V212--FY23: Emergency SMT COVID Patients

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source

Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

Last Updated: 02/01/22 Page 1 of 1

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: 36C248-23-AP-6977

Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 08, Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center

2237# 573-23-4-774-0191

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

Emergency requirement for SMT COVID Patient Service for NF/SG VA Medical Center. This is for Non-Emergency, Special Mode Transportation (SMT) service as identified within the performance work statement (PWS) for the North Florida/South Georgia Veteran Health System (NF/SG VHS), and its associated healthcare facilities, for beneficiaries that have not passed the COVID-19 screening or who have tested Positive. The NF/SG VHS has two current contracts for providing SMT services. However, neither of these contracts include measures for transporting beneficiaries that have not passed the COVID-19 screening or who have tested Positive. There is a need to have a contractor available to transport these patients until the COVID-19 pandemic has subsided.

Estimated Amount: $40,250.00

Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used:

This is an Emergency requirement, IAW FAR 13.106-1. Incumbent Vendor was previously providing these services, as well as similar services to non-COVID-19 patients. They are a registered SDVOSB and are uniquely positioned to meet the VA s need. All other vendors would require significant start-up costs or extended time in order to be ready to provide these services.

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

Due to the urgent nature of this service, limited market research was conducted. The VIP database was surveyed for SDVOSB/VOSB vendors under NAICS 485991, results showed 242 potential SDVOSB/VOSB vendors.

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.

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Contracting Officer Date Awarded contract 36C24823P2596 to EXCELSIOR AMBULANCE SERVICE INC for 40250.00000000 on 2023-09-18.