JA Emerg Pest Control.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification and Approval (J&A)

Other Than Full and Open Competition (<SAT)

VHAPG Part 806.3 OFOC Page 1 of 2 Revision: 01 Effective Date: 04/01/23

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C262-23-AP-8567

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 22, VA Long Beach Healthcare System

VA2237 600-23-4-5137-0959

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

This is an emergency requirement for pest control services at the VALBHS.

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

A one-year stand alone contract, firm-fixed price, is issued to address pest control needs.

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

Unusual and Compelling Urgency per 41 USC §3304(a)(2) as implemented by FAR 6.302-2

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

The requirement is deemed urgent and compelling. The incumbent contract could not to perform the required pest control services. The pest and rodent problems have persisted to the point where patient safety is at risk of being compromised. Construction in the areas is impacting the problem and a new contractor is required to eradicate the pest problems and mitigate the issue back to managemeable levels.

6. Determination by the CO that the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and

Reasonable:

Standard industry pricing is considered relative to the urgency and frequency of the facility requirements.

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

Limited market research was conducted; verbal authority was provided to issue award.

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

N/A

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

The sole source award is issued to Orkin.

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification and Approval (J&A)

Other Than Full and Open Competition (<SAT)

VHAPG Part 806.3 OFOC Page 2 of 2 Revision: 01 Effective Date: 04/01/23

10. 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 or services required:

A business decision was made in the best interest of the Government to proceed with a short term award based on the urgent and compelling nature. No additional feedback to included here.

11. 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.

Won Chae, Branch Chief Date NCO 22- Services 5 https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/VHAProcurement/VHAPM/VHAPM_Part_806.3.aspx