JA_RHCO-P-93.pdf

20-RHCO-P-93

Version - March 2017 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

JUSTIFICATION REVIEW DOCUMENT

FAR SUBPART 13.5 SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES COMMERCIAL

ITEMS - UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

(Simplified Acquisition Threshold is $250K)

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

1. Contracting Activity: Regional Health Contracting Office-Pacific, Health Contracting Branch, Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), 673 Woodland Square Loop SE, Lacey WA 98503.

2. Description of Action: Emergency veterinary care needed for military working dog, Nemo.

An acquisition plan is not required because this procurement does not meet the threshold at Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 207.103(d)(i)(B).

(Insert approval authority title) approved an acquisition plan in accordance with DFARS 207.103(d)(i)(B) on (insert date).

The required acquisition plan in accordance with DFARS 207.103(d)(i)(B) is currently awaiting (insert approval authority title) approval.

Name of Intended Contractor: California Veterinary Specialists Street Address: 2310 Faraday Ave City, State, Zip: Carlsbad, CA 92008

Phone: 760-431-2273

3. Description of Supplies/Services: Sole Source Emergency veterinary care was needed for Military Working Dog (MWD) Nemo. Nemo was hospitalized at Camp Pendleton on the night of 24 December. Throughout the evening, his left front leg continued to swell. Additional antibiotics were added to his treatment plan. At 0200 on 25 December, staff took Nemo to California Veterinary Specialists due to continued swelling of the left forelimb and spreading of the bruised area. Nemo's condition improved and he was released from care on December 29th.

Period of Performance: 24 December 19-29 December; one time only Total Value:

$3,252.73

For Actions with Options: N/A

FAR Clause 52.217-8 option: to or (insert completion date) N/A Value: $ Total: $

4. Authority Cited: Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, 41 U.S.C. 1901 (or 41 U.S.C. 1903 for Special Emergency Procurement) as implemented by FAR Subpart 13.5:

Unusual and compelling urgency Exclusive licensing agreements Industrial mobilization Other: Only one source reasonably available

5. Reason for Authority Cited: The required care for the MWD was beyond the capabilities of nearest military veterinary treatment facility. It was required to obtain immediate emergency veterinary care and 24-hour monitoring in order to receive the best possible treatment & care for the dog.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition: In accordance with FAR 5.201 this J & A will be posted to

FBO.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: A general competitive effort is made by the Veterinary Specialist and attending Vet Team throughout the requirement review process which considers the applicability of procedures from various sources to determine the one that best meets the needs of the patient. In addition, the intended contractor is the only source capable of meeting this requirement in an emergency situation prescribed for thepatient.

8. Market Research: This requirement is for Emergency Veterinary Treatment of a Military Working Dog, FSC Q999 (Class VIII). Details, including key work searches described in the Market Research report which supports this J & A can be found in the PCF File under Market Research. Market Research has been conducted by searching the Dynamic Small Business search using NAICS Code: 541940. Results from the research did not locate any other small businesses in a timely manner that could provide the above emergency veterinary treatment, meeting the salient characteristics as determined by the Vet Specialists.

9. Interested Sources: To date, other than the vendor named, no other sources have written to express interest in this acquisition.

10. Other Facts:

a. Procurement History

Previous Contract or Purchase Order Number: N/A Previously competed? N/A No Yes Previous authority for less than Full & Open Competition: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i)

11. Technical / Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Submitted By:

Position Title: Prime Vendor NCOIC Email Address: adam.s.acosta.mil@mail.mil Date: 1/6/2020

ACOSTA.ADAM

.S.1469323800

Digitally signed by

ACOSTA.ADAM.S.1469323800

Date: 2020.01.06 16:03:18 -08'00'

12. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination: I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable.

As a part of this basis, certified cost or pricing data is not required because the item and/or services being acquired are considered commercial.

13. Contracting Officer Certification: I certify that this justification is accurateand complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signature:

Typed Name: Richard J. Meadows Position / Title: Contracting Officer Email Address: Richard J.Meadows

Date: 10 January 2020

MEADOWS.RICHARD

.JESSE.1044030655

Digitally signed by

MEADOWS.RICHARD.JESSE.10440

30655 Date: 2020.01.10 08:51:05 -08'00'