01GO-S3889.pdf

This is a Solicitation Waiver document from the Nevada Office of Emergency Management/Homeland Security requesting approval for a noncompetitive contract with The CNA Corporation for training exercises. The waiver justifies the sole-source procurement approach, which is required under Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 333.700(7) for state service contracts. The training exercises represent a specialized requirement that the state has determined can only be adequately provided by CNA Corporation based on the justification detailed within the waiver document. The contract will require formal approval from the State Board of Examiners (BOE) prior to execution, as mandated by Nevada law for all service contracts.

The document establishes the framework for proceeding with a noncompetitive procurement process rather than conducting a competitive solicitation. This approach is typically justified when circumstances demonstrate that only one contractor possesses the requisite expertise, capability, or resources to perform the specified training exercises, or when other legally recognized exceptions to competitive bidding apply. The waiver serves as the formal request and supporting documentation necessary to obtain BOE authorization to proceed without competitive bidding procedures.