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ACQ-PLAN# 36C244-25-AP-1659 | 2-Month Bridge Anatomic Pathology

VHAPG Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Page 1 of 2 Revision: 01 Effective Date: 09/01/2024

Acquisition ID#: 36C244-25-AP-1659

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

FAR 8 – Justification for Limiting Sources (LSJ)

For

Limiting Sources (<SAT)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C244-25-AP-1659

PR/2237: 642-25-2-034-0037

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 04 Contracting, Philadelphia VA

Medical Center (PVAMC), 3900 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104.

2. Description of Action:

Order against: FSS Contract Number: V797D-50532

Name of Proposed Contractor: Laboratory Corporation of America

Street Address: 231 Maple Avenue

City, State, Zip: Burlington, NC 27215 Phone: 336-436-4777

3. Description of Supplies or Services:

PVAMC bridge contract will expire on 02/26/2025, a new 2-month bridge will need to be in place by

02/27/2025 to continue continuity of service. The specialized reference laboratory testing for the workup of Anatomic Pathology and Cytology, Histology specimens, Immunohistochemistry staining of slides and specialized tissue. This is specialized testing on blood and bone marrow for diagnostic testing to determine cancer through specialized genetic tests. This will continue without a break in service.

The estimated value of the proposed action is $200,000.00

Period of Performance 02/27/2025 – 04/26/2025

4. Authority:

Order Against FSS: Authority of the Multiple Award Schedule Program, Title III of the Federal

Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 USC 251, et seq.); Title 40 USC 501, Services for Executive Agencies; and Section 803 of the National Defense Authorization Act of

2002 (PL 107-107) and implemented by FAR 8.405-6. Mark the applicable exception:

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

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-8#FAR_8_405_6 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-8#FAR_8_405_6

ACQ-PLAN# 36C244-25-AP-1659 | 2-Month Bridge Anatomic Pathology

VHAPG Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Page 2 of 2 Revision: 01 Effective Date: 09/01/2024

Acquisition ID#: 36C244-25-AP-1659

5. Rationale/explanation to support cited authority:

Due to the urgent nature of this requirement, it was determined that any delay in award could potentially cause undue harm to Veteran patient care. There is a long-term competitive contract that is currently being pursued by another CO. This 2-month bridge contract will allow for the other

CO to properly compete the long-term procurement.

6. Note that this determination satisfies the requirements of FAR 8.405-6. The requirement to prepare a written justification IAW FAR 6.303 does not apply to Federal Supply Schedules.

Prepared by, Debra Willard

Contracting Officer NCO 4

Approved by, William C Schlobohm

NCO 4 Branch Chief – Services 5 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-8#FAR_8_405_6 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-6#FAR_6_303