Single Source Justification Signed.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:___ VA‐23‐00064697________

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 10, 539 Cincinnati VA Medical Center

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

WheelChair Transport service: Est cost $190,000. 3 months.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: Emergency request service for a 3months time span, for available time contingency needs, pricing needs, service needs met.

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

Market Research was conducted in the form of informal oral RFQs to establish price reasonableness and vendor availability. Contact was awarded to SDVOSB IAW VAAR 819.7008.

Three vendors were asked to give an informal quote to fill the requirement with short notice. The SDVOSB was the only vendor that was able to meet the requirement based on equipment dedication to the pending award.

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.

Note: COs are required to make a determination of price reasonableness IAW FAR 13.106‐3. See the

S19 Open Market (FAR13) Award Documentation Form with Abstract to document price reasonableness.

Robert J. Bolcavage III Date

Contract Officer