Justification - sole-source_Redacted.pdf

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

Last Updated: 02/01/22 Page 1 of 2

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: 36C256-23-AP-4454

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 16 on behalf of Central Arkansas Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) Medical Center, John L. McClellan VA Hospital, 4300 West 7th Street, Little Rock AR 72205, Towbin VA Hospital, 2200 Fort Roots Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72214

2237: 598-23-4-392-0364

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount:

This procurement provides that the contractor will identify training curriculum(s), engage emergency department staff, and implement and evaluate the training of these staff using Veteran centric suicide prevention materials. This includes evidence based best practices, and evidence informed activities that can be used by physicians, nurses, and social workers within the emergency department and other healthcare setting.

The estimated value of the proposed action is .

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used:

The necessary services in this request require specialized expertise as well as a deep understanding and experience with the research project and its protocol. The personnel needed to provide the required services, as defined in this scope of work, have previously participated and collaborated in both CAVHCS and UAMS research protocols that are involved in this requirement.

Name of Proposed Contractor: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Street Address: 4301 W. Markham City, State, Zip: Little Rock, AR, 72205 Phone: 501-686-8729

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

Market research was not conducted because our project requires specialized expertise as well as a deep understanding and experience with the research project and its protocol. Drs. Thompson and Wilson are needed to provide the required services, as defined in this scope of work, as they have previously participated and collaborated in both CAVHCS and UAMS research protocols that are involved in this requirement.