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VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

Last Updated: 02/01/22 Page 1 of 2

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C776-23-AP-1557

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC) 6100 Oak Tree Blvd., Suite 490 Independence, OH 44131

Funds are available under 2237 # 131-24-1-3783-0002

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

National Center for Organization Development (NCOD) has been providing 360 Degree Assessments to VHA since 2002 and has been utilizing the Maslach Burnout Inventory© (MBI) through Mind Garden, Inc. The proposed action is to provide access to the MBI. The continued use of the MBI allows for comparison data for staff who participate in annual 360 Degree Assessments in order to become stronger VA employees. The total estimated value of the proposed action is $26,861.60, inclusive of all options.

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

Mind Garden, Inc. is the exclusive copyright holder for the MBI and they have stated that there are no authorized resellers of the MBI within the United States.

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

A Request for Information (RFI) was posted to Contract opportunities on June 13th, 2023, with a response due date of June 21st, 2023. A VIP Blast was sent to over 1,000 Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) on June 14th, 2023 with a response due date of June 22nd, 2023. As a result of the RFI and the VIP Blast, five (5) responses were received. One (1) company, GAN Inc., did not address the requirements of the Performance Work Statement. As a result, GAN Inc. was found not capable of meeting the requirement. The other four (4) companies stated that they could provide access to the Maslach Burnout Inventory©. Each of these four (4) companies were asked to provide an authorized reseller letter and they could not provide one. Additionally, Mind Garden (the exclusive copyright holder of the Maslach Burnout Inventory©), has stated that there are no authorized resellers within the United States.

5. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR13.106-1(b). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

Last Updated: 02/01/22 Page 2 of 2