1.5.1-SSJ_Redacted.pdf

OFFICE OF ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT

ICE Acquisition Manual 3006.301-90

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS

NOT EXCEEDING THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

(INCLUDING BRAND-NAME)

J&A-24-0334

1. Agency and Contracting Activity.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Office of Acquisition Management (OAQ) proposes to enter into a contract on behalf of the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) on a basis of other than full and open competition.

2. Nature and/or description of the item/service being procured and anticipated cost.

(a) Type of action: New, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Purchase Order

(b) Amount the current J&A is justifying (must be $250,000 or less):

(c) Brief Description: OAQ intends to procure, on a sole source basis, management training sessions and software licenses. The vendor listed below is the only company that can provide the required services.

Manager Tools, LLC 2028 E Ben White Blvd Suite 240 PMB 4622 Austin, TX 78741

3. Sole Source Justification Rationale in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii).

(Check one and provide rationale below):

☒ Only one source reasonably available ☐ Urgent and compelling circumstances exists ☐ Exclusive licensing agreement exists ☐ Brand name - If the brand name requirement applies to a portion of the procurement, please identify that portion.

☐ Industrial Mobilization ☐ Other

Rationale:

OPR has a requirement to purchase management training sessions. The training will primarily focus on OPR supervisors and managers. The training focus will be executive team trust development, with concentration on communication skills, behaviors, actions, and relationships. The training will cover various concepts, implementation processes, and application tools that will help leadership manage effectively and engage their teams to

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS

achieve sustainable results. In addition to the training sessions, there will be a follow-up opportunity after the class has ended to answer any questions that have arisen since the training. The following is a list of modules included in the Effective Manager course:

- Knowing Your Team/Building Relationships: MT One-On-Ones (2 hours - to include

Welcome/Purpose/Ground Rules)

- Performance Communication/Feedback - MT Feedback Model/Feedback Practice (60 min/60 min - total 2 hours)

- Organizational Effectiveness/Delegation: MT Delegation Model/Delegation Practice &

Rolling out the Trinity (45 min/45min/30min – total 2 hours)

Manager Tools is the sole source of the required training. This vendor has provided numerous manager training sessions to OPR in previous years on purchase orders

70CMSD18P00000130, 70CMSD19P00000059, 70CMSD20P00000087,

70CMSD21P00000022. Previously, the requirement was competed. However, for the FY24 requirement, OPR supervisors and managers must maintain consistency and standardization in the training they receive to ensure all supervisors and managers are trained at the same level and have access to the same tools and resources to achieve the mission as a cohesive unit. Manager Tools has a successful track record with OPR, training over one-hundred (100) supervisors and managers since 2018. The proposed training session would be a continuation of the curriculum previously offered. In addition, because training consistency and standardization are required, Option Periods will be included in this purchase order.

Manager Tools also has a proprietary web-based portal to manage and review data based on managerial decisions.

- Proprietary Training Materials: Manager Tools developed proprietary training materials and methodologies that are not available through any other vendor. Its unique approach is specifically designed to address the challenges faced by managers in law enforcement.

The proprietary software license, RoadMap, assists managers roll out the guidance step-by-step, and allows for measuring one-on-one’s, feedback, delegation, and coaching. This application allows organizations and managers to graphically view and track their managerial decisions. No other vendor has such tools.

- Along with RoadMap, Manager Tools offers a proprietary and copyrighted Manager Tools DiSC Assessment, podcast library, form templates, email support, access to online manager interview tools, and other various digital media.

Manager Tools offers highly customizable training programs that can be tailored to meet the specific needs of OPR. Its ability to adapt content to the OPR organization context ensures effectiveness of the training.

Few providers offer training specifically tailored to the unique challenges of law enforcement agencies. Most available training programs are generic in nature and do not address the specific needs and organizational context of ICE. Other vendors, such as Management Concepts, LEOB Leadership, and Management Training Institute, were evaluated based on their service offerings, reputation, and the customization of their training solutions.

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5. Approval of the Contracting Officer:

Name Date