P03 - SOLICIT JUSTIFICATION (SIGNED).pdf

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 1 of 1 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 01 Eff Date: 04/23/2018

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: VA-21-00036261 (36C257-21-AP-1422)

JOFOC ID: 2021-03-03T09:12:30

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 17, South Texas Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 7400 Merton Minter BLVD, San Antonio, TX 78229, Bone Marrow Transplant Unit

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: The Foundation for Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) Standards promote improvement and progress in cellular therapy and regenerative medicine. Meeting these requirements demonstrates a commitment to controlling every aspect that impacts the quality of products and therapeutic care.

With regular updates through the collaboration of the most knowledgeable minds in cellular therapy, the depth and breadth of FACT Standards are unmatched. These international requirements instill confidence in cellular therapy products from FACT accredited organizations around the world. FACT Accreditation is obtained by demonstrating quality of patient care and transplants. Most insurance companies will not approve/pay for transplants if a bone marrow transplant program is not FACT Accredited. The Bone Marrow Transplant Unit is requesting a base plus four option year contract. .

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: FACT Accreditation is obtained by demonstrating quality of patient care and transplants. Most insurance companies will not approve/pay for transplants if a bone marrow transplant program is not FACT Accredited. FACT is the only company at this time that offers this accreditation

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

FACT is the only company at this time that offers this accreditation. I have searched online for a similar accreditation, but FACT is the only bone marrow transplant accreditor at this time.

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.

Bobby Thornton 03/03/2021 Contracting Officer

BOBBY

THORNTON

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Digitally signed by BOBBY

THORNTON 222524

Date: 2021.03.03 12:54:13 -06'00'