PG_Part806.3_Atch9_FAR6_JA_OVER_SAT_Redacted.pdf

Attachment 9: Request for Sole Source Justification Format >SAT

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Revision: 02 Effective Date: 11/15/23

( ) (5) Authorized or Required by Statute per 41 USC §3304(a)(5) as implemented by FAR

6.302-5;

( ) (6) National Security per 41 USC §3304(a)(6) as implemented by FAR 6.302-6;

( ) (7) Public Interest per 41 USC §3304(a)(7) as implemented by FAR 6.302-7;

5. Demonstration that the Contractor’s Unique Qualifications or Nature of the

Acquisition Requires the Use of the Authority Cited Above (applicability of authority):

In order for a company to be able to source the vast variety of journals for this requirement they need to be an authorized distributor for every branded journal requested.

6. Description of Efforts Made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as deemed practicable:

The previous contractor has proven itself to perform this type aggregating and administration of several publisher Journals for VISN1. Past performance has been very satisfactory with all facets of the journals contract executed and properly completed. This contract is complex in that to generate a quote the vendors must perform the pricing research with many publishers and associates and takes a considerable effort. However, the Government’s market research has yielded a competitive environment for this acquisition.

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

Reasonable:

The Government expects a competitive acquisition and plans to award the contract in accordance with FAR 13.106-3(b)(1).

8. Description of the Market Research Conducted and the Results, or a Statement of the

Reasons Market Research Was Not Conducted:

The requirement is to combine the journal subscriptions into a minimum number of contracts to better manage these resources and minimize the number of contracts and reduce manpower. Due to the nature of the information required by VISN1 staff the library team focused on vendors with experience in dealing with the healthcare and clinical, social work and healthcare administration and the appropriate publishers. This contract is complex in that to generate a quote the vendors must perform the pricing research with many publishers and associates and takes a considerable effort.

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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:

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:

The Government will continue to assess if the medical journals could be solicited on a brand name or equal basis. Currently this is a BRAND NAME ONLY requirement.

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.

13. Approvals in accordance with the VHAPM Part 806.3 OFOC SOP:

a. Contracting Officer Certification (required): I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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b. One Level Above the Contracting Officer (Required over SAT but not exceeding

$750K): I certify the justification meets requirements for other than full and open competition.