J-and-A-Other-Than-Full-and-Open 2026 PT Testing - Signed

Template for Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition Completion Instructions: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has established a standard template for the preparation of a J&A for Other Than Full and Open Competition. If this is an 8(a) set-aside, please note this form is not required unless the acquisition is valued (including all options) at greater than $22 million. This template is NOT applicable for actions using simplified acquisition procedures (FAR Subpart 13.5), Federal Supply Schedule orders (FAR 8.4), or task or delivery orders subject to fair opportunity (FAR 16.505). Tailor all aspects of this template to the individual acquisition. Consult FAR Subpart 6.3 for guidance. Delete the blue italic portions of this document prior to signature. Do not include these instructions in the final document or contract file.

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Acquisition Title:

Proficiency Testing Material

Agency:

IHS

Acquisition Year:

2026

Author:

Christine Woidyla

2. Description of Action:

Nature:

New Requirement

Follow-on Requirement

Modification to Existing Purchase Order/Contract Number: Pricing:

Firm-Fixed Price

Time & Materials

Cost

Other:
Funds:

OMA

Other Funds:

Name of Proposed Contractor(s):

American Proficiency Institute (API)

Street Address:

1159 Business Park Dr

City, State, Zip:

Traverse City, MI 49686

3. Description of Services or Supplies:

Basis for Approval (FAR 6.303-1(d)):

Individual Basis

Class Basis

The total estimated value of the proposed action, including all options is $ 77146.54

As applicable, briefly describe the services or supplies required to meet the agency's needs, including make & model number where appropriate. Include quantities of supplies or period of performance for services. Provide information for any options included. If the action is a modification to an existing contract, distinguish clearly between the work covered by the basic order and the work to be obtained by the proposed modification. The objective of this acquisition is to obtain a base plus 4 option year contract for Proficiency Testing Material with American Proficiency Institute (API). Proficiency Testing (PT) is a requirement to meet CLIA compliance and TJC accreditation. Proficiency Testing is performed throughout the year in the Laboratory by Laboratory testing personnel to ensure result accuracy. "Blind" samples are received from API and tested as patient samples; the results are then sent to API for tabulation and evaluation. The