1.04 SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION_Redacted.pdf

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JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE (Simplified Acquisitions <$250K)

The service or material listed on

Ruehlin Associates is sole source and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available for this material or service.

Restricted to the following source. Provide Ruehlin Associates name. (If a sole source manufacturer distributes via dealers, ALSO provide dealer information.)

Manufacturer:

Manufacturer POC & phone #:

Mfr. Address:

Dealer / Rep:

Dealer / Rep address / phone #:

John Ruehlin 619-435-2220

917B Ave, Coronado, CA 92118-1947

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✔_ Description of the item or service required, the estimated cost, and required delivery date.

The seminar provides unique insight into career transition for senior military in the officer and enlisted ranks. The seminar adopts and refines professional private sector transition training programs to address the situations senior military personnel face during career transition. The result is an intense training experience that prepares the members/attendees for all phases of career transition. The focus of the program is strictly on the practical aspects dealing with the process of managing a career and finding the right job. The program is dynamic as ideas and "lessons learned" obtained from previous attendees are incorporated into the next seminar. The delivery date for the seminar is September 28th and it has an approximate cost of per seminar. This requirement will be for a base year (two seminars per year), four option years, and the 52.217-8 option to extend the periods of performance are as follows:

Base Year - 09/28/2020 - 09/27/2021 Option I - 09/28/2021 - 09/27/2022 Option II - 09/28/2022 - 09/27/2023 Option III - 09/28/2023 - 09/27/2024 Option IV - 09/28/2024 - 09/27/2025 52.217-8 Option 09/28/2025 - 03/27/2026

Specific characteristics of the material or service that limit the availability to a sole source

(unique features, function of the item, etc.). Describe in detail why only this suggested source can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources.

The seminar is divided into logical segments, dealing with every aspect of career transition. Each segment presents a different aspect the career transition process. As the participants proceed through the program, they quickly realize career transition is a process, not just a series of events.

For example, to write a resume, you must know what you want to do. To conduct an information meeting, you must have prepared yourself through research. To interview and negotiate compensation, you must understand the strengths you bring to the company and job. And finally, you must know how your abilities fit with the company's expectations.

The seminar teaches from a Navy perspective and provides information, which is not discussed in the Transition Assistance Program (TAP).

The facilitators understand Navy jargon, occupations, and how to translate participants' knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) into resume bullets that civilian employers understand. Additionally, facilitators are all senior retired officers who have corporate knowledge of the transition process; which is beneficial in helping participants temper unrealistic expectations, preparing them for civilian employment that they qualify for, and providing information that will help them achieve their employment goals.

The other companies researched didn't have training that specialized in Navy transition to the civilian sector. As this was previously competed, the other offerers were not technically acceptable and did not offer all of the requisite tasks or capabilities that the Ruehlin Course does. Simply stated, competing this again would result in the same outcome as before. Additionally, in order to meet the training requirements and schedule Ruehlin is the only company capable of performing on short notice as they already have the training materials (i.e. workbooks, presentations, and scenarios) available.

✔_ The requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the government.

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CHECK & FILL IN ALL APPLICABLE BLANKS BELOW

The material/service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed/performing. Describe the equipment/function you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system.

A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data is

These are “direct replacements” parts/components for existing equipment.

Other information to support a sole source buy: