JA SSCMR Tool - Redacted.pdf
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This document is a Single Source Justification form for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to procure a single-source procurement for online access to "Web of Science", a social sciences multidisciplinary citation research (SSMCR) tool. The procurement is for a 12-month base period with four 12-month option years, and the estimated value is redacted. Clarivate Analytics is identified as the sole intellectual property holder and distributor of the Web of Science tool, which justifies the single-source award. Market research was conducted by querying government-wide contract databases, and while 147 organizations were identified using NAICS code 519290, Clarivate confirmed they are the exclusive distributor. The procurement is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) and is not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) of $250,000, with the Acquisition Plan Action ID of 36C776-25-AP-0379. The effective date of this document is 11/15/2024, and it is revision 01 of the justification.
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VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT
Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 1 of 2 Acquisition ID# 36C776-25-AP-0379
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: 36C776-25-AP-0379
1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Program Contracting Activity
Central (PCAC) 6100 Oak Tree Boulevard, Suite 490, Independence, Ohio 44131
2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: Online access to a web-based subscription to a social sciences multidisciplinary citation research (SSMCR) tool/”Web of Science”.
Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) is $ for a 12 month base period and four 12 month option years.
3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: Clarivate Analytics is the sole intellectual property holder and distributor of the Web of Science online citation research tool.
4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: Querying the Government-wide database of contracts and other procurement instruments intended for use by multiple agencies available at www.contractdirectory.gov and other Government and commercial databases that provide information relevant to agency acquisitions. Queries at contractdirectory.gov for “SSCMR” and “Web of science” returned no results. See P02 – Contract Directory Search.
Reasonable evidence exists that the VA Rule of Two could be met; based on 147 organizations identified using NAICS code 519290 as search criteria in the VetCert database. However, as stated by Clarivate (see P02 – Resellers Email), they are the sole distributor for the Web of Science too. A request for information (RFI) would not yield any authorized VOSB/SDVOSB distributors.
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.
VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT
Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 2 of 2 Acquisition ID# 36C776-25-AP-0379
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