P03 - J_A Suicide Prevention_Intervention Online Courses_Co Signed.pdf

Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Single Source Justification for MPT up to SAT

Revision: 02 Effective Date: 12/30/2025 Page 1 of 2 Acquisition ID# 36C262-26-AP-7521

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C262-26-AP-8482

1. Contracting Activity:

Department of Veterans Affairs VHA Regional Procurement Office- West Network Contracting Office- 22

Department of Veterans Affairs VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS) Community Base Care Services 11301 Wilshire Blvd WLA Facility Los Angeles CA 90073

PR# 691-26-4-2971-0012

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount:

The Greater Los Angeles Veterans Health Administration (GLAVHA) operates one of the largest and most complex homeless programs in the country, supported by a multidisciplinary workforce across CERS programs. CERS staff serve Veterans with complex mental health, medical, and psychosocial needs, including those experiencing homelessness, trauma, substance use disorders, and social instability.

The population requires staff to maintain a high level of clinical competency, especially in suicide prevention, crisis intervention, and recovery‑oriented care. The estimated proposed amount is $7,380.00.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used:

This Statement of Work (SOW) defines requirements for the contractor to deliver an expanded set of Suicide Prevention & Intervention (SP&I) training sessions to strengthen staff capabilities across the continuum of care. The contractor shall:

• Deliver 41 virtual on-demand sessions, pre recorded as needed.

• Provide CEU credit and certificates of completion for each participant.

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Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Single Source Justification for MPT up to SAT

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• Produce attendance logs and CE documentation suitable for licensure requirements.

• Incorporate interactive, experiential, and discussion-based learning approaches.

• Allow for flexible scheduling consistent with CERS operational needs.

Based on the above factors, Didi Hirsch is the only responsible source capable of meeting all training accreditation, and delivery requirements.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted:

Market research involved reviewing multiple CE providers, professional associations, academic institutions, and commercial training platforms. Didi Hirsch is the only provider that satisfies all clinical, regulatory, multi-state-accrediation, and operational requirements essential to the mission of CERS.

Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with RFO 6.103-1(c)(1). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Contracting Officer