P03 - Redacted JnA for Posting - Franklin Commissioning.pdf

36C246-24-AP-6813 Attachment 1: Request for SDVOSB/VOSB Sole Source Justification Third Party Commissioning Franklin CBOC

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification and Approval (J&A)

For

Other Than Full and Open Competition

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C246-24-AP-6813

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 06, Hampton VA Medical Center, 100 Emancipation Drive, Hampton, VA 23667.

2237: 637-24-4-6060-0058

2. Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Approved:

The Agency has a need for Third Party Commissioning Services for the Asheville VA Medical Center.

Action will be awarded as a new, firm-fixed price contract.

Estimated Value: $XXXXX

3. Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency’s Needs:

The replacement of the Fire Escapes will ensure compliance with life Safety Code Requirements for the safe evacuation of building occupants in the event of a real-world emergency situation.

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition: 41 USC §3304(a)(5), 38 U.S. Code § 8127(c), as implemented by FAR 6.302-5 (Authorized or Required by Statute). COs may use the non-competitive (sole source) procedures authorized in VAAR 819.7008 (DEVIATION) or VAAR 819.7009 (DEVIATION) up to $5,000,000. Check the specific VAAR clause used below:

(x) 819.7008 Sole source awards to a certified service-disabled veteran-owned small business; or ( ) 819.7009 Sole source awards to a certified veteran-owned small business

5. Demonstration that the Contractor’s Unique Qualifications and/or Nature of the Acquisition Requires the Use of the Authority Cited Above (applicability of authority):

38 U.S. Code § 8127(c) provides Contracting Officers with the authority to execute Sole Source Awards to Certified SDVOSB’s. All eligibility requirements of VAAR 819.7003 have been fulfilled.

Commanders Concepts Commissioning, LLC. is a certified SDVOSB Company that has been determined to be a responsible contractor with a favorable past performance with qualified personnel to successfully perform the required services.

6. Description of Efforts Made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as deemed practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by FAR Subpart 5.2 and, if not, which exception under FAR 5.202 applies:

Market Research was conducted by the Contracting Officer utilizing historical data within the past 18 months IAW FAR Part 10 which only revealed one source. As such, it is the intent of this office to solicit for a long-term support contract to satisfy these future requirements in Fiscal Year 2025 and seek competition to the maximum extent practicable.

https://www.va.gov/oal/docs/business/pps/deviationVaar20230216.pdf https://www.va.gov/oal/docs/business/pps/deviationVaar20230216.pdf https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/vaar819.asp#8197003 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-5#FAR_Subpart_5_2 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-5#FAR_5_202

36C246-24-AP-6813 Attachment 1: Request for SDVOSB/VOSB Sole Source Justification Third Party Commissioning Franklin CBOC

7. Determination by the CO that the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and Reasonable:

The Contracting Officer anticipates that fair & reasonable pricing shall ultimately be received prior to the award of any subsequent contract, in accordance with the Price Analysis techniques at FAR 15.404-1(b).

8. Description of the Market Research Conducted and the Results, or a Statement of the Reasons Market Research Was Not Conducted:

Market Research was conducted by the Contracting Officer utilizing historical data within the past 18 months IAW FAR Part 10. The Asheville VAMC does have a present day need and future need for these services. As such, it is the intent of this office to solicit for a long-term support contract to satisfy these future requirements in Fiscal Year 2025 and seek competition to the maximum extent practicable.

9. Any Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other than Full and Open Competition: None

10. Listing of Sources that Expressed, in Writing, an Interest in the Acquisition:

Commanders Concepts Commissioning, LLC.

1173 Research Way

FOREST, VA 24551

11. A Statement of the Actions, if any, the Agency May Take to Remove or Overcome any Barriers to Competition before Making subsequent acquisitions for the supplies or services required:

It is the intent of this office to solicit for a long-term support contract to satisfy these future requirements in Fiscal Year 2025 and seek competition to the maximum extent practicable.

12. 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 and belief.

a. Contracting Officer or Designee’s Certification (required):

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