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)

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J&A-25-0217

1. Agency and Contracting Activity.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Office of Acquisition Management (OAQ), proposes to enter into a contract on behalf of the DHS, ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Special Agent in Charge (SAC) Washington, DC, Special Response Team (SRT).

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: $

(c) Brief Description: The HSI SRT has an immediate requirement to procure Dynamic

Target Assault training for the National Capital Region (NCR) group. The training program is a comprehensive five (5)-day course designed for twenty (20) participants, aimed at equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively operate in high-stakes environments. The vendor below is the only company that can provide the required training within the parameters of the requirement:

Path Consulting Training Path Consulting, LLC– Virginia Beach, VA Direct phone (516)270-6162 Pathconsulting@protonmail.com

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

Path Consulting, LLC is the only known source that can meet the following essential criteria:

Exclusive availability for the required training dates within the Area of responsibility (AOR): Path Consulting is the only vendor with confirmed availability to help develop new team Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) on the required dates.

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS

NOT EXCEEDING THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

(INCLUDING BRAND-NAME)

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Given the critical nature of this training and the need to align with the operational schedules of the participants, it is imperative that the training be conducted within the specified timeframe. No other vendors have demonstrated the ability to accommodate the flexibility of dates, making this contractor uniquely positioned to fulfill this requirement.

Although other vendors were contacted, they required pre-payment of the training and if operational needs were shifted, the SRT deposit would be forfeited. The nature of the mission and high operational tempo of HSI SRT agents is dynamic and needs to be accommodated by the vendor without risk of losing the funds provided for this training.

Although there are other vendors that provide similar services nationwide, Path Consulting is uniquely positioned to provide this service to the NCR SRT team. If a vendor outside of the AOR is selected, the cost for travel, housing, and per diem for the agents out of state would be cost prohibitive and adds indirect costs well over the allocated funding for this mandated training.

Pre-Qualification to Train at the Training Facility: Path Consulting is already a pre-qualified vendor to conduct live-fire tactical training at the designated Virginia Beach location. This pre-qualification includes meeting stringent security requirements, facility-specific safety protocols, and prior approval to access and utilize the facility's resources.

Other potential vendors do not possess the necessary clearances or approvals, thereby limiting their ability to deliver the training at this location.

Extensive Experience with Live Ammunition Training: Path Consulting has extensive experience in conducting CQC live fire training at this specific facility, which is a critical culmination of this training. Their expertise in managing live fire exercises at this facility ensures that participants receive safe, realistic, and high-fidelity training, which is essential for operational readiness. Other vendors primarily offer training with simulated or non-live rounds, which does not meet the Government's requirement for realistic and effective training scenarios. Contractors that have not completed live fire CQC at this facility lack the knowledge of building layouts, which could lead to unsafe training when using live fire ammunition and risk the lives of the SRT team.

Prior experience with this unit/team: Path Consulting has previously worked directly with this group, having contributed to the development of unit-specific SOPs. This continuity ensures faster integration, lower risk, and improved learning outcomes.

Given these unique qualifications and capabilities, Path Consulting is the only vendor capable of delivering the Dynamic CQC SOP development and evaluation program to the required standards and within the necessary timeframe. Therefore, a sole source award is justified to ensure the successful and timely execution of this critical training initiative.

No other known vendor meets all of these mission-critical requirements at once, making Path Consulting uniquely qualified for this training mission.

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS

NOT EXCEEDING THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

(INCLUDING BRAND-NAME)

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A notice of intent to solicit from a single source was posted on the System for Award Management (SAM) website (SAM.gov) on July 8, 2025, with a closing date of July 11, 2025.

4. The anticipated price will be determined fair and reasonable based on one or more of the price analysis techniques described below in accordance with FAR Part 13.106- 3(a)(2). (Check one and provide a short description of action taken.)

Market Research.

Comparison of the proposed price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases.

Current price List.

Comparison with similar items in a related industry.

Comparison to IGCE.

Contracting Officer’s personal knowledge.

Other.

Short description of how price was determined fair and reasonable:

Market research was conducted from June 1, 2025, through July 11, 2025, by the program office and the contracting office. The Contracting Officer reviewed other previous tactical training contracts for price comparison and to determine if other vendors could provide the service at the same cost and time period required. No other vendors were found to be able to provide all the required elements of the NCR SRT team training need.

The anticipated price offered by the proposed vendor is fair and reasonable based on the comparison of similar training companies quoted prices and comparison to prior year purchases for this type of training.

5. Approval of the Contracting Officer:

Name Date

MICHELLE E LEVINE

Digitally signed by MICHELLE E

LEVINE

Date: 2025.07.14 06:23:19 -05'00'