SPECIAL NOTICE
81 -- COOLER
- Notice Date
- 7/19/2023 6:37:55 AM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 322211
— Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- NATIONAL CMOP OFFICE (36C770) LEAVENWORTH KS 66048 USA
- ZIP Code
- 66048
- Solicitation Number
- 36C77023P0305
- Response Due
- 7/19/2023 6:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 09/17/2023
- Point of Contact
- Kelly Mann, Contract Specialist, Phone: 913-684-0179
- E-Mail Address
-
Kelly.Mann@va.gov
(Kelly.Mann@va.gov)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- Part 806.3 Other Than Full and Open Competition (OFOC) Attachment 7: Request for Sole Source Justification Format >SAT Rev: 13 Effective Date: 02/01/22 Page 1 of 3 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Justification and Approval (J&A) For Other Than Full and Open Competition (>SAT) Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C770-23-AP-0833 Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 15 Contracting, Charleston CMOP, 2237: 766-23-3-401-0615. Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Processed: This is an individual sole source justification to support the procurement of the following item: Recycled Jean Coolers (11.5 x 10 x 6 ) CMOP ID#: 16499 Qty requested: 150,000 each The Charleston CMOP facility requires the above item to be procured with the support of the instant justification and approval for other than full and open competition. The proposed procurement action will be a firm fixed price contract award for the supplies. Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency s Needs: The estimated value of the proposed action is: The item above supports Veteran patient prescriptions. This order is to be delivered 2 days ARO with weekly deliveries. Deliver a total of 150,000 Recyclable Jean Coolers 11.5 X 10 X 6, item #16499. Deliver 6188 coolers three times a week: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition: () (1) Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements per 41 USC §3304(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1; (X) (2) Unusual and Compelling Urgency per 41 USC §3304(a)(2) as implemented by FAR 6.302-2; ( ) (3) Industrial Mobilization, Engineering, Developmental or Research Capability or Expert Services per 41 USC §3304(a)(3) as implemented by FAR 6.302-3; ( ) (4) International Agreement per 41 USC §3304(a)(4) as implemented by FAR 6.302-4 ( ) (5) Authorized or Required by Statute per 41 USC §3304(a)(5) as implemented by FAR 6.302-5; ( ) (6) National Security per 41 USC §3304(a)(6) as implemented by FAR 6.302-6; ( ) (7) Public Interest per 41 USC §3304(a)(7) as implemented by FAR 6.302-7; Demonstration that the Contractor s Unique Qualifications or Nature of the Acquisition Requires the Use of the Authority Cited Above (applicability of authority): The CMOP facilities ship temperature sensitive pharmaceuticals to Veterans daily. To maintain their stability, these pharmaceuticals are required to be shipped in durable weather-resistant coolers to Veteran patients across the country. Vendor American Convoi, a SDVOSB, is the only known source who can provide coolers that meet the strict requirements the CMOP facility has for shipping these pharmaceuticals. A sole source to American Convoi is required due to not enough time to solicit and have vendors provide samples to station for approval. The first delivery is needed by 08/07/23, as the CMOP will be out of certain products by then and will be unable to Ship medication to veteran patients. Description of Efforts Made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as deemed practicable: N/A Determination by the CO that the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and Reasonable: The anticipated cost will be fair and reasonable based off the IGCE. Description of the Market Research Conducted and the Results, or a Statement of the Reasons Market Research Was Not Conducted: Based on the market research conducted and IAW VAAR 819.7008, American Convoi LLC, a VIPlisted SDVOSB, has successfully provided the requested item in the past and is the only known source that can fulfill this requirement. Therefore, a sole source award will be made to American Convoi, LLC. Any Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other than Full and Open Competition: Listing of Sources that Expressed, in Writing, an Interest in the Acquisition: N/A. A Statement of the Actions, if any, the Agency May Take to Remove or Overcome any Barriers to Competition before Making subsequent acquisitions for the supplies or services required: A new IDIQ package supporting this requirement is currently being worked with an expectation of being awarded within the next six months. 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 and belief. Approvals in accordance with the VHAPM Part 806.3 OFOC SOP: Contracting Officer or Designee s Certification (required): I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Larry Zaritz Date Contracting Officer NCO 15 CMOP Division, Team I One Level Above the Contracting Officer (Required over SAT but not exceeding $750K): I certify the justification meets requirements for other than full and open competition. Christy Pendlay Date Branch Chief Supervisory Contract Specialist, CMOP Team 1
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