P03 HCA Signed NCO 4 CBOC Stafffing--_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Sole Source Justification under Simplified Procedures for the Department of Veterans Affairs, covering healthcare services for Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) in Armstrong County, Clarion County, and Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. The procurement is for a twelve-month performance period from 03-01-2025 to 02-28-2026, with Valor Healthcare, Incorporated as the incumbent contractor. The clinics provide continuous healthcare services to veterans, including primary care, diagnostic testing, and referral arrangements, with patients potentially requiring specialty or follow-up care at the parent BVAHCS facility.

The justification indicates that the current sole source procurement is the most viable option to maintain healthcare service continuity. NCO4 posted an Intent to Sole Source notice on 01-15-2025, with responses due on 01-27-2025. Only one vendor responded, targeting the future 10-year contract procurement rather than the immediate requirement. The document includes extensive market research demonstrating that alternative options like leasing/purchasing new facilities or relocating services would negatively impact veteran care access, with drive times to alternative VA facilities ranging from 31 to 98 minutes across the three counties.