Single Source Justification Attachment.pdf

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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:

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 12, Milwaukee VA

Medical Center. Purchase Request .

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount:

One (1) year single source janitorial services for restrooms at the Milwaukee VAMC.

The total contract value is $149,573.00.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used:

Pursuing a one-year single source award in accordance with VAAR 819.7008. A new open market solicitation will be issued at the conclusion of this one-year period.

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

Streamlined market research conducted using VA contracting databases, VIP VetCert, and previous contracting activity.

Thie single source procurement will be awarded in accordance with VAAR 819.7008(b) - The contracting officer's determination to make a sole source award is a business decision wholly within the discretion of the contracting officer. To ensure that opportunities are available to the broadest number of SDVOSBs, this authority is to be used only when in the best interest of the Government. The CO has determined that this business decision is in the best interest to the government.

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. The Contracting Officer anticipates that price will be fair and reasonable.

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Contracting Officer