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VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

Last Updated: 02/01/22 Page 1 of 2

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C255-22-AP-3437

1. Contracting Activity:

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway, Leavenworth, KS. 66048

Department of Veterans Affairs, Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center, 5500 E. Kellogg Avenue, Wichita, KS. 67218-1607

Funding:

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount:

The Wichita VAMC has a requirement for Pathway to Excellence Certification, which is the premier global credential for positive practice environments. The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Pathway to Excellence Program is an organizational credential to recognize healthcare facilities that have created positive work environments where nurses can flourish.

This is a 4-year certification and designation for Pathway to Excellence.

Cost Estimate:

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used:

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) is the only Organization providing this program. We have surveyed the market and there are no other programs such as this. There are no know competitors that can meet the objectives of ANCC and ANCC is the sole proprietor of the Pathway to Excellence Program and Designation.

The Pathway to Excellence Certification is the first step in acquiring higher certification. This requirement is only available through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. There are no other organization capable of providing this type of certification. Other VA Medical Centers have acquired the Pathway to Excellence Certification through American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

Recommend Sole Source to ANCC. This is the only organization that has a program for Pathway to Excellence Designation.

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

Last Updated: 02/01/22 Page 2 of 2

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted:

Market Research was conducted through: SAM/FPDS/GSA/SBA/Sources Sought. There is only 1 Organization that provides this credentialing service. The ANCC is the only nationally recognized certifying body for the nursing professional. All national ceritifaciton programs belongs them whether personal or organizational.

5. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR13.106-1(b). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Note: COs are required to make a determination of price reasonableness IAW FAR 13.106-3. See the S19 Open Market (FAR13) Award Documentation Form with Abstract to document price reasonableness.

Emilio Ballentos 09/10/2022 Contracting Officer Date

Emilio Ballentos 632259

Digitally signed by Emilio Ballentos 632259 Date: 2022.09.10 09:47:52 -05'00'