Justification 36C26226P0993 P00001 Emergency Bridge Valet and Shuttle.pdf

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification and Approval (J&A) For

Other Than Full and Open Competition

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C262-26-AP-9900

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 22, on behalf of VA Long Beach Healthcare System (VALBHCS). Purchase Request Number: 600-26-4-5669-0723

2. Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Approved: This procurement is for Shuttle and Valet services and is being conducted in accordance with Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO) 6.103, Other than full and open competition, and FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services. These services are currently being provided under Contract Number 36C26226P0993, which includes FAR Clause 52.217-8. A four-month extension under this contract is essential to maintain ongoing transportation support pending the outcome of a Government Accountability Office (GAO) protest. This extension will utilize four out of the six months available under FAR 52.217-8. This is a Firm-Fixed Price contract.

3. Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency’s Needs: Shuttle and Valet services help Veterans safely access the medical center and minimize barriers to care, which is especially important for Veterans with mobility challenges, chronic conditions, or disabilities.

These services include continuous shuttle operations throughout the VALBHCS campus and associated parking areas using buses and carts, as well as full valet parking services. These services were competitively solicited under Solicitation #36C26226Q0512. An award announcement was made on September 22, 2026, and a new contract was expected to begin on October 1, 2026;

however, a protest was submitted to the GAO [GAO protest B-424859] on September 23, 2026, challenging the award decision and postponing the start of the new contract. This extension is needed to ensure continuity of mission-critical services for four months, pending the outcome of the protest. The total estimated value of this extension is $717,272.00, and the period of performance is extended by four months to 01/31/2027.

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition: 41 USC §3304(a)(5), 38 U.S. Code § 8127(c), as implemented by RFO 6.103-5 (Authorized or Required by Statute).

Contracting Officers (COs) may use the non-competitive (sole source) procedures authorized in VAAR 819.7008 (DEVIATION) or VAAR 819.7009 (DEVIATION)- up to $5,000,000. Specific VAAR clause used:

(X) 819.7008 Sole source awards to a certified service-disabled veteran-owned small business

5. Demonstration that the Contractor’s Unique Qualifications and/or Nature of the Acquisition Requires the Use of the Authority Cited Above (applicability of authority): VAAR 819.7008 authorizes sole source awards to SDVOSB concerns based on 38 U.S.C. 8127(c). The incumbent, Marquis Solutions, LLC, is a Small Business Administration (SBA) certified SDVOSB concern, VHAPG Part 819.7008/7009 Sole Source Awards to SDVOSB/VOSB Page 2 of 3

Effective Date: 12/15/2025 has been determined to be a responsible source with respect to performance, and meets all of the eligibility requirements listed in 819.7003(DEVIATION).

6. Description of Efforts Made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as deemed practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by RFO 5 and, if not, which exemption under RFO 5 applies: Due to the urgent and compelling nature of this requirement, soliciting competition is not practicable. In accordance with RFO 5.101(b)(2), a pre-solicitation notice was not posted. These services were previously solicited under Solicitation #36C26226Q0512, however, due to a protest of the award decision, a four-month extension of Contract Number 36C26226P0993 is needed to ensure continuity of these mission-critical services pending the outcome of the protest. The justification will be posted within 30 days of contract award.

7. Determination by the CO that the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and Reasonable: In accordance with RFO 12.204 (a), the Contracting Officer (CO) determined that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable. This determination was based on a review of the proposed rates, historical pricing for similar services, the Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), and prevailing market rates for equivalent services.

8. Description of the Market Research Conducted and the Results, or a Statement of the Reasons Market Research Was Not Conducted: Market research was recently conducted for a new, base plus four option year contract for these services. The market research included a sources sought notice, verifying Certified Veteran firms through SBA’s Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS), reviewing similar contracts at different Department of Veterans Affairs locations, and reviewing SAM.gov. Market research indicated that there is adequate SDVOSB competition for these services, and a competitive solicitation was subsequently issued. These services are currently being provided under Contract Number 36C26226P0993, which includes FAR Clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services. Marquis Solutions, LLC, meets the eligibility criteria outlined in VAAR

819.7003 (DEVIATION), is a Small Business Administration (SBA) certified SDVOSB concern, and the action is below the $5M threshold.

9. Any Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other than Full and Open Competition: None; IAW 41 USC §3304(a)(5), 38 U.S. Code § 8127(c), as implemented by RFO 6.103-5 (Authorized or Required by Statute), Contracting Officers may use the non-competitive (sole source) procedures authorized in VAAR 819.7008 (DEVIATION) or VAAR 819.7009 (DEVIATION)- up to $5,000,000.

10. Listing of Sources that Expressed, in Writing, an Interest in the Acquisition: Marquis Solutions, LLC; UEI: RBHRGFTRZB78; Address: 1520 Stonehaven, Dr. Westfield, IN, 46074.

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: None; these services were competitively solicited for a new base plus four option year contract. A long-term contract is expected to be finalized following the outcome of the protest.

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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.

Gregory Luyben Program Analyst / Facility Improvement Manager

VALBMC

13. Approvals in accordance with the VHAPM Part 806.3 OFOC SOP:

a. Contracting Officer or Designee’s Certification (required): I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

David Chakka Division Chief

NCO 22

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

Jarrod Washington Division Chief

NCO 22