laboratory Testing is offered on an FSS schedule at fixed prices. FSS has already determined the prices of testing. Therefore, VISN 5 is not required to make a separate determination of fair and reasonable pricing, except for a price evaluation as required by 8.405-2(d). By placing an order against a schedule contract using the procedures in 8.405, VISN 5 has concluded that the order represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative (considering price, special features, administrative costs, etc.) to meet the Government’s needs.

8. Description of the Market Research Conducted and the Results, or a Statement of the Reasons Market Research Was Not Conducted:

Market research was conducted, and Lab Corp can provide the service and has an existing FSS contract. They have also been providing this service to the VAMC for 10 years plus. NCO5 is currently working on a new long term VISN contract for Reference LaboratoryTesting.

9. Any Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other than Full and Open Competition:

The current vendor, Lab Corp has an existing FSS contract. A one-year contract is being requested against the existing FSS contract.

10. Listing of Sources that Expressed, in Writing, an Interest in the Acquisition:

None.

11. A Statement of the Actions, if any, the Agency May Take to Remove or Overcome any Barriers to Competition before Making subsequent acquisitions for the supplies orservices required:

A one-year sole source contract is being sought until the long term VISN contract is awarded. There are no actions or barriers identified.

12. Requirements Certification:I certify that the requirement outlined in this justification is a Bona Fide Need of the Department of Veterans Affairs and that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

MICHAELPORTER

DigitallysignedbyMICHAELPORTER Date: 2025.05.13 12:14:43 -04'00'

Name: Michael Porter, MS, MT(ASCP) Title: Manager, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service Facility: Hershel “Woody” Williams VAMC Date:5/13/2025

13. Approvals in accordance with the VHA PM Part806.3 OFOC SOP:

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

DigitallysignedbyDANFENGLUDate:2025.08.2616:37:17-04'00'

Name: Dan Feng Lu Title: Contracting Officer Facility: NCO5

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b. One Level Above the Contracting Officer (Required over SAT but not exceeding $750K): I certify the justification meets requirements for other than full and open competition.

DigitallysignedbyEVELYNMOUNTDate:2025.08.2714:39:53-04'00'EVELYNMOUNT

Page 1 of Name: Evelyn Mount Title: Branch Chief Facility: NCO5

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