SAM #36C24525P0477P00001

Sole Source Contract Modification for Epidemiologist Services at VA WRIISC and CETCE

This contract modification supports the Department of Veterans Affairs' War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC) and Complex Exposure Threats Center of Excellence (CETCE) in Washington, DC. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Sub-agencies: VA Maryland Health Care System, VISN 5, DCVAMC - Offices: Network Contract Office 05 Services Team 3, Contracting Officer (90C) - OEMs and Vendors: - The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. (HJF) - Products/Services Requested: - Professional services: Epidemiologist position supporting WRIISC and CETCE - Option Year 1: 12 months (Part #1002, $15,037.26/month, total $180,447.12) - Option Year 2: 12 months (Part #2002, $15,631.89/month, total $187,582.68) - Option Year 3: 12 months (Part #3002, $16,250.31/month, total $195,003.72) - Option Year 4: 12 months (Part #4002, $16,893.47/month, total $202,721.64) - Contract modification adds an additional position and increases contract value - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source award justified under FAR 6.302-1 (only one responsible source) - Specialized expertise in military exposure data analysis and risk communication required - Continuity of service is critical due to PACT Act mandates - Period of Performance: - Four 12-month option years, exercised as needed - Place of Performance: - War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC), Washington, DC - DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center (DCVAMC), Washington, DC - VA Maryland Health Care System, Perry Point, MD - 245-Network Contract Office 5 (36C245), Linthicum, MD

Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs, The War Related Illness and Injury Study Center, Washington DC Office posted a notice of intent to sole source announcement in accordance with FAR 5.2 - Synopses of Proposed Contract Actions.

The War Related Illness and Injury Study Center, Washington DC Office intended to modify Contract No. 36C24525P0477 to add an additional position and increase the contract value in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source will satisfy the agency requirements.

The Government awarded contract no. 36C24525P0477 and determined fair and reasonable pricing prior to award date of April 30,2025. The Government awarded and modified the contract with the current pricing established in the base contract, and the pricing will be subject to no adjustments. The period of performance is for the remaining option year 1 through option 4. Option periods are exercised as needed and are not guaranteed. The Period of Performance reads as follows:

Option Year Period 1: 4/30/2026 3/29/2027
Option Year Period 2: 4/30/2027 3/29/2028
Option Year Period 3: 4/30/2028 3/29/2029
Option Year Period 4: 4/30/2029 3/29/2030

For any additional information or questions, please contact the Contracting Officer: Robert O Keefe Jr. Robert.okeefejr@va.gov

See attached Justification and Approval for more information. Additional Links:Washington DC VAMC Home Page

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