Single Source Justification - Signed CO.pdf

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

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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: 36C248‐25‐AP‐0672

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 8, Regional Procurement Office‐ East, NCO‐8 is the contracting agency, and the VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) 10 Casia Street, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 00921.

Reference 2237 number: 672‐25‐1‐419‐0003

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

The VA Caribbean Healthcare System is required to purchase an annual Accreditation Council for

Graduate Medical Education Program Fee to maintain eight Medical Residency Program accreditations in San Juan, PR.

Estimated Amount: $52,890.00.

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

The Council for Graduate Medical Education Accreditation is a requirement of the Residents’ Matching Program and helps maintain accreditation standards for the Residents program. This required accreditation complies with federal regulations and is only offered by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education is the only institution that provides these eight Medical Residency Program accreditations needed for future resident training at the VA Caribbean HealthCare System located at the main campus in San Juan, PR.

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

Market Research conducted on SCMC, NAC, VetCERT, and elibrary yielded no vendors that could satisfy the Government's requirement. FPDS search found multiple contracts awarded to The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education for the various accreditations required to comply with federal regulations. Furthermore, market research also revealed that the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education is the only institution capable of providing the various Accreditation requirements.

5. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved following FAR13.106‐1(b). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date Name: Wilfredo Perez

Title: Contracting Officer