P03 J_A sole source_Redacted.pdf

Part 806.3 Other Than Full and Open Competition (OFOC) Attachment 7: Request for Sole Source Justification Format >SAT

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification and Approval (J&A) For

Other Than Full and Open Competition (>SAT)

Acquisition Plan Action ID:_ 36C256-23-AP-2152

Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 16 on behalf of VISN 16, Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System Medical Center Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System (SLVHCS) 2400 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70019 Fiscal Year 2022 – Transaction Number 629-23-2-096-0140

Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Processed: This proposed sole source acquisition is to obtain, by use of other than full and open competition, the procurement of Optometry Services by the means of an Interim/short term contract to an existing contract (36C25621D0100). The Government contemplates award of a Fixed-Price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract with a base period (anticipated to begin 6/1/2023 for five years with five (5) twelve-month ordering periods to provide Optometry services under solicitation 36C25623Q0223. This service shall be provided to the SLVHCS.

Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency’s Needs:

The proposed action is to provide continued Optometrist Services and Ophthalmology Health Technician/Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) services for the beneficiaries of the SLVHCS.

Contractor provides these services onsite. Optometrist must be Board Certified, and the Ophthalmology Health Technician/Certified Ophthalmic Assistant must have the applicable certification. Contractor shall provide optical care services ONLY as outlined herein in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The NAICS code for this procurement is 561320 Temporary Help Services with a small business size standard of $30 Million.

The proposed sole source action will be awarded for the period beginning March 1, 2023, through May 31, 2023, as a new fixed price Interim Purchase Order/Contract.

Estimate:

Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition:

(1) Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements per 41 USC §3304(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1;

( ) (2) Unusual and Compelling Urgency per 41 USC §3304(a)(2) as implemented by FAR 6.302-2;

( ) (3) Industrial Mobilization, Engineering, Developmental or Research Capability

Part 806.3 Other Than Full and Open Competition (OFOC) Attachment 7: Request for Sole Source Justification Format >SAT

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( ) (4) International Agreement per 41 USC §3304(a)(4) as implemented by FAR 6.302-4 ( ) (5) Authorized or Required by Statute per 41 USC §3304(a)(5) as implemented by FAR 6.302-5;

( ) (6) National Security per 41 USC §3304(a)(6) as implemented by FAR 6.302-6;

( ) (7) Public Interest per 41 USC §3304(a)(7) as implemented by FAR 6.302-7;

5. Demonstration that the Contractor’s Unique Qualifications or Nature of the Acquisition Requires the Use of the Authority Cited Above (applicability of authority): The current contractor, Fed Biz Advisor, has met the needs in provide Optometry services to the Baton Rouge CBOC for the SLVHCS.

Once the current contract 36C25621D0100 expires, there will not have any optometry services available at this location. In order to comply with regulatory agencies and patient care requirements the VA must have continued services available after the current contract expires. Due to patient care and continuity of services, it is imperative that the VA get this short-term interim in place to mitigate lack of patient care as the VA works to award the new long-term contract.

6. Description of Efforts Made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as deemed practicable: Refer to Paragraph 8 below.

7. Determination by the CO that the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and Reasonable: The Contracting Officer determined that the anticipated price to the Government will be fair and reasonable based on a comparison of the current rates from contract 36C25621D0100 awarded for Optometry services to support the SLVHCS beneficiaries of the Baton Rouge CBOC. The same rates are being used for the new short/Interim contract/purchase order.

8. Description of the Market Research Conducted and the Results, or a Statement of the Reasons Market Research Was Not Conducted: No new market research was completed, as noted above in Paragraph 2, the VA is currently working a new long-term contract under solicitation 36C25623Q0223. It is presently under technical evaluations and received adequate competition from SDVOSBs.

9. Any Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other than Full and Open Competition: None known.

10. Listing of Sources that Expressed, in Writing, an Interest in the Acquisition: The current contractor, Fed Biz Advisor LLC, is interested in continuing their services. Gino Auteri, President of Fed Biz Advisor glauteri@fedbizadvisor.com (240) 366-0032.

11. A Statement of the Actions, if any, the Agency May Take to Remove or Overcome any Barriers to Competition before Making subsequent acquisitions for the supplies or services required: The VA, issued solicitation 36C25623Q0223 to www.sam.gov as a set-aside for SDVOSBs. Competition was received and the new long-term contract is close to award as noted above in Paragraph 8.

12. Requirements Certification: I certify that the requirement outlined in this justification is a Bona Fide Need of the Department of Veterans Affairs and that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.