Sole Source Under the SAT Out and Equal Redacted.pdf

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION FOR

ACQUISITIONS UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

1. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1(b)(1), I hereby determine that the Government Plus Package with Out & Equal Workplace Advocates listed on 125-24-3-5300-0033, F36C786-24-0000047 and F365429-24- 0000382 is available from only one source, and competition is precluded for the reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available.

2. This acquisition is restricted to the following source:

Company: Out & Equal Workplace Advocates Company Address: 1901 Harrison St. Ste 1100, PMB 7324, Oakland, CA 94612 Company Point of Contact and Phone Number: Dawn Robbins, 916-956-1226

3. The Government Plus Package is estimated to cost $15,000.00 for the initial 12-month membership; $15,000.00 for the 12-month option period and is required to begin by June 13, 2024.

The Out & Equal Government Plus Package will allow VA to present an organizational message, recruit and promote services with a booth, and present information as plenary and/or workshop leads. This will benefit VA by presenting a corporate message, reaching underserved Veterans, and providing VA employee attendees benefits from the professional development opportunity.

4. Justification: The Out & Equal Workplace Summit is identified as one of the affinity conferences for VA staff to attend. This will assist VA in reaching the most underrepresented Veteran populations. This requirement allows VA to have a booth space, the opportunity to serve as workshop and plenary presenters, and will provide the government a discounted rate for VA employees attending the 2024 and 2025 Workplace Summit beyond the registrations included in the requirement. The Out & Equal 2024 Workplace Summit is solely operated and managed by Out & Equal Workplace Advocates.

5. Check and fill in all that are applicable:

The material or service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with existing systems presently installed. The current equipment is <insert description of current equipment>, and the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system by <insert description of how the new item/service must coordinate or interface>.

A patent, copyright, proprietary data, or licensing agreement limits competition.

The proprietary data are described as follows:

Developed by Virtual Acquisition Office™ for Federal Government use and customization.

The Out & Equal 2024 and future Workplace Summits are solely operated and managed by Out & Equal Workplace Advocates.

These are "direct replacement" parts/components for existing equipment.

Other information to support a sole-source buy:

Based on thoroughly performed market research, the Government’s need cannot be met by a service customarily available in the marketplace. Efforts were made to locate other possible sources, such as industry organizations, internet searches, and industry publications. The Out & Equal 2024 Workplace Summit is solely operated and managed by Out & Equal Workplace Advocates.

CERTIFICATION

I certify that statements checked and information provided above are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The facts of this acquisition preclude the use of full and open competition.