Sole Source Justification CNA Reasonable Accomodation_Redacted.pdf

This is a Single Source Justification document from the Department of Veterans Affairs for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) services at the Bay Pines Veterans Affairs Healthcare System's C.W. Bill Young Medical Center, with an acquisition plan ID of 36C248-25-AP-0497. The justification supports awarding a Firm Fixed Price contract to RK Healthcare Inc. (Home Instead Pinellas) for CNA services as a Reasonable Accommodation for a Healthcare Professions Trainee (Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow).

The required services include 8.5 hours per day of CNA support on Monday through Wednesday (excluding Federal Holidays) for a 9-month base period (952 hours) plus a one-year option period (1,275 hours). RK Healthcare Inc. is being selected as the sole source due to their proven reliability, established relationship with the trainee, and proximity to the medical center. Market research conducted via GSA FSS and SAM.gov showed no other suitable local providers, with the incumbent demonstrating unique capability to provide consistent service with the required comfort level and backup staffing. The contract is needed to support the trainee's required 50% on-campus clinical supervision despite being authorized for 100% telework, with services needed through August 2025.