P03 LSJ 36C260-25-AP-4118 ALL FOR SAM.pdf

Request for Limited Sources Justification Format >SAT

VHAPG Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Page 1 of 3 Revision: 01 Effective Date: 09/01/2024 Acquisition ID#: 36C260-25-AP-4118

LIMITED SOURCES JUSTIFICATION

ORDER >SAT

FAR PART 8.405-6

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C260-25-AP-4118 JOFOC Log Number: FY25 – NCO 20 - 1818

(1) Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 20, located at 1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Suite B428, Vancouver, WA 98661, in support of VISN 20, VA Boise Health Care System at 500 West Fort Street, Boise, ID 83702-4501. Funding Document: 531-25-4-030-0255.

(2) Description of Action: This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Multiple- Award Schedule Program (41 U.S.C. 152(3) and 40 U.S.C. 501).

Order against: FSS Contract Number: V797D-70090

Name of Proposed Contractor: Quest Diagnostics, Incorporated

Street Address: 500 Plaza Drive

City, State, Zip: Secaucus, NJ 07940

Phone: 804-306-0913

(3) Description of Supplies or Services:

The estimated value of the proposed action is $ 534,325.98

This requirement is to provide Reference Laboratory Services on an as-need basis for the Laboratory Departments at the Boise VA Medical Center in Boise, Idaho. The Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JHACO) requires that reference laboratories be certified; VHA laboratories do not perform this type of laboratory testing. This will be a Task Order with a base period of 9/1/2025 through 11/30/2025 with a value of $267,162.99, containing an option period of 12/01/2025 through 02/28/2026 valued at $267,162.99. A six-month option to extend services will be included.

(4) Identify the Authority and Supporting Rationale (see below and if applicable, a demonstration of the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications to provide the required supply or service.

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

VHAPG Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Page 2 of 3 Revision: 01 Effective Date: 09/01/2024 Acquisition ID#: 36C260-25-AP-4118

FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(B): 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.

Quest Diagnostics, Inc., is the incumbent contractor and is currently performing reference laboratory testing. Quest Diagnostics has a current interface and is the only contractor that can continue providing these critical services without an interruption to patient care.

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

FAR 8.405-6(b): Items peculiar to one manufacturer:

A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data is:

These are “direct replacements” parts/components for existing equipment.

The material/service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed/performing.

(5) Describe Why You Believe the Order Represents the Best Value consistent with FAR 8.404(d) to aid the contracting officer in making this best value determination:

This will be a Task Order against FSS V797D-70090. This FSS contract was subject to full and open competition. Additionally, Per FAR Part 8 pricing on FSS awards is determined to be fair and reasonable. Lastly, Quest Diagnostics Inc., has a functioning IT Interface with the VA VISTA system, allowing Quest Diagnostics to provide accurate and timely reference lab results.

(6) Describe the Market Research Conducted among schedule holders and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted. Market Research was conducted in accordance with FAR Part 10 and VAAR Part 810. Quest Diagnostics is the only contractor situated to continue providing services on 09/01/2025. Extensive Market Research is being performed for the long-term requirement.

(7) Any Other Facts Supporting Justification:

(8) A Statement of the Actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to the restricted consideration before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services is made:

VHAPG Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Page 3 of 3 Revision: 01 Effective Date: 09/01/2024 Acquisition ID#: 36C260-25-AP-4118

(9) 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. I understand that processing of this limited sources justification restricts consideration of Federal Supply Schedule contractors to fewer than the number required by FAR Subpart 8.4. (This signature is the requestor’s supervisor, fund control point official, chief of service or someone with responsibility and accountability.)

SIGNATURE DATE

Ryan Lenz Laboratory Manager Boise VA Medical Center

(10) Approvals in accordance with the VHAPM Part 806.3 OFOC SOP:

a. Contracting Officer’s Certification (required): I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Eric Lingenfelter Contracting Officer Network Contracting Office 20

b. One Level Above the Contracting Officer (Required over the SAT but not exceeding $750K):

I certify the justification meets requirements for other than full and open competition.

Jacob Jackson Branch Chief, Ancillary Patient Care Network Contracting Office 20

RYAN LENZ

Digitally signed by

RYAN LENZ

Date: 2025.08.08 13:41:23 -06'00'

ERIC LINGENFELTER

Digitally signed by ERIC

LINGENFELTER

Date: 2025.08.08 12:45:08 -07'00'

JACOB JACKSON Digitally signed by JACOB JACKSON Date: 2025.08.11 06:42:17 -07'00'