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VHAPM Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Attachment 2: Request for Limited Sources Justification Format >SAT VHAPM Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Page 1 of 4 Original Date: 08/30/2017 Revision 03 Eff Da... VHAPM Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Attachment 2: Request for Limited Sources Justification Format >SAT VHAPM Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Page 1 of 4 Original Date: 08/30/2017 Revision 03 Eff Date: 03/18/2021 LIMITED SOURCES JUSTIFICATION ORDER >SAT FAR PART 8.405-6 Acquisition Plan Action ID:36C250-23-AP-2984 Contracting Activity: Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 VA Healthcare Systems of Ohio. 2237# 541-23-3-3755-0041 Description of Action: This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Multiple-Award Schedule Program (41 U.S.C. 152(3) and 40 U.S.C. 501). This activity proposes to solicit with United Parcel Service, a large business using sole source procurement procedures under NAICS Code 492210 with a IDIQ Contract for the Continuation of Domestic Delivery of Small Packages for the Cleveland VA Medical Center Wade Park Campus. The Period of Performance will be from 4-1-2023 through 3-31-2024. Order against: Contract Number: HTC711-23-D-C025 Name of Proposed Contractor: United Parcel Service Street Address: 1400 North Hurstbourne Parkway City, State, Zip: Louisville, KY 40223 Phone: N/A Description of Supplies or Services: The estimated value of the proposed action is $500,000.00 This activity proposes to solicit with United Parcel Service, a large business using sole source procurement procedures under NAICS Code 492210 with a IDIQ Contract for the Continuation of Domestic Delivery of Small Packages for the Cleveland VA Medical Center Wade Park Campus. Identify the Authority and Supporting Rationale (see below and if applicable, a demonstration of the proposed contractor s unique qualifications to provide the required supply or service. FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(A): An urgent and compelling need exists and following the ordering procedures would result in unacceptable delays: FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(B): Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized; Market research was not conducted as the United Parcel Service has been providing the delivery of small packages for the Cleveland VA Medical Center for years. They are the VA s mandated commercial shipper and is considered fair and reasonable as previously determined by the Department of Defense (DOD) BPA Contracting Officer. FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(C): In the interest of economy and efficiency, the 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. FAR 8.405-6(b): Items peculiar to one manufacturer: A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data is: These are direct replacements parts/components for existing equipment. The material/service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed/performing. (5) Describe Why You Believe the Order Represents the Best Value consistent with FAR 8.404(d) to aid the contracting officer in making this best value determination: UPS provides a supply chain courier operation handling large volume of ground and next day air services at lower rates than U.S. Post Office. UPS provides courier service for larger parcels and packages; tracked with guaranteed delivery. Tracking can be monitored via website that is helpful when sensitive materials are transported. Currently, VAMC Cleveland has a UPS account established and a workstation connected to the UPS site to process shipments. (6) Describe the Market Research Conducted among schedule holders and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted. The Next Generation Delivery Services (NGDS) BPA continues with US Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) under the Department of Defense. Market research was not conducted as the United Parcel Service has been providing the delivery of small packages for the Cleveland VA Medical Center for years. They are the VA s mandated commercial shipper and is considered fair and reasonable as previously determined by the Department of Defense (DOD) BPA Contracting Officer. (7) Any Other Facts Supporting the Justification: N/A (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: (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 NAME TITLE SERVICE LINE/SECTION FACILITY (10) Approvals in accordance with the VHAPM Part 806.3 OFOC SOP: 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/DESIGNEE S SIGNATURE DATE ______________________________ Roman Savino, Contract Specialist Network Contracting Office 10 b. One Level Above the Contracting Officer (Required over the SAT but not exceeding $750K): I certify the justification meets requirements for other than full and open competition. _____ SIGNATURE DATE Jason Lawson, MBA Division Chief: General and Healthcare Services Network Contracting Office 10 (Indiana, Ohio & Michigan)