JOFOC - Signature Healthcare at the Courtyard.pdf

VHAPM Part 813.106 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 02 Eff Date: 03/31/2020 families as the CNH of choice for healthcare services based on location and level of care. Public Law (PL) 88- 450, PL 106-117 and 38 U.S.C. 1720 create the expectation that qualified veterans will receive CNH services in their community. The geographic factor in these circumstances makes this requirement unique and, therefore, not subject to competition. A break in continuity of care to these veterans would prove to be detrimental and negatively impact the quality of life for the aged veterans who require critical assisted services and a supportive environment. The objective is to meet the healthcare needs and promote maximum wellbeing. The statutory authority used for this requirement permitting other than full and open competition is FAR 6.302-1 Only one (1) Responsible Source and No other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted:

Market research of 6/11/2019, revealed that there was not a reasonable expectation of receiving quotes from two (2) or more SDVOSBs, VOSBs or small businesses that could provide the service. On 1/05/2021 an addendum to market research was completed that validates information on market research of 6/11/2019 as still current, accurate, and relevant. There are currently no avenues of any mandatory or other government sources to procure Community Nursing Home services from. The services are currently provided under BOA VA248-16-A-0017 by Signature Healthcare at the Courtyard. The CO reviewed the system for award management (SAM) database to determine business size. A search of the Signature Healthcare at the Courtyard using the website Medicare.gov Nursing home Compare generated a report which shows the facility had an above average overall rat based on health inspections, nursing home staffing and quality measures. This report includes nursing occupied, resident councils, ownership type and reported deficiencies. In addition to evaluation of community nursing homes, this report is also used to locate future procurements within the local area. The website ahca.myflorida.com was used to determine the daily Medicaid reimbursement per diem rates.

Market research, in accordance with FAR Part 10, by synopsis of the proposed acquisition, advising industry of the pending acquisition and soliciting inquiries from interested parties. Market research conducted on the Vendor Information Pages, Wage Determination website, website and Google search engine yielded the same results. This procurement is critical to the continuity of providing nursing home care services to veterans that currently reside in the facility. It was determined that there were no other nursing homes (s) in a geographically convenient area near the veteran(s) family. The contractor is currently and has in the past successfully provided services to these veterans and is knowledgeable of VA procedures and requirements. A change in environment would be emotionally and mentally disruptive to their well-being as well as, to their families and caregivers.

5. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR13.106-1(b). 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.