Sole-Source-Determination-Not-Exceeding-SAT (Signed).pdf

Attachment 1 U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Sole Source Determination For Actions Not Exceeding the SAT

March 2026

Date: __9/22/2026___ PR Number: __20157702_

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity:

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Acquisition (OA) proposes to award a Purchase Order pursuant to FAR 12.102(a), only one source available, (Sole Source Justification).

2. Nature and/or description of the item/service being procured and anticipated cost:

The USBP requests Chaplaincy “TIDE” Level 1, Level 2 and Co-Facilitator Certification Training and Competency Development Program workshops from MyOmnia Group, Inc.

(MyOmnia Group, Inc.) to strengthen and preserve sustainable chaplaincy services, mental health, and effectiveness of its workforce. The intended audience for this chaplaincy training includes Headquarters personnel and resiliency staff across USBP, specifically Peer Support, Critical Response Team, Chaplains, and administrative personnel. Objective of this acquisition is to advance and strengthen delivery of support services to the workforce and leadership. Anticipated cost is $188,000. Period of Performance 9/30/2026 to 9/29/2027.

3. Authority to award a sole source order:1

_________ RFO Subpart 8.4/GSAR 538.7104-3(a) ____X___ RFO 12.102(a) _________ RFO 13.101(b)

_________ RFO 16.507-6

4. Sole Source Determination Rationale::

For RFO Subpart 8.4, Part 12 and Part 13 procurements, check one of the following:

____X____ Only one source reasonably available.

_________ Urgent and compelling circumstances exist.

_________ Exclusive licensing agreement exists.

_________ Item peculiar to one manufacturer. If this requirement applies to a portion of the procurement, please identify that portion.

_________ Industrial Mobilization _________ Other. Explain:

1 In this document, citations to RFO Parts 8, 12, 13, and 16 are citations specifically to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Class Deviation 25-20 for FAR Part 8, FAR Class Deviation 25-21 R1 for FAR Part 12, FAR Class Deviation 26-01 R1 for FAR Part 13, and FAR Class Deviation 26-04 R1 for FAR Part 16, which were issued as part of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), which was implemented in response to Executive Order 14275, Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement, signed April 15, 2025.

Sole Source Determination

Explanation of the rationale cited:

Previdence Corporation, along with the MyOmnia Group, Inc, appears to be the only vendor that offers training tailored to respond to the operational risks and threats associated with the work environment of the USBP. This vendor offers TIDES Certifications, TIDES (Trauma‑Informed De‑escalation Education for Safety and Self‑Protection) training, which is designed for staff in crisis and emergency settings, including chaplains serving in police, fire, medical, prison, and other high‑stress environments. An intent to sole source was published to SAM.GOV on 9/8/2026 with no responses.

5. The anticipated price will be determined fair and reasonable based on one or more of the price analysis techniques described below.:

_________ Market Research.

_____X___ Comparison of the proposed price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases.

_________ Current price List.

_________ Comparison with similar items in a related industry.

_________ Comparison to IGCE.

_________ Contracting Officer’s personal knowledge.

_________ Other. Explain:

The proposed price $188,000 is fair and reasonable as it is similar pricing to classes and training purchased from his vendor and previously paid for with SF182’s.

6. Technical/Requirements Personnel Certification:

I certify that this requirement meets the Government’s minimum need and that the supporting data, which forms a basis for the Sole Source Determination (or “Justification for Brand Name Exception to Fair Opportunity”) is accurate and complete.

Caterina Lillis Date Technical Representative/COR

Sole Source Determination

7. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval:

I hereby determine that the circumstances described herein exist and that the information is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge:

Robert J. Kay Date Contracting Officer