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Justification and Approval (J&A) For

Other Than Full and Open Competition (>SAT)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C257-26-AP-2318

JOFOC Tracker #: FY26 – NCO 17 – 933

1. Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

Contracting Activity: Network Contracting Office 17 (NCO-17) 5441 Babcock Rd., Ste. 302 San Antonio, TX 78240 Requesting Office: Amarillo VA Health Care System Radiology

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

NCO-17 intends to award a new purchase order as a sole source procurement to Panhandle Nuclear Rx LTD for the acquisition of various radiopharmaceuticals. The order will include a one-year base period and a one-year option period.

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

Description Quantity*

Sestamibi, 10-30 mCi 500

Sestamibi, 15-60 mCi 7

Tc-99m Ceretec WBC 2

Gallium Citrate, 10 mCi 2

Tc-99m MAA, 5 mCi 63

Tc-99m MDP, 23 mCi 200

Tc-99m Sulfur Colloid, 1-8 mCi 30

Tc-99m Filtered Sulfur Colloid, 1 mCi 10

Tc-99m DTPA 1

Tc-99m PYP 1

Tc-99m 04, 30 mCi 41

Tc-99m 04, 50 mCi 80

Tc-99m Choletec, 5-8 mCi 75

Tc99m MAG 3, 4/8/10 mCi 285

I-123 Capsule, 100 uCi 15

I-123 Capsule, 200 uCi 15

UltraTag RBC Kit 15

In-111 WBC Tags, w/ 3-5 mCi 7

In-111 Octreoscan 6

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I-123 MIBG 3

Co57 Flood Source 1

C057 Point Source Markers (3) 1

• Estimated Annual Quantities

Estimated Value: $REDACTED

PR #: REDACTED

Base period delivery dates: 5/1/2026 – 4/30/2027 Option I delivery dates: 5/1/2027 – 4/30/2028

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

( X ) (1) Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements per 41 USC §3304(a)(1) as implemented by

RFO 6.103-1;

( ) (2) Unusual and Compelling Urgency per 41 USC §3304(a)(2) as implemented by RFO 6.103-2;

( ) (3) Industrial Mobilization, Engineering, Developmental or Research Capability or Expert Services per 41 USC §3304(a)(3) as implemented by RFO 6.103-3;

( ) (4) International Agreement per 41 USC §3304(a)(4) as implemented by RFO 6.103-4

( ) (5) Authorized or Required by Statute per 41 USC §3304(a)(5) as implemented by RFO 6.103-5;

( ) (6) National Security per 41 USC §3304(a)(6) as implemented by RFO 6.103-6;

( ) (7) Public Interest per 41 USC §3304(a)(7) as implemented by RFO 6.103-7;

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

Panhandle Nuclear Rx LTD is the only nuclear pharmacy in the Amarillo area that can manufacture and deliver the requested radiopharmaceuticals within their limited shelf life period. Accordingly, Panhandle Nuclear Rx LTD is the only firm capable of providing the supplies and services described in Section 3 above without the Veteran’s Health Administration experiencing unacceptable delays in fulfilling its requirements.

6. Description of Efforts Made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as possible (including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by RFO Part 5 and, if not, which exception under RFO Part 5 applies):

A notice of intent to sole source was published on SAM Contract Opportunities for this requirement under 36C25726Q0368. The notice stated that any responsible source could respond to the notice and shall be considered by the agency. The response date of the notice passed and there was no response to the notice.

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7. Determination by the CO that the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be

Fair and Reasonable:

The Contracting Officer has determined that the anticipated prices will be fair and reasonable. The proposed prices will be compared to the current order prices.

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

A search of the mandatory sources for supply procurements, UNICOR and Ability One, identified that they do not offer radiopharmaceuticals. A search using Purdue University’s nuclear pharmacy locator identified that Panhandle Nuclear Rx LTD is the only nuclear pharmacy in the Amarillo area. A search using the SBA’s Dynamic Small Business Search identified that there is only one, Panhandle Nuclear Rx, small business nuclear pharmacy in the Amarillo area. As described in Section 6 above, market research, in accordance with RFO Part 10, was conducted by synopsis of the proposed acquisition, advising industry of the pending acquisition and soliciting inquiries from interested parties.

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

None

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 or services required:

Market research will be conducted prior to exercising the option and subsequent to any other acquisition to identify if there has been any changes in the marketplace.

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.

//SIGNED// 04/28/2026

REDACTED Date:

Radiology Service Chief Amarillo VA Health Care System

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13. Approvals in accordance with the VHAPM Part 806.3 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.

//SIGNED// 04/28/2026

Contracting Officer

b. One Level Above the Contracting Officer (Required over SAT but not exceeding $900K): I certify the justification meets requirements for other than full and open competition.

//SIGNED// 04/30/2026

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