Justification_and_Approval_Redacted.pdf

CUI//SP-PROCURE

Control Number: 24-RHCO-A-18

RFP #: PANHCA-24-P-0000 001038

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

for Acquisitions under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

(Simplified Acquisition Threshold is $250K)

1. Contracting Activity:

Medical Readiness Contracting Office – East (MRCO-E) Dalecarlia Health Contracting Branch 9275 Doerr Road, Building 1221 Fort Belvoir, VA 22060

2. Description of Action: Linen Support Services Requirement: New Repeat Pricing: Firm-Fixed Price Time & Materials Cost Funds: OMA DHP Other Funds: - Total Dollar Value:

Name of Intended Contractor: Wecost Inc.

Street Address: 8901 Bradmoor Dr.

City, State, Zip: Bethesda, MD, 20817-3475

Phone:

Period of Performance: 12/22/2023 to 6/21/2024

3. Description of Supplies/Services: This is a bridge requirement to provide Linen Service in support of the Kenner Army Health Clinic (KAHC), Fort Gregg-Adams, VA, and the McDonald Army Health Center (MAHC), Fort Eustis, VA. The vendor will provide all personnel, equipment, transportation, supplies, linen, and supervision to provide bulk laundry services to include pickup and delivery of up to 46,800 pounds of linen for a six-month period of performance.

4. Authority Cited:

(a) FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i): Only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreement, brand name or industrial mobilization); OR

Controlled by: USAHCA Controlled by: RHCO-A CUI Category: SP-PROCURE Limited Dissemination Control: FEDCON POC: Justin Balster, justin.balster2.civ@health.mil

(b) FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(ii): Only one source can provide a portion of the purchase that is a particular brand-name item; OR

(c) FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(A): An urgent and compelling need exists, and following the procedures would result in unacceptable delays; OR

(d) FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B): Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized; OR

(e) FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(C): In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order not previously issued under sole-source or limited-sources procedures.

5. Reason for Authority Cited: The Kenner Army Health Clinic (KAHC), Fort Gregg-Adams, VA, and the McDonald Army Health Center (MAHC), Fort Eustis, VA have a requirement for Linen Support Services. Without these services, the KAHC and MAHC Medical Treatment Facilities (MTFs) will not be able to provide medical grade clean linen for patients in accordance with MEDDAC Regulation 40-40-1, Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan, MEDDAC Regulation 40-40 Infection Prevention Program, and MEDDAC Regulation 40-41 Guidelines for Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization, which could cause MTF closures impacting vital health care support in both MTF locations.

6. Actions to Increase Competition: There will be no action taken to increase competition for this requirement. However, this action will be posted on SAM.gov to increase competition for future requirements.

7. Market Survey: Market Research was conducted on 23 October 2023 in accordance with FAR Part 10. A search of the Small Business Administration (SBA) Quick Market Research website for NAICS Code 812320 (Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated) and key words “Linen Services” showed the following results:

8. Procurement History:

Previous Contract or Purchase Order Number: W91YTZ20P0183 Previously competed? N/A No Yes Previous authority for less than Full & Open Competition: N/A

Economic Group Number of Firms Found Service-Disabled Veteran 222 Currently SDB Certified 2037 Currently HUBZone Certified 21 Currently 8(a) Certified 23 Woman or Women Owned 49 Veteran 44

9. Technical / Requirements Certification: I certify that the support data under my cognizance which are included in this mini-J&A are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I certify the required product/services are not available using mandatory sources, and delivery cannot be made by the required delivery date.

10. Contracting Officer Certification and Approval: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.