1.04a SSD for Post SLC CompTIA.pdf

NAVSUPINNST 4200.85D, Encl (1)

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

Document number: 1301279905

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.

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Original Manufacturer Name: The Computing Technology Industry Association, Inc.

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Manufacturer POC: Tara Dean Manufacturer Phone #: (630) 678-8570 Manufacturer Address: 3500 Lacey Road, Suite 100

Downers Grove, IL 60515-5439 Dealer/Rep / FSS #: Same as Above Dealer/Rep Address Phone No. Same as Above Email: tdean@comptia.org

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

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CompTIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2 Student Guide V15 eBook (quantity 1,100)

CompTIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2 Instructor Guide V15 eBook (quantity 10)

15 Oct 2025 15 Oct 2026 15 Oct 2027

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 Department of the Navy’s Naval Information Forces (NAVIFOR) Command rely upon its Cyber Information Technology (IT) / Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (CSWF) to monitor networks, identify threats, and effectively counter those threats. To accomplish these tasks, the NAVIFOR Cyber Workforce personnel must be educated in the most current tactics, techniques, and procedures in Cyber IT and Cybersecurity; at the same time, they need to be credentialed as specified by the DoN Manual for Cyberspace IT/CSWF Management and Qualification Program (SECNAV M-5239 Series).

Submarine Learning Center (SLC) Groton currently utilizes the Comp TIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2 student eBook for Technical Computer and Network Operator (TCNO) course and SLC recommends continued use of this content as it has better prepared the sailors for IT/CSWF.

CompTIA has been used to create a standardized training and certification process. SLC requires 1100 CompTIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2 Student Guide V15 eBooks and 10 CompTIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2 Instructor Guide V15 eBooks to support the training of their Sonar Technician Submarines (STS), Fire Control Technician (FT), and the Electronic Technician Navigation (ETV) rates that are part of the CSW.

The objective of this training is for SLC is to train and certify the submarine STS, FT, and ETV rates to fully support the rate continuums. The CompTIA eBook is the only training available to date that fully supports the Block 1 curriculum and training required for these rates that specifically addresses the certification process.

Market research indicated that The Computing Technology Industry Association, Inc.

(CompTIA) is the original publisher and copyright holder of CompTIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2 Student Guide eBooks and Instructor Guide eBooks. These eBooks are only available directly from CompTIA and CompTIA does not sell their eBooks through authorized vendors. 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 SLC and for uniformity of STS, FT, and ETV training, only the requested CompTIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2 Student Guide eBooks can meet the customer’s need. The required CompTIA eBooks allows Sailors to rapidly engage in CSWF training to complete their A+ certification training within the approved Master Course Schedule under the current objectives for the TCNO course.

A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition.

The proprietary data is owned and maintained by The Computing Technology Industry Association, Inc. (CompTIA).

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Date: 2025.08.25 14:54:34 -04'00'

Submarine Learning Center Training Path Coordinator

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