P03 Single Source Justification 36C261-25-AP-0201 AMENDED.pdf

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 Revision: 00 Acquisition ID#:

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)

AMENDED

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C261-25-AP-0201

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veteran Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO)

21, VISN 21, in support of VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) located at 3801

Miranda Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94304. The purchase request number is 640-25-1-5040-0013

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

Amount: The contractor shall provide pest control services as directed through the

Intergrated Pest Management (IPM) for the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. They shall provide all equipment, supplies, management, supervision, personnenel and transportation to all VAPAHCS locations in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). This contract will be a one (1) month contract with two one (1) month extensions. The estimated amount during the one month will be $48,923.96.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: Based on FAR 6.302-2 Unusual and compelling urgency this requirement will be a sole source to the previous incumbent to maintain services while contract 36C26125C0003 is being protested and is an urgent need for the station. Due to FAR 33.103(f)(3) current services must be suspended pending resolution of the protest.

The station at this time has a severe pest problem and is in need of pest control services to continue while the protest is resolved. In addition the station is expecting a VISN visit to the facility the following week and pest services are urgently needed to prepare for this upcoming visit. To continue these services a sole source will be award to the previous incumbent for contract 36C26119C0107 that ended on September 30, 2024.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: Based on market research, there are multiple sources that can provide pest control services for VAPAHCS. Due to the urgent need FAR 6.302-2 it is in the best interest to move forward with the previous incumbent who is familiar with the stations needs and pest management during this time. Pest Masters is a small business.

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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 2 of 2 Revision: 00 Acquisition ID#:

5. Contracting Officer's 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.

Maricela Berrones-Gauger

Contracting Officer