CAVHS Hoptel_Limiting_Sources_Justification_MPT-SAT Emergency corrections.pdf

Attachment 1: Justification for Limiting Sources for Micro-Purchase Threshold up to the SAT

VHAPG Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Page 1 of 2 Revision: 01 Effective Date: 09/01/2024 Acquisition ID#: 36C256-26-AP-1976

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

FAR 8 – Justification for Limiting Sources (LSJ) For

Limiting Sources (<SAT)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C256-26-AP-1976

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network/Program Contracting Office

16, located at 5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750, Houston, TX 77056, in support of the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center at 2002 Holcombe Blvd. Houston, TX 77030.

Purchase Request Number: 598-26-2-729-0050

2. Description of Action: This requirement pertains to the Central Arkansas Veterans

Healthcare System (CAVHS) Hoptel Services (Off-site Lodging) for our veterans and caregivers. An emergency bridge contract is necessary due to pending litigation that has triggered a Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) stay. The emergency contract will be issued as a follow-on sole source to the current incumbent under the General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Contract. This measure ensures that there will be no disruption in the provision of lodging services for veterans and their caregivers during the legal proceedings.

Order against: FSS Contract Number: 47QMCB20D000N

Name of Proposed Contractor: Hall Brian dba Brian Hall Properties Street Address: 101 N Acacia Ave City, State, Zip: Solana Beach, CA 92075-1198 Phone: (310) 849-5550

3. Description of Supplies or Services: Off-site lodging services for veterans and caregivers.

The estimated value of the proposed action is $ 149,984.00

4. Authority:

Order Against FSS: Authority of the Multiple Award Schedule Program, Title III of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 USC 251, et seq.); Title 40 USC 501, Services for Executive Agencies; and Section 803 of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2002 (PL 107-107) and implemented by FAR 8.405-6. Mark the applicable exception:

An urgent and compelling need exists, and following the procedures would result in unacceptable delays(FAR Subpart 538.7104-3(a));

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-8#FAR_8_405_6

Attachment 1: Justification for Limiting Sources for Micro-Purchase Threshold up to the SAT

VHAPG Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Page 2 of 2 Revision: 01 Effective Date: 09/01/2024 Acquisition ID#: 36C256-26-AP-1976

5. Rationale/explanation to support cited authority: A GAO protest was filed on January 8, 2026. Due to the nature of this protest and in accordance with FAR 33.105-3(b)(1), a sole source emergency bridge contract is required, necessitating a stay of performance. This action arises from the pending litigation, which has triggered a CICA stay. Implementing this sole source emergency bridge contract ensures there will be no disruption in service for our veterans and caregivers, maintaining continuity of care and support during the resolution of the litigation.

6. Note that this determination satisfies the requirements of FAR 8.405-6. The requirement to prepare a written justification IAW FAR 6.303 does not apply to Federal Supply Schedules.

Orita A. Jarvis Jackie Merriman Contract Specialist Contracting Officer

NCO16/RPOC NCO 16/RPOC

Date: _______________ Date: _______________ https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-8#FAR_8_405_6 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-6#FAR_6_303