4d_Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition Template for FAR 12.102(a) Redacted.pdf

This is a U.S. Coast Guard justification document for a sole-source procurement under FAR 12.102(a), Class Deviation 25-21, for commercial products and services at or below the simplified acquisition threshold.

The U.S. Coast Guard Leadership Development Center requires purchase of Wiley-EPIC DiSC assessment credits (Manufacturer Part Number W-800) to support established leadership development courses. The DiSC assessment is a required instructional tool integrated into FORCECOM-approved curriculum and provides structured leadership feedback to students in the Chief Petty Officer Academy, Chief Petty Officer Academy Reserves, Senior Enlisted Leadership Course, Mid-Grade Officer and Civilian Transition Course, Senior Leader Transition Course, Leadership and Management School, and Apprentice Leadership Program. The justification for brand-name selection is based on the Wiley-EPIC DiSC assessment's unique integration into the existing approved curriculum; substituting an alternative assessment tool would require curriculum redesign, instructor retraining, changes to student materials, and revalidation of course objectives. The contracting officer determined fair and reasonable pricing through market research and comparison with previous purchases, confirming that only the Wiley-EPIC DiSC brand satisfies the Government's requirements without modification and maintains continuity with the current approved training program while avoiding unnecessary costs associated with replacing or modifying the existing assessment framework. The document was last updated on March 3, 2026.