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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF OCTOBER 04, 2015 FBO #5063
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Q -- Reference Lab Testing AA Labcorp - Justification and Approval (J&A)

Notice Date

10/2/2015
 

Notice Type

Justification and Approval (J&A)
 

NAICS

621111 — Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Ann Arbor Healthcare System;Network 11 Contract Office;2215 Fuller Road;Ann Arbor MI 48105
 

ZIP Code

48105
 

Solicitation Number

VA25115Q0672
 

Archive Date

1/8/2016
 

Point of Contact

Robert Kay
 

E-Mail Address

5-5591<br
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Award Number

V797P7041A VA251-15-F-3015
 

Award Date

10/1/2015
 

Description

LIMITED SOURCES JUSTIFICATION ORDER >$150,000 FAR PART 8.405-6 2237 Transaction # or Vista Equipment Transaction #: 506-16-1-0-0001 This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Multiple Award Schedule Program. The material or service listed in par. 3 below is sole source, therefore, consideration of the number of contractors required by FAR Subpart 8.4 - Federal Supply Schedules, is precluded for the reasons indicated below. Restricted to the following source: Provide original manufacturer's name for material or contractor's name for service. (If a sole source manufacturer distributes via dealers, ALSO provide dealer information.) Manufacturer/Contractor: Laboratory Corporation of America Contract #V797P-7041A Manufacturer/Contractor POC & phone number: Debra Hoover 313-819-4510 Mfgr/Contractor Address: 1400 Donelson Pike, Suite B-10, Nashville, TN 37217 Dealer/Rep address/phone number: same as above 0 The requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the Government. (1) AGENCY AND CONTRACTING ACTIVITY:Department of Veterans Affairs VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System_ 2215 Fuller Road__________________ Ann Arbor, MI 48105 VISN:11 (2) NATURE AND/OR DESCRIPTION OF ACTION BEING APPROVED: LSJ for a firm-fixed price purchase order for reference laboratory testing. (3)(a)A DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET THE AGENCY'S NEED: Reference Laboratory testing for patients at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System from 10/1/2015 to 12/31/2015. (b)ESTIMATED DOLLAR VALUE: $161,300 based on expected testing volume. (c)REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE: 10/1/2015 to 12/31/2015 (4)IDENTIFICATION OF THE JUSTIFICATION RATIONALE (SEE FAR 8.405-6), AND IF APPLICABLE, A DEMONSTRATION OF THE PROPOSED CONTRACTOR'S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED SUPPLY OR SERVICE. (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY AND COMPLETE) 1Specific characteristics of the material or service that limit the availability to a sole source (unique features, function of the item, etc.). Describe in detail why only this suggested source can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources. Currently LabCorp has been performing these services via a VISN wide BPA for the last five years. This three (3) month purchase order bridges the gap between the end of coverage for FY 15 and the start of the new VISN 11 BPA estimated to be awarded 1/1/2016, which is being competed among FSS contract holders. In order to change from LabCorp to another vendor, there are numerous tasks that will take considerable coordination. Programming the new pathology lab codes, calibration, IT issues, and validation issues takes at least three months to successfully change vendors. Utilizing the current reference lab testing vendor best ensures continuity of care. Conversion to a new reference lab for this bridge period would unduly complicate the tracking of patient results and cause the VA to be at significant risk for a patient incident. Changing vendors would also would also require significant installation of equipment, testing, training of new employees and contractor background investigations which would take at least three months to complete. Currently, Laborp has all the systems/courier/IT systems/staff in place and no other vendor could be operational by 10/1/2015. 0A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data is: (If FAR 8.405-6(a)(2)iii before posting. Do not include specific proprietary data. Only mention the type of equipment, procedure, etc. to show that proprietary supplies or services are being procured.) 0These are "direct replacements" parts/components for existing equipment. ____________________________________________________________________________ 0The material/service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed/performing. Describe the equipment/function you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system. 0The new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order provided that the original order was placed in accordance with the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures. The original order must not have been previously issued under sole source or limited source procedures. 0An urgent and compelling need exists, and following the ordering procedures would result in unacceptable delays. (5) DESCRIBE WHY YOU BELIEVE THE ORDER REPRESENTS THE BEST VALUE CONSISTENT WITH FAR 8.4 TO AID THE CONTRACTING OFFICER IN MAKING THIS BEST VALUE DETERMINATION: $161,300 based on projected volume. The price for the 3 months of additional patient testing services is fair and reasonable based on historical pricing, The vendor agreed to charge the same pricing as the expired VISN 11 BPA, V797-BP-0126, which is discounted from regular FSS pricing for V797-7041A by 2%. Changing to another contractor during this period woud cause the VA to pay current FSS pricing with no discounts. This action represents the best value to the Government not only for cost, but also for non- price considerations such as staff training, and associated costs with transitioning to a new vendor. Such as developing new pathology lab codes and computer protocols. (6) DESCRIBE THE MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AMONG SCHEDULE HOLDERS AND THE RESULTS OR A STATEMENT OF THE REASON MARKET RESEARCH WAS NOT CONDUCTED: FSS and the internet were searched; only one FSS contract holder is able to provide required services by 10/1 and that is the incumbent, LabCorp. (7) ANY OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE JUSTIFICATION: New BPA expected to be awarded 1/1/2016. VISN 11 (8) A STATEMENT OF THE ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE AGENCY MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS THAT LED TO THE RESTRICTED CONSIDERATION BEFORE ANY SUBSEQUENT ACQUISITION FOR THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES IS MADE: Should another requisition of this nature reoccur, we would undertake a new market survey. (9) REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION: I certify that the requirement outlined in this justification is a Bona Fide Need of the Department of Veterans Affairs and that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that processing of this limited sources justification restricts consideration of Federal Supply Schedule contractors to fewer than the number required by FAR Subpart 8.4. (This signature is the requestor's supervisor, fund control point official, chief of service or someone with responsibility and accountability.) SIGNATURE DATE NAMETITLESERVICE LINE/SECTION FACILITY (10) APPROVALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE VHAPM, Volume 6, Chapter VI: OFOC SOP: This part if filled out by Contracting Staff as part of the Justification a. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S CERTIFICATION (required): I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. ______________________ CONTRACTING OFFICER'S SIGNATUREDATE _____________________ NAME AND TITLEFACILITY b. Director of Contracting/DESIGNEE: I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. SIGNATUREDATE NAME NCO/PCO X Director of Contracting
 

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Document(s)

Justification and Approval (J&A)
 

File Name: V797P7041A VA251-15-F-3015 V797P7041A VA251-15-F-3015_1.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=2352297&FileName=V797P7041A-000.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=2352297&FileName=V797P7041A-000.docx

 

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