P03__JnA_Pharmacist_Signed.pdf

Justification for Limiting Sources for Micro-Purchase Threshold up to the SAT

VHAPG Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Page 1 of 2 Revision: 01 Effective Date: 09/01/2024 Acquisition ID#: 36C262-25-AP-1119

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

FAR 8 – Justification for Limiting Sources (LSJ) For

Limiting Sources (<SAT)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C262-25-AP-1119

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 22, Phoenix VA Health Care

Systems (PVAHCS) Pharmacy Department 2237: 644-25-1-044-0059

Description of Action: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Phoenix VA Health Care Systems (PVAHCS) will require a (9) nine month contract with no option year for an In- Patient On-Site Pharmacist.

Order against: FSS Contract Number: 36F79721D0203

Name of Proposed Contractor: Millbrook Support Solutions Street Address: 36 MAPLE PLACE City, State, Zip: MANHASSET, NY 11030 Phone: 516-308-0862

2. Description of Supplies or Services:

The estimated value of the proposed action is $ 157,500.00

The Department of Veterans Affairs Phoenix VA Health Care Systems (PVAHCS) will require a (9) nine-month contract with no option years for an In-Patient On-Site Overnight Pharmacist.

Limited market research was done by reaching out to (3) current FSS vendors with contracts in place and requesting quotes and resume for the using service at PVAHCS.

The using service chose the vendor based on the most qualified candidate.

3. 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:

Justification for Limiting Sources for Micro-Purchase Threshold up to the SAT

VHAPG Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Page 2 of 2 Revision: 01 Effective Date: 09/01/2024 Acquisition ID#: 36C262-25-AP-1119

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

Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized;

(FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B));

In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order and the original order was placed in accordance with the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures. The original order was not previously issued under sole-source or limited-sources procedures (FAR 8.405- 6(a)(1)(i)(C)); or

Items peculiar to one manufacturer. An item peculiar to one manufacturer can be a particular brand name, product, or a feature of a product, peculiar to one manufacturer). A brand name item, whether available on one or more schedule contracts, is an item peculiar to one manufacturer (FAR 8.405-6(b)).

4. Rationale/explanation to support cited authority: PVAHCS has an urgent need for an overnight Pharmacist due to the current Pharmacist retiring. This is a shrot term contract to cover services while the VA hires a permanent replacement. Millbrook Support Solutions is an SDVOSB vendor who currently has a qualified candidate ready to be hired and the using service interviewed the candidate and approved them.

5. 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.

Michael Palmer Danielle Trudeau Contract Specialist Contracting Officer/Designee

NCO 22 NCO 22

Date: _______________ Date: _______________