1.04 SSJ - DNS_IFEX_Kellogg - Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Sole Source (Simplified Acquisitions) for the Flag and Senior Executive Training Course (IFLEX) to be held from 21-26 September 2025. The requirement is for conference space at the Kellogg Conference Hotel in Washington, DC to host a 5-day intensive residential learning experience for Flag/General officers and Senior Executive Service members. The course, developed by the College of Leadership & Ethics at the Naval War College, aims to prepare senior Navy leadership for new roles through collaborative and interactive learning.

The sole source justification highlights the Kellogg Conference Hotel's unique capabilities, including its location on a closed campus at Gallaudet University, proximity to the Pentagon, comprehensive facilities to accommodate 30 personnel, and access to emergency services. Other venues like the National Conference Center and Bolger Center were assessed but found unsuitable. The total estimated price is redacted, and the procurement will be executed by the NAVSUP FLC Norfolk Contracting Department with the intent to award a firm-fixed price purchase order directly to the Kellogg Conference Hotel without competitive bidding.