P03 36C242-25-AP-0070 Final.pdf

This is a Sole Source Justification under FAR 13.5 for temporary Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) staffing services at the VA New York Harbor Healthcare System Manhattan Campus. The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award an emergency, short-term fixed-price contract to Millbrook Support Services, Inc., a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), for $944,395.60 total ($472,197.80 base period) to provide 8.0 FTE RRT positions from December 20, 2024 through June 19, 2025, with a 6-month option period through December 19, 2025.

The justification cites urgent staffing needs due to 8 RRT vacancies out of 17 FTE positions, with five employees on FMLA leave and sometimes only 1-2 RRTs available for shifts. A sources sought notice (RFQ1731029) was posted on GSA eBuy from October 29-31, 2024, receiving responses from 7 vendors. Millbrook Support Services was selected based on their SDVOSB status, GSA contract (36F79721D0203), and previous successful performance on similar VA contracts. The urgency of maintaining critical patient care services, particularly for the SICU lab during cardiac procedures, precluded conducting a full competitive procurement process.