JA FAR Part 13.pdf

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION UNDER SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)(i)

On the basis of the following justification, I, as Contracting officer pursuant to the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), hereby determine that the circumstances of this contract action deem only one source is reasonably available.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Contracting Office Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) Frederick, proposes to enter into a sole source contract with Survey Monkey, Inc. under simplified procedures.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Office of Connected Care (OCC) requires their current SurveyMonkey account be upgraded from 2 lines to 20 lines to allow for use by entire Telehealth Program in support of all Telehealth Quality and Training.

The data that have been gathered is currently stored within SurveyMonkey. All existing data will be upgraded and retained in new system. SurveyMonkey is the only vendor able to provide this level of service. This is because the current data and formatting cannot be transitioned to other vendors due to the proprietary nature of the existing data.

Market Research was conducted to identify possible sources of the required Survey Monkey Subscription. The Vendor Information Page (VIP), SBA Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS), GSA eLibrary, GSA Advantage, and NASA SEWP were all queried key words “Survey Monkey”.

No vendors were found via VIP, GSA eLibrary or GSA Advantage. The DSBS search yielded one result, however additional research determined the company merely has experience using survey monkey, they do not offer the required subscription. Survey Monkey is a subcontractor on NASA SEWP however due to the proprietary nature of the data collected under the VA’s current account, the requirement must remain with Survey Monkey, Inc and not one of the prime contract holders.

Therefore, the use of a sole source contract to Survey Monkey, Inc on the open market using simplified procedures is in the best interest of the Government.

Certification Contracting Officer:

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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