1.04a SSD for Post NLEC EQi.pdf

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Purchase Request/Document number: N3169726RCNL010

The supplies or services described herein are being solicited on a sole source basis and competition is precluded in accordance with FAR 12.102(a) for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available for the supplies or services.

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Vendor: Multi-Health Systems Inc.

Cage Code: L3734

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Description: EQi 2.0 Workplace Reports Assessments

Estimated Total Cost: $136,800.00 (1,800 @ $76.00 each)

Required Period of Performance Dates:

01 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2027

Describe in detail why only this source(s) can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources.

The Naval Leadership and Ethics Center (NLEC) aboard Naval Station Newport, RI, requires the procurement of 1,800 each EQi 2.0 Workplace Reports assessments in support of their curriculum. EQi 2.0 assessments measure specific aspects of emotional and social functioning (stress management, self-perception, self-expression, interpersonal, and decision-making). This is the most psychometrically valid emotional intelligence assessment in the marketplace today.

Self-awareness assessments are curriculum requirements for each of NLEC’s leadership courses, and EQi 2.0 Workplace Reports assessments will be incorporated to add value to the students of the Major Command Master Chief course and the Intermediate Leadership Course. Due to the level of command impact, an understanding of the student’s emotional intelligence will better facilitate discussion in class while providing an opportunity to develop, better lead, and perform in their positions of authority. The assessment measures an individual's emotional and social competencies, which can help individuals identify their strengths and areas for improvement.

Multi-Health Systems, Inc. (MHS) is the original publisher and copyright holder of EQi 2.0 assessments. EQi

2.0 assessments are available only through their online portal and scored by MHS. EQi 2.0 assessments were found on a few other websites (eitrainingcompany.com, qualifying.org, emotionalcenter.org). These websites

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104 are MHS training partners that are only authorized to deliver certification training to individuals. Once the individuals are certified, all EQi 2.0 assessments and workplace reports must be purchased directly from MHS through their MHS-managed online portal. No other assessments in the marketplace assess these aspects of emotional and social functioning. No other similar products in the marketplace will satisfy this Government need.

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EQi 2.0 self-awareness assessment is the only assessment that sufficiently addresses the topic of emotional intelligence, which is a critical topic for the Navy’s senior leaders to be aware of as they are leading the current and next generation of Sailors. Facilitators at the Naval Leadership and Ethics Center have already attended training and certification courses to facilitate the EQi 2.0 assessment debriefs for students and have already developed the expertise required to benefit students. For continuity of ongoing curriculum aboard NLEC and for uniformity of training across the fleet, only the requested EQi 2.0 assessments can meet the customer’s needs.

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