Sole Source Justification 36C24526C0047.pdf

This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) document for Other Than Full and Open Competition for a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) acquisition.

The contracting activity is the Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 05, Washington DC VA Medical Center, seeking to establish a new, three-month, firm fixed price short-term contract with Battles Transportation, Inc. (Battles) for wheelchair van transportation services. The estimated total cost is approximately $2,000,160.00 for approximately 12,000 trips over the three-month performance period from May 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026. The contract will provide all vehicles, personnel, management, supplies, transportation, equipment, and reports necessary to furnish wheelchair van transport services for beneficiaries scheduled at the Washington DC VA Medical Center (VAMC) or private community facilities. The sole source justification relies on VAAR 819.7008 and 819.7009 authority. The contractor's unique qualifications include Battles' current certification as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and their existing performance under a previous contract (36C24526A0032, April 1, 2023 to October 31, 2025), demonstrating their capability to meet the Agency's needs. Market research was conducted to establish fair and reasonable pricing. The J&A was signed April 17, 2026, with the contracting officer's certification, one-level above certification, and VHA RPO HCA review and approval documented.