P03 Sole Source Justification Manager Advantage.docx

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

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($2SOK)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C250-22-AP-3858

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 10, Veteran Health Indiana, Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, Director's Office has submitted VA Form 2237 #583-22-3-540-0046 in the amount of $19,000.00 for this request.

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: The services requested are commercial in nature, this request is for a Manager Advantage Subscription Service. Procurement of a base plus four (4) option years, firm fixed price service contract. The period of performance to begin August 1, 2022 through July 31, 2027. The Independent Government Cost Estimate for the base plus four (4) option year contract is $95,000.00 (base $19,000.00). LRP Publications, Inc., shall provide all parts, materials, labor, supervision, test software, technical manuals, and transportation necessary to perform the Manager Advantage Subscription Service.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: All maintenance and repair services must be performed by an OEM factory trained technician, and the Manager Advantage Software must be certified to meet LRP Publications Inc., performance requirements. LRP Publications Inc., is the OEM of this software and does not sell their software and does not provide their OEM training to third-party authorized vendors. There are no other vendors that have the skills and expertise to provide the subscription service for this procurement.

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

The OEM, LRP Publications Inc., which is a small business was contacted to provide a quote of their services. An Internet search on databases VIP, FPDS, and GSA was conducted in an effort to identify any other vendors that are capable of providing these services; the search returned zero (O) results. LRP Publications Inc., is the only vendor that can provide the Manager Advantage Subscription Service. No other efforts were made to solicit other offers due to the requirement for the OEM replacement of proprietary software, repairs, parts, and trained technicians.

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

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)Digitally signed by TRACY L.

GRANGER 417088

GRANGER 417088 Date:2022.06.03 14:48:33 -04'00'

KRISTINA L.

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Digitally signed by KRISTINA L. Peart 300448 Date: 2022.06.03 13:49:35 -04'00'

Tracy L. Granger, Contract Specialist Kristina L. Peart, Contracting Officer

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