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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF MAY 28, 2016 FBO #5300
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H -- 618-16-3-6023-1927 LEGIONELLA SAMPLING - Justification and Approval (J&A)

Notice Date

5/26/2016
 

Notice Type

Justification and Approval (J&A)
 

NAICS

541380 — Testing Laboratories
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;VA Black Hills HCS;Fort Meade Campus;113 Comanche Rd.;Fort Meade SD 57741
 

ZIP Code

57741
 

Solicitation Number

Oral
 

Archive Date

6/4/2016
 

Point of Contact

Chad Raterman
 

E-Mail Address

7-7027<br
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Award Number

VA263-16-P-0597
 

Award Date

5/30/2016
 

Description

JUSTIFICATION FOR SINGLE SOURCE AWARDS IAW FAR 13.106-1 (OVER MICRO-PURCHASE THRESHOLD($3K) BUT NOT EXCEEDING THE SAT ($150K)) IAW FAR13.104, COs must promote competition to the maximum extent practicable to obtain supplies and services from the source whose offer is the most advantageous to the Government, considering the administrative cost of the purchase. When competition is not practicable, IAW FAR13.106-1(b), COs solicit from a single source for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. COs may solicit from one source if the CO determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization). IAW FAR13.106-3(b)(3),COs are required to include additional statements explaining the absence of competition (see 13.106-1 for brand name purchases) if only one source is solicited and the acquisition does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold (does not apply to an acquisition of utility services available from only one source) or supporting the award decision if other than price-related factors were considered in selecting the supplier. This template when completed can be used to document single source awards IAW FAR13.106-3(b)(3). Note: Statements such as "only known source" or "only source which can meet the required delivery date" are inadequate to support a sole source purchase. 1. PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION NUMBER: 618-16-3-6023-19271A. PROJECT/TASK NUMBER None1B. ESTIMATED AMOUNT: $40,190.00 2. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND THE INTENDED USE: Legionella and Dental Waterline Sampling and Analysis for FY 2016 third and fourth quarters. Analysis of water for Legionella and for heterotrophic bacteria in dental water is needed to ensure that patients and others are not exposed to waterborne hazards. 3. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED: This was service was being performed by another contract, however the prior contractor had major issues with his performance and was unequivocally terminated, leaving a void in this mandatory service required by VA Policy. This is a life safety issue and as such is being treated as an emergency need for service. Minnesota Valley Testing has performed this work in the past for the health care system and has performed very well. They are able to meet the urgent need of the government, and can perform the services immediately. Justification: FAR Part 6.302-2 - unusual and compelling urgency. This sampling is a Life Safety Issue. 4. REASON THAT SUGGESTED SOURCE IS THE ONLY SOURCE, WHICH CAN PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES: Minnesota Valley Testing has performed this work in the past for the health care system and has performed very well. The contractor has a high rating and good past performance. The contractor is available to do the sampling and analysis for the 3rd and 4th quarters of the fiscal year. 5. DESCRIPTION OF MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AND RESULTS OR STATEMENT WHY IT WAS NOT CONDUCTED: Market research was conducted in the past before the original contract went out for bid. The old bids were reviewed as part of the market research for this. Those bids are from the August/September 2015 time frame, so they are fairly recent. 6. 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. Signature: ______________________________ Date:____________________ Name: Title: Contracting Officer Facility: NCO 23 Black Hills Contracting Office
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/VABHHCS568/VABHHCS568/Oral/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Justification and Approval (J&A)
 

File Name: VA263-16-P-0597 VA263-16-P-0597.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=2759498&FileName=-7820.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=2759498&FileName=-7820.docx

 

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Record

SN04130701-W 20160528/160526234918-ab2ac6f0cfb1cb0e463f5c9a12448e41 (fbodaily.com)
 

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