14677 SSJ_CO Signed.pdf

This document is a Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification form for a commercial items acquisition by the Air Force Material Command. The 76 Software Engineering Group (SWEG) is procuring Blanchard Training and Development, Inc. course training materials for seven Ken Blanchard Company courses, including Leadership and Professional Development topics. The procurement is for a Base Year and four Option Years, with minimum quantities ranging from 40-80 and maximum quantities of 200-400 per product line, totaling an estimated contract cost of $414,935.00.

The acquisition is a sole source procurement because Blanchard is the exclusive provider of these specific training materials, owns the intellectual property, and has unique course curriculum features requested by squadron leadership. Delivery is set for no more than 30 days after Receipt of Order, with Blanchard located in Escondido, CA. The contracting activity is AFMC AFSC/PZIMB, with the Purchase Request number Alexsys 14677, and the justification was signed by the Project Lead on 20 Aug 2025 and approved by the Contracting Officer on 17 Sep 2025.