JOFOC CNH (Empres at Casper dba Shepard of the Valley)_signed Final._Redacted.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification and Approval (J&A) For

Other Than Full and Open Competition (>SAT)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C259-20-AP-3473. Empres at Casper, LLC {dba Shepard of the Valley Rehabilitation)

Tracking ID: 2020-08-07Tll:10:33

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 19 (NCO19), 6162 South Willow Drive, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, in support of the Wyoming Healthcare System at Sheridan V AHCS (Veterans Administration Healthcare System) located at 1898 Fort Road Sheridan, WY 82801. This action is funded by a 1358. Therefore, there is no associated 2237.

2. Nature and/or Description of the Action Beino- Processed: This procurement is for the establishment of a sole source Firm-Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) for community nursing home (CNH) services for the Sheridan Veterans Administration Healthcare System (VAHS) to Empres at Casper, LLC (DBA Shepard of the Valley Rehabilitation) located in Casper, WY. This will be a 1.5-year IDC (18 Months). The period of performance will be 01 October 2020 through 31 March 2022.

FAR13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items: This procurement is for the establishment of an IDC utilizing procedures in accordance with FAR 13 .5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items and specifically FAR 13.501 Special Documentation Requirements, where acquisitions conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures are exempt from the requirements of FAR Part 6, but still require a justification using the format of FAR 6.303-2. This acquisition does not fall within FAR Part 8 Required Sources of Supplies and Services, therefore the procedures associated with limited sources justification will not be utilized.

3. Description of Supplies/Services Reguired to Meet the Agency's Needs: The CNH will provide all facilities and services to support short and long-term care for Veterans. These services include rehabilitation, nursing, and clinical care in accordance with the performance work statement. The current contract 36C25919P0418 expires on 30 September 2020. Empres at Casper, LLC (DBA Shepard of the Valley Rehabilitation) has met all requirements under the VA policy/directive established by the Office of Geriatrics and Extended Care. Additionally, they are certified under Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and licensed by the State of Montana. This will be a 1.5-year IDC (18 Months). The period of performance will be O 1 October 2020 through 31 March 2022. The total estimated value of this contract is

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition: 41 USC §3304(a)(l), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 ( a)(2).

(X) (1) Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements per FAR 6.302-1;

( ) (2) Unusual and Compelling Urgency per FAR 6.302-2;

( ) (3) Industrial Mobilization, Engineering, Developmental or Research Capability or Expert Services per FAR 6.302-3;

( ) (4) International Agreement per FAR 6.302-4 ( ) (5) Authorized or Required by Statute FAR 6.302-5;

OFOC SOP Revision 08 Page 1 of 4

Original Date: 03/22/11

Revision 08 Date: 04/18/2018

25 Aug 2020