LSJ_06-17-2019.pdf

Limited Source Justification

"Source Selection Information - see FAR 2.101 and 3.104"

1. Identification of the agency and contracting activity.

a. Federal agency and contracting activity. HHS. HHS/HRSA

b. Sponsoring organization. Federal Office of Rural Health Policy

c. COR information:

5600 Fishers Lane, Room 17W61 Rockville, Maryland 20857 Phone: (301) 443-1266

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

a. Acquisition purpose and objectives.

The purpose of this acquisition is to issue a bridge contract by modifying the current contract and in order to continue to receive services, without any lapse for 12 months. The primary objective of the contract is delivering technical assistance to approximately 130 rural community-based organizations. An extension to the period of performance Is necessary to allow the Government time to complete the closeout and provide continuity of technical assistance services for the Delta States Rural Hea.lth Network Program.

b. Project background.

Contract No. GS10F0152R / HHSH250201400030G was competitively awarded to Georgia State University Research Foundation, Inc., to provide technical assistance support to rural community-based organizations. The contract was structured with a base and four option years. The period of performance for the present contract commenced on September 24, 2014 and expires on September 23, 2019. The total obligated amount to date is ... The 12-month extension has an estimated value of "9 which is based upon current option year costs; however it is subject to any labor rate adjustments.

3. Description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency's needs (including the estimated value).

a. Project title ..

Federal Office of Rural Health Policy Technical Assistance for Direct Service Awardees

b. Project description.

The Health Resources and Services Administration's Federal Office of Rural Health Policy is the focal point for rural health activity within the U.S. Department of Health