Essential Risk Functions Phase III (VA-23-00105184)

The award is for a firm-fixed priced sole source contract with a 12-month base period of performance and four additional 12-month option periods. The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 41 U.S.C. § 253(c)(5) as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.302- 5 entitled, “Authorized or required by statute”. The applicable statute is Public Law 109- 461: “Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006” specifically, the “Veterans First Contracting Program” outlined in 38 USC § 8127(c); WOSB Program 15 U.S.C 637.