P03-LSJ Laboratory Services VISN 7-36C24721AP2987 6- 23- 2021 RPOE Approved.pdf

VHAPM Part 808.405 6 Limiting Sources Attachment 2: Request for Limited Sources Justification Format >SAT

VISN 7 Reference Laboratory Testing 36C247 21 AP 2987

VHAPM Part 808.405 6 Limiting Sources Page 1 of 3 Original Date: 08/30/2017 Revision 03 Eff Date: 03/18/2021

LIMITED SOURCES JUSTIFICATION

ORDER >SAT

FAR PART 8.405-6

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C247-21-AP-2987

(1) Contracting Activity Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 7. 2237#: 508-21-3-2043-0400, 509- 21-4-549-0157, 521-21-4-923-0015, 534-21-4-025-0161, 544-21-4-032-0068, 557-21-4-2113-0043, 619- 21-4-7213-0002, 679-21-4-028-0064

(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). This requirement is for reference laboratory testing for all esoteric tests to support the VISN 7 Network Office Medical Facilities: Georgia, South Carolina and Alabama. The services and supplies are provided under FSS Contract V797D-70090. A eight (8) month Task Order will allow services to continue without delay in which a Competitive Acquisition will be solicited to all active FSS Schedule Holders under SIN 621 II Medical Laboratory Testing and Analysis Services prior to the performance expiration date of February 28, 2022. Period of Performance July 1, 2021 through February 28, 2022.

Order against: FSS Contract Number: V797D-70090

Name of Proposed Contractor: Quest Diagnostics Inc.

Street Address: 500 Plaza Drive City, State, Zip: Secaucus, NJ 07094 Phone: 1-615-498-7347

(3) Description of Supplies or Services:

The estimated value of the proposed action is $6,956,991.36. This requirement is for reference laboratory testing for all esoteric tests r to support the VISN 7 Network Office Medical Facilities: Georgia, South Carolina and Alabama, consultation services and transportation of clinical laboratory specimens to the contractor’s laboratory(s). These tests are to be performed by an off-site referral laboratory for testing, diagnostic, and consultation on pathology specimens.

(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:

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:

Multiple schedule holders are available; however, insufficient time exists to issue a competitive task order. This eight-month action will provide for continuity of service until a competitive task order can be completed. Quest Diagnostics Inc. is the current provider and holds an active FSS schedule through March 31, 2022.

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

VISN 7 Reference Laboratory Testing 36C247 21 AP 2987

VHAPM Part 808.405 6 Limiting Sources Page 2 of 3 Original Date: 08/30/2017 Revision 03 Eff Date: 03/18/2021 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:

VISN 7 is currently in the last option year of task order VA247-16-F-1843 which expires on June 30, 2021. The contract pricing in this task order will be priced in accordance with contract V797D-70090.

This is a fixed price contract and has previously been determined to be fair and reasonable. Without the continued services of Quest Diagnostics, Inc. VISN 7 VA Medical Facilities will not be able to meet the need to provide Reference Laboratory Testing for eligible veteran patients.

(6) Describe the Market Research Conducted among schedule holders and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

Three large business vendors were identified via search of GSA advantage under SIN 621 II Medical Laboratory Testing and Analysis Services: Quest Diagnostics, Laboratory Corporation of America , and ARUP. A 2268 has been processed and approved by OSDBU to proceed with the competitive task order on an unrestricted basis. No small business vendors have been identified via a dynamic SBA search or VIP search.

(7) Any Other Facts Supporting the Justification: The need for continuity of services at the VISN 7 VA Medical Facilities.

(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:

A competitive acquisition will be prepared during the eight-month task order to allow services to be in place prior to February 28, 2022. To be solicited amongst FSS Schedule Holders with active FSS Contracts.

(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.

Anita Lewis Date Laboratory Manager

Anita Y. Lewis 261558 Digitally signed by Anita Y. Lewis 261558 Date: 2021.06.23 09:54:03 -05'00'

VISN 7 Reference Laboratory Testing 36C247 21 AP 2987

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(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.

Laurinda Millage Date Contracting Officer

RPO-E NCO 7

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.

Maurice Ross Date Division Chief

RPO-E NCO 7

HIGHER LEVEL APPROVAL (Required for orders over $750,000):

c. VHA RPO HCA Review and Approval (over $750,000 to $75 million): I have reviewed the foregoing justification and find it to be complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief and approve for restricting consideration of the Federal Supply Schedule contractors to fewer than the number required by FAR Subpart 8.4.

Joseph P. Maletta Date Executive Director, RPO East VHA Head of Contracting Activity (HCA)

6/23/2021

Laurinda N. Millage 187269

Digitally signed by Laurinda N.

Millage 187269 Date: 2021.06.23 10:48:49 -04'00'

6/23/2021