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JOFOC

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection Office of Administration, Procurement Directorate 150 Westpark Way, Suite 200 Euless, TX 76040-3721

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

Steward Speaker Series is an educational series that enhance the community by providing opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to engage with America’s best leaders and brightest luminaries. Guest lecturers stress to students the importance of staying in school and the advantages of always striving to do their best. The program illustrates the power and impact that technology has in advancing the educational process.

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency's needs.

Program goals are to enhance the potential of young people and the adult learner by showcasing outstanding role models; to provide individuals personal engagement with leaders who are successful in their respective careers; and to provide educational programs for youth, the adult learner, and the general public.

4. Identification of the rationale and a demonstration of the proposed contractor's unique qualifications to provide the required supply or service.

Steward Speakers Inc. is a community-based organization, whose mission and objective is to showcase lecturers of national and local prominence. Steward Speakers Inc. developed the lecture/workshop/theater series in 1986 and is a sub-chapter S corporation. This forum is designed to inspire, inform and foster meaningful dialogue and cultural exchange. An educational experience is afforded to Office of Administration employees in the Indianapolis centers as well as young people, families, indigent and senior citizens who normally would not receive the opportunity to attend such event.

5. A description of the market research conducted among schedule holders and the results.

Steward Speakers Inc. is the only vendor that offers access and participation in this lecture/workshop/theater series.

6. Any other facts supporting the sole source action.

The lecture/workshop/theater series is an educational series that provides access to well respected local and national personalities. This forum offers an excellent recruitment source by placing an advertisement in the Speaker Series program book, which creates community awareness and exposes the community to CBP’s mission and employment opportunities.

REQUISITION/PROGRAM OFFICE CERTIFICATION (over $3,000)

I certify that the foregoing D&F is accurate, meets the Government’s minimum needs and contains complete information necessary to support the action described in this document and the authority cited.

[X] The guidance in HSAM Subchapter 3006.3 and HSAM Appendix G have been followed.

Office: EEO Complaint Management and Investigations Privacy and Diversity

Office

Name: Darlene M. Sedwick___________________

Title: Director______________________________

Signature: _______________________________ Date: ___________

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION (over $3,000)

I certify that the data supporting the recommended use of other than full and open competition is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Name: Lloyd A. Burton_____________________________ Contracting Officer

Signature: ________________________________ Date: ___________

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