Justification and Approval-Augusta VA Medical Center

Request for SDVOSB/VOSB Sole Source Justification Format IAW VAAR 819.7008/9

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification and Approval (J&A)
For
Other Than Full and Open Competition
Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C247-26-AP-4284, VA Augusta Health Care System Home Oxygen and Ventilator Services
1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) 07, VA Augusta Health Care System, 2237(s) Purchase Request: N/A – Paid through 1358(s) Network Contracting Office 7 – Atlanta
LaVista Business Park-Building A
2008 Weems Road
Tucker, GA 30084
2. Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Approved: The purpose of this requirement is to award a 3-month IDIQ bridge contract for home oxygen services using Other Than Full and Open Competition (OFOC) in accordance with U.S.C 8127 as implemented by RFO 6.103-5. The home oxygen and ventilator services requirement will be solesourced to TransOx, Inc. for the VA Augusta Health Care System. The total estimated amount for this 3-month bridge contract is
. The period of performance for this requirement will be from October 01, 2026 to December 31, 2026. The price list for this requirement is as follows:

VHAPG Part 819.7008/7009 Sole Source Awards to SDVOSB/VOSB Revision: 05
Effective Date: 12/15/2025

Request for SDVOSB/VOSB Sole Source Justification Format IAW VAAR 819.7008/9

The nature of the new FFP procurement is to create a bridge contract to prevent a break in services (Continuation of Services). The current home oxygen and ventilator services contract 36C24726D0031 expires on September 3, 2026 and the new long-term procurement is pending source selection decision following a previous GAO Protest. With the current contract expiring on September 3, 2026, and the additional time needed to avoid a service gap, a bridge contract is necessary to ensure veterans' care is not interrupted.. 3. Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency’s Needs: The VA Augusta Health Care System has an ongoing and continuous need to contract for home oxygen supplies and services. The incumbent shall provide medical oxygen systems, including medical oxygen cylinders and related accessories, delivery, setup, preventive maintenance, and repair of both contractor- and Government-owned equipment at the homes of VA Medical Center patients to meet the needs of VA beneficiaries. The requested period of performance is as follows: 2FWREHU 01, 2026 to December 31, 2026.