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VHAPM Part 819.7007/7008 Page 3 of 3 Original Date: 08/30/2017 Revision 03 Eff Date: 04/03/2020

(VOSB). The procedures authorized in VAAR 819.7008 allows sole source awards to VOSB vendors based on 38 U.S.C. 8127(c).

10. Listing of Sources that Expressed, in Writing, an Interest in the Acquisition: N/A

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 action is a planned five (5) year firm-fixed-price requirements contract. Market research shows the number of Veteran Owned businesses capable of completing this service themselves has not changed. Market research will be conducted to consider any new SDVOSB/VOSB capable of performing this contract prior to the next award.

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.

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

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

b. One Level Above the Contracting Officer (Required over the SAT but not exceeding $750K): I certify the justification meets requirements for other than full and open competition.

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