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Justification and Approval (J&A) for Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.3

Other Than Full and Open Competition Title: Policy and Statistical Analysis Services (PSAS)

J&A Number: JA-21-0018B

1. Identification of the agency and contracting activity:

Specify the contracting activity responsible for this action.

Professional Services Contracting Division

The Defense Health Agency(DHA), Contracting Office - Falls Church (CO-FC), plans to award a sole source contract extension under 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services for Policy and Statistical and Analysis Services (PSAS).

2. Nature and/or Description of Action being Approved:

State whether approval is being requested for a new contract or bridge action, and whether it is an individual or class justification.

(see DHA PGI 206.3) new contract modification to an existing contract

Individual

Class

The purpose of this administrative amendment to the Bridge J&A 20-0031B is to include the Federal Acquisition (FAR) Clause 52.217-8, which was not included in the original included on the contract itself. As noted below there is no change in the original cost of this action. Therefore, this J&A amendment will align the J&A with the Bridge contract.

3. Description of Supplies/ Services:

Describe the supplies and services. Provide the period of performance for the base and all options, and the estimated value by base, option, and the total, inclu applicable. Include type of contract (e.g., Fixed Price or Cost Reimbursement), type of funds to be used, (Department of Defense, Veterans Affairs, Joint Incent Operations & Maintenance (O&M), Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E), Other Procurement (OP), or Revolving Funds-NY) and, when applicab arrangements, and fee and/or profit. If the requirement is for a repair part, address whether or not it has been screened. If the repair part has been screened, pr (AMC) and Acquisition Method Suffix Code (AMSC). Provide the approximate date the technical data package will be available.

Description of Supplies and Services:

No change from original J&A 20-0031B for Bridge contract HT0011-19-C-0016. Information below is provided for informational purposes only:

Currently the incumbent contractor, Kennell and Associates Inc, assists the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs), Defense Health Cost Assessment &

Program Management Activity, and TRICARE Regional Offices in the support of TRICARE and military health system (MHS) contracts. Specifically, the PSAS contract encompasses:

Development and maintenance of corporate databases and data systems.

Analysis of cost containment opportunities through various policy changes in benefit design, organization of service delivery, and provider reimbursement.

Actuarial modeling and projecting changes in health care utilization and cost under various policy and program scenarios.

Claims processing systems enhancements.

Analysis and evaluation of dental insurance programs funded by TRICARE.

Technical analysis of health care financing and delivery requirements associated with the acquisition, implementation, operation and expansion of the TRICARE.

Evaluation of various programs/initiatives.

Education/training for data quality and Working Information Systems to Determine Optimal Manage (WISDOM).

Develop and maintain databases with cost projections for the Managed Care (contract T-3 and T-Nex).

The performance period of this Bridge Contract was for 3 month base contract with (2) two, (3) three month options, beginning 25 March 2020 through 24 December 2020.

This (6) month extension is under the authority of FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services. This contemplated extension has been included in the contract although omitted from the J&A and will be funded with FY21 O&M funding.

Contract Period Period of Performance

Base Period 25 March 2020 - 24 June 2020

Option 1 25 June 2020 - 24 September 2020

Option 2 25 September 2020 -24 December 2020

52.217-8 Extension 25 December 2020 – 24 June 2021

DHA HEALTH.MIL TRICARE DHHQ

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Health Affairs DHA Health Care Administration Management/CAE Combat Support Locations Services MHS Transformation

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TOTAL Contract Value to 6/24/2021POP: From 3/25/2020

Estimated Value

BASE

to 12/25/2020POP: From 3/25/2020

Estimated Value

Type of Contract (Primary):

FAR 16.202 Firm-Fixed-Price OPTIONS - Check this box if there are options

Funding Type:

Operations & Maintenance (O&M)

Extension of Services - Check this box if there is an extension

Clause: 52.217-8

Estimated Value:

Number of Months: 6

4. Statutory and Regulatory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition (see FAR 6.302), or the Specification of the Statutory and Re Exception to 8(a) Program Competitive Requirements (see FAR 19.805-1):

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) 6.302-1 -- Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements

No change from original J&A 20-0031B for Bridge contract HT0011-19-C-0016.

5. Rationale Justifying Use of the Statutory Authority Cited:

Provide sufficient facts and rationale justifying use of the specific authority cited under Item 4 above (See FAR 6.302, FAR 6.303-2, and FAR 19.805-1).

No change from original J&A 20-0031B for Bridge contract HT0011-19-C-0016.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition: Describe efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable, including whether required at FAR Subpart 5.2 and, if not, which exception under 5.202 is applicable to the requirement. Justifications citing the authority at FAR 6.302-1 permittin competition, shall include the results of the request for information or sources sought notice posted in accordance with DFARS PGI 206.302-1 (unless the requi and for non-competitive follow-on acquisitions of supplies or services previously awarded on a non-competitive basis, include a copy of the previous justification package to assist the approval authority in determining whether the planned actions to remove any barriers to competition cited on the previous justification wer

No change from original J&A 20-0031B for Bridge contract HT0011-19-C-0016.

7. Determination that Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and Reasonable: Describe how the contracting officer determined or will determine

Government will be fair and reasonable.

No change from original J&A 20-0031B for Bridge contract HT0011-19-C-0016.

8. Market Research: Describe the extent of the market research conducted and when conducted, method utilized, and results, or, if market research was not c

FAR Part 10 Techniques for Conducting Market Research). The market research conducted or rationale provided in this section should help support the rationa and Regulatory Authority in Section 5 above.

No change from original J&A 20-0031B for Bridge contract HT0011-19-C-0016.

9. Other Facts: List any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition, such as an explanation as to why technical data packages, spec statements of work, or purchase descriptions suitable for full and open competition have not been developed or are not available.

No change from original J&A 20-0031B for Bridge contract HT0011-19-C-0016.

10. Interested Sources: Include a listing of the sources, if any, which have expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

No change from original J&A 20-0031B for Bridge contract HT0011-19-C-0016.

11. Actions to overcome barriers: Describe the actions, if any, the agency may take, or is taking, to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before a supplies or services required.

No change from original J&A 20-0031B for Bridge contract HT0011-19-C-0016.

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12. Technical/Functional Representative:

I certify that the information provided in this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Title:

(Program Manager, Functional Service Manager, Approved:

13. Requirements Certification:

I certify that the infiormation provided in this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief

Name:

J Director (or designee)

Title:

(Responsible J Director)

J-Directorate Office:

Approved:

14. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination: Provide the basis for this determination (e.g., describe techniques utilized, or to be utilized, to determine cost/ as cost analysis, price analysis, audit, should cost, independent Government estimate). As part of this basis, indicate whether certified cost or pricing data will exceptions in FAR Part 15.403 will apply. Contracting Officer to include the following determination:

I have determined that the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action is fair and reasonable.

Name:

Approved:

15. Legal Review:

I have reviewed this justification and have found it to be legally sufficient. (Note: All J&As must be reviewed by Office of General Counsel (OGC)/Legal Review

Name: Title:

Approved:

16. Contracting Officer: This certification shall be made by the contracting officer who will sign the contract resulting from this justification and approval (J&A)

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Name:

Approved:

17. Competition Advocate: Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the procurement of Policy and Statistical Analysis Services (PSAS) (state s on an other than full and open competition basis pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) 6.302-1 -- Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supp Requirements, subject to availability of funds, and provided that the supplies and/or services herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

Name: Title:

Approved:

18. Head of Contracting Activity (or designee): Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the procurement of Policy and Statistical Analysis Ser supplies/services being procured) on an other than full and open competition basis pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) 6.302-1 -- Only One Re Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, subject to availability of funds, and provided that the supplies and/or services herein described have o acquisition.

Name: Title:

Approved:

19. Director of Defense Health Agency, Senior Procurement Executive: (Authority is not delegable. except in the case of the Under Secretary of Defense f Logistics, acting as the SPE for the DoD). Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the procurement of Policy and Statistical Analysis Services (P being procured) on an other than full and open competition basis pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) 6.302-1 -- Only One Responsible Source a Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, subject to availability of funds, and provided that the supplies and/or services herein described have otherwise been author

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