2.09 amended Sole Source Justification redacted.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE (Simplified Acquisitions <$100K)

The service or material listed on N0012422RC03YA1-0 is sole source and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available for this material or service.

Restricted to the following source. Provide original manufacturer’s name. (If a sole source manufacturer distributes via dealers, ALSO provide dealer information.)

Contractor Information:

Charles Christopher Mack 271 Allemania Dr New Braunfels, TX 78132-5185

DUNS: 11-776-0469

CAGE: 8T3X7

_X___ Description of the item or service required, the estimated cost, and required delivery date.

Instruction of two (2) NCS, Block 3-5: Joint Maritime Operations Attend Summer Workshop Total: $

_X___ Specific characteristics of the material or service that limit the availability to a sole source (unique features, function of the item, etc.). Describe in detail why only this suggested source can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources. National Security Decision Making:

The qualifications for this position are unique in that they require a combination of professional education, joint and naval warfare operational experience, familiarity with the Naval War College (NWC) missions and functions, and experience and competence in teaching the NWC curriculum at the graduate level using the NWC methodology. The following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities specific to this course are:

Ph.D. in Military History, International Relations, National Security Affairs, Strategic Studies, or related field – Desirable

MA/MS in Military History, International Relations, National Security Affairs, Strategic Studies, or related field - Required

Joint Professional Military Education Phase I - Highly Desirable

Joint, Naval, or Interagency experience at grade of O-5, or equivalent – Highly Desirable

Teaching experience in the NWC curriculum and method – Required

__X__ The requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the government.

CHECK & FILL IN ALL APPLICABLE BLANKS BELOW

____ The material/service 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.

____ A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data is ___________

____ These are “direct replacements” parts/components for existing equipment.

___X_ Other information to support a sole source buy:

Authority granted by 10 U.S.C. 2304 to use procedures other than competitive by permitting the award of a contract to a particular source in order to establish or maintain an essential capability to be provided by an educational institution.

Professor Mack’s qualifications match or exceed the overall requirements of this contract.

Specifically, he possesses a B.S. from Lamar University and M.A. degrees from Central Michigan University and the National War College. His extensive military background provides him relevant JMO experience gained throughout his military career with an emphasis on operations, training and international security requirements. His experience as Division Chief Strategic Targeting, Effect and Security Assessments Multi-National Forces Iraqi and at the Army Capabilities Integration Directorate ensures an integrated, operational perspective remains in the course. His knowledge of Operational Art and military planning (joint and maritime) dovetails neatly with the Joint Maritime Operations portion of the Naval War College, College of Distance Education Naval Command and Staff Online Program. After conducting marketing research he is the only known individual qualified and available to execute the requirements of this contract.

I CERTIFY THAT STATEMENTS CHECKED, AND INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE, ARE

COMPLETE AND CORRECT 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: DEPUTY DEAN

Activity: COLLEGE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION Date: 19 January 2022

Contracting Officer Signature _________________________________________

Date ________________________________

GARROLD.TIMOTHY.SCOT

T.1006360501

Digitally signed by

GARROLD.TIMOTHY.SCOTT.1006360501

Date: 2022.01.19 13:21:13 -05'00'