P03 LSJ - PM_Part808.405-6_Atch1_ MPT-SAT - Boston Courier.pdf

VHAPM Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Page 1 of 2 Original Date: 08/30/2017 Revision 02 Eff Date: 02/21/2020

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

FAR 8 – Justification for Limiting Sources (LSJ) For

Limiting Sources (<SAT)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: VA-21-00013114

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 1, Boston Medical Center

NCO1 Contracting. 2237 request#: 523-21-1-7453-0015 $210,000.00.

2. Description of Action: VHABHS and the Bedford VAMC are requesting procurement of

Courier Services for the following locations: VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHS) and Bedford VA Medical Center (Bedford VAMC). The campuses serviced under this contract include; Bedford, Brockton, Causeway Street, Lowell, West Roxbury, and Jamaica Plain. local courier delivery services for various locations in and around the Boston, MA area. This is a follow-on task order to the current incumbent vendor: Optima Shipping Systems, Inc, contract number GS-33F-0008T. Anticipated period of performance is for 6-months, from December 1, 2020 to May 31, 2021.

Order against: FSS Contract Number: GS-33F-0008T

Name of Proposed Contractor: Optima Shipping Systems, Inc Street Address: 845 Woburn St.

City, State, Zip: Wilmington, MA 01887 Phone: 781-569-0201

3. Description of Supplies or Services:

The estimated value of the proposed action is $ 210,000.00

Courier delivery services are required on a daily basis to meet the overall goal of Boston VAMC’s mission to transport specific items for the laboratory / pathology services department in a timely and professional manner.

4. 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:

https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-8-required-sources-supplies-and-services

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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)).

5. Rationale/explanation to support cited authority:

It is in the Governments best interest to utilize the current incumbent vendor Optima Shipping Solutions, as they can provide a seamless transition of services right now. If the procurement were to be competed, there would be a disruption of services, which could directly impact patient care. So putting a 6-month Order in place now will allow for Contracting enough time to properly solicit and put a new 5-Year BPA in place for a June 1, 2021 start date.

6. 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.

Julie Lemire Contracting Officer FACILITY-Manchester VAMC / NCO 1 Date: 11/25/2020 https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-8-required-sources-supplies-and-services https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-8-required-sources-supplies-and-services https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-8-required-sources-supplies-and-services https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-8-required-sources-supplies-and-services https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-6-competition-requirements