1.04a SSD for Post NLEC LPI.pdf

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE

(Simplified Acquisitions - MPT to <SAT)

Document number: N3169726RCNL003

1. Identification of Requiring Activity and Contracting Activity.

The requiring activity is Naval Leadership and Ethics Center (NLEC) located aboard Naval Station Newport, RI; the contracting activity is NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk, Contracting Dept., Groton Office.

2. Limited to the following source(s). The supplies or services described herein are being solicited on a sole source basis and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available for the supplies or services.

Check One of the following - Service or Supply:

Service:

Contractor: John Wiley & Sons Inc Contractor Address: 111 River St., Ste 2000, Hoboken, NJ 07030 Contractor POC: John Skinner Phone #: 317-753-6959 Email: jskinner@wiley.com Cage Code/DUNS: 95543

Supply:

Restricted to the following source. If a sole source manufacturer distributes via dealers, ALSO provide dealer information.)

Original Manufacturer Name:

Manufacturer / FSS #:

Manufacturer POC:

Manufacturer Phone #:

Manufacturer Address:

Dealer/Rep / FSS #:

Dealer/Rep Address Phone No.

Email:

3. Description of the supplies or services required, the estimated price/cost, and required delivery date.

Description:

Estimated Total Cost:

Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI) 360 Report and Administration (ISBN 9781118134733) LPI 360 Assessment (ISBN 9780787948528)

Required Period of Performance Dates:

01 Mar 2026 – 28 Feb 2027 01 Mar 2027 – 29 Feb 2028 01 Mar 2028 – 28 Feb 2029 01 Mar 2029 – 28 Feb 2030 01 Mar 2030 – 31 Aug 2030

4. Describe in detail why only this source can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources. (what specific characteristics of the supplies or services limit the availability to a sole source (e.g., unique features, function of the item, etc.)?)

The Naval Leadership and Ethics Center (NLEC) aboard Naval Station Newport, RI, requires the procurement of 600 Each LPI 360 report assessments and administration in support of their curriculum. LPI 360 assessment illuminates the effectiveness of a leader by measuring the level of commitment, engagement, and satisfaction of the individuals they lead.

The Navy’s Inspector General Report on Detachments for Cause (DFC) of 2004 recommended the implementation of 360 degree reviews for Command Level leaders to aid in reducing DFC across the Navy. OPNAV Instruction 1412.14 requires 360 degree assessments for every officer prior to assuming command. LPI 360 assessment is a curriculum requirement for NLEC’s Senior Leadership Course (SLC). LPI 360 assessment is closely aligned with OPNAV Instruction

1412.14 requirement and includes; a written examination, 360 assessment and debriefing by a certified coach. Sustained continuity of the same leadership and assessment principles across the board is key to the consistency of professional development of senior enlisted leaders in the fleet.

Market research indicated that John Wiley & Sons, Inc is the original publisher and copyright holder LPI 360. Along with the LPI 360 assessments, Wiley also provides administration services for the LPI 360 assessments to include; reminder notices, weekly progress reports, adjustments to student rosters, all technical support, as well as summary reports. LPI 360 assessments are available only through their online portal and no other vendor can provide this package. All NLEC PCO and PXO courses are taught using the requested LPI product. No other similar products in the marketplace will satisfy this Government need.

The supplies or services 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.

For continuity of ongoing curriculum aboard NLEC and for uniformity of PCO and PXO training across the fleet, only the requested LPI product can meet the customer’s needs.

A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition.

The proprietary data is owned and maintained by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

These are "direct replacement" parts/components for existing equipment.

Other information to support a sole source action:

5. TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION:

I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS COMPLETE AND

ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE

PROCESSING OF THIS SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION PRECLUDES THE USE OF

FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.

Signature: Title:

Activity: Date:

6. CONTRACTING OFFICER

I HEREBY DETERMINE THAT THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CONTRACT ACTION

DEEM ONLY ONE SOURCE REASONABLY AVAILABLE.

Contracting Officer Signature Date

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk Contracting Dept.

Groton Office

LANGFORD.KARA.B

OWMAN.1255752142

Digitally signed by

LANGFORD.KARA.BOWMAN.125575

Date: 2026.01.27 14:44:57 -05'00'

N4 Dept Head

NLEC Newport, RI

POLSON.KELLY.LY

NN.1014541280

Digitally signed by

POLSON.KELLY.LYNN.101454

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