Sole Source JA - 658-317 5-26-2026 Redacted.pdf

Attachment 1: Request for SDVOSB/VOSB Sole Source Justification Format IAW VAAR 819.7008/9

VHAPG Part 819.7008/7009 Sole Source Awards to SDVOSB/VOSB Page 1 of 3 Revision: 05 Effective Date: 12/15/2025

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification and Approval (J&A) For

Other Than Full and Open Competition

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C776-25-AP-0901

1. Contracting Activity: The contracting activity for this requirement is the Department of Veterans

Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC).

2. Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Approved:

This justification is in support of a new, single award, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract for an Architectural-Engineering (AE) firm to provide Construction Period Services (CPS) for project 658- 317 – Consolidate Intensive Care Unit – Construction Period Services (CPS), Salem, VA VAMC.

Throughout the solicitation period, the A-E shall provide Construction Period Services (CPS ) to include, but not limited to, answering any technical questions/requests for information (RFIs) received from contractors, inspections and testing, and review of change orders.

The total period of performance is 36 months for Construction Period Services (CPS).

3. Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency’s Needs:

IDIQ Contract VA246-13-D-0113 was awarded to Atriax, PLLC on February 06, 2017, by Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC) in the amount of The construction procurement package was submitted to PCAC in January of 2026 with the final construction documents from Atriax, PLLC. Construction Period Services (CPS) was originally accounted for in the award to Atriax; however, there were significant delays and the design contract was subsequently closed out.

The anticipated award date for this requirement is June 2026. The estimated cost of Construction Period Services (CPS) is .

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition: 41 USC §3304(a)(5), 38 U.S.

Code § 8127(c), as implemented by RFO 6.103-5 (Authorized or Required by Statute). COs may use the non-competitive (sole source) procedures authorized in VAAR 819.7008 (DEVIATION) or VAAR

819.7009 (DEVIATION)- up to $5,000,000. Check the specific VAAR clause used below:

(X) 819.7008 Sole source awards to a certified service-disabled veteran-owned small business; or ( ) 819.7009 Sole source awards to a certified veteran-owned small business

5. Demonstration that the Contractor’s Unique Qualifications and/or Nature of the Acquisition Requires the Use of the Authority Cited Above (applicability of authority):

Statutory authority under 38 U.S.C. 8127(c) allows the CO to award sole source contracts to SDVOSBs. The contractor has been determined to be a responsible source with respect to performance and is a verified SDVOSB.

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6. Description of Efforts Made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as deemed practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by RFO 6.301 and, if not, which exemption under RFO 5.101(b)(1) applies:

A notice of intent to sole source was posted to SAM.gov on March 3, 2026, and closed on March 17,2026.

7. Determination by the CO that the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and Reasonable:

Certified cost and pricing data is not required for this contract. Price analysis will be used to determine whether the offer is fair and reasonable. The contractor’s proposed price will be compared with the independent government cost estimate in accordance with FAR 15.404-1(b)(5).

8. Description of the Market Research Conducted and the Results, or a Statement of the Reasons

Market Research Was Not Conducted:

Market research techniques used to identify potential sources for this requirement include an SBA Small Business Search query, review and comparison of historical data, and posting a Notice of Intent to Sole Source. It is recommended that a sole source award be made to Atriax, PLLC is a Service- Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business concern that has completed the design portion of this requirement. A sole source award to Atriax, PLLC is in the government’s best interest to successfully complete the CPS for this requirement as they possess all institutional knowledge regarding this project.

No other vendor, either SDVOSB or small business concern, is willing to take over the liabilities from the original AE of record. The CO has determined that Atriax, PLLC who completed the original design package, is the most experienced firm and most likely to successfully perform the CPS without added costs or unacceptable delays.

9. Any Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other than Full and Open Competition:

None. Statutory authority under 38 U.S.C. 8127(c) allows the CO to award sole source contracts to SDVOSBs.

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

No sources expressed interest in writing.

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 Salem VAMC and PCAC will solicit future projects on the open market using the procedures in FAR Part 36.

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

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Name: Scott Elias Date Title: Contracting Officer Facility: PCAC

SCOTT ELIAS Digitally signed by SCOTT ELIAS