2019_RX_JA_LeadershipShapes_09122019.pdf

Control No: (Assigned by Policy & Quality Control Branch)

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION

(Cite authority, e.g., 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(7) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(7))

Pursuant to the requirements of the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.3 and in accordance with the requirements of FAR 6.303-1, the justification for the use of the statutory authority under FAR Subpart 6.3 is justified by the following facts and rationale required under FAR 6.303-2 as follows:

1. Agency and Contracting Activity. The Department of Homeland Security, Federal

Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 10, National Preparedness Division proposes to enter into a contract on a basis other than full and open competition.

2. Nature and/or Description of the Action being Approved. FEMA Region 10 intends to procure, on a sole source basis, services providing a “Leadership that Shapes the Future” training program for Region 10 staff at the 20700 44th Ave W Lynnwood WA office. This course curriculum is only offered by the University of Washington, Foster School of Business based in Seattle Washington and has been determined as the best training to suite staff leadership professional development needs. The details of the source have been provided below:

(a) Contractor: University of Washington, Foster School of Business

(b) Contractor Address: University of Washington

Executive Education Box 353225 Seattle, WA 98195-3225

(c) Contract POC: Jean Choy, (206)543-8560, jchoy@uw.edu

(d) Contract type: Firm Fixed Price

(e) Estimated total value:

Period Unit Price Total

October 2019

5days

$30,000

$30,000

Total $30,000

(f) Type of funding: Operations and Support funds mailto:jchoy@uw.edu mailto:jchoy@uw.edu

(g) Funding year: FY 2019

(h) Background: Execution of FEMA’s 2018-2022 Strategic Plan, Strategic Goal II. Ready the Nation for Catastrophic Disasters, Objective 2.1 Organize the “BEST” (Build, Empower, Sustain, and Train) scalable and capable incident workforce.

The intent of hosting a regional delivery of the University of Washington, Foster School of Business, Leadership That Shapes the Future course is to increase supervisory leadership capabilities within FEMA Region X.

Description of Supplies/Services. The contractor shall provide FEMA - Region 10 with all instructor, course materials, and present on-site Leadership that Shapes the Future course of instruction for twenty-five students. Each student will be provided individual course material and study material such as books and handouts. Deliver Leadership that Shapes the Future training on site completed no later than October 29, 2019

Training course and material will consist of the following modules/chapters:

The Essence of Effective Leadership The Leadership and Team Work Challenge Teamwork: A Critical Leadership Obligation Shaping the Future The Impact of Culture: Creating and Sustaining a Successful Organization Leadership Model Empowering the Workforce Leadership and Decision-Making

3. Identification of Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open

Competition. 41 U.S.C.3304(a)(1) implemented by the FAR Subpart 6.302-1 entitled “Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.”

4. Demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited. FEMA’s 2018-2022 Strategic Plan, Strategic Goal II. Ready the Nation for Catastrophic Disasters, Objective 2.1 Organize the “BEST” (Build, Empower, Sustain, and Train) scalable and capable incident workforce requires the highest of quality instruction focused on the unique mission and challenges of the agency in order execute this objective. Advanced leadership skills are a necessity in order to lead our workforce during times of disaster into successful outcomes under distress. FEMA Region 10 has researched applicable leadership training solutions and peer reviewed feedback on courses to determine the most suitable course for our needs. It was determined that the Leadership that Shapes the Future is the best course to fulfill mission needs. Other leadership programs considered were either provided in the past or did not meet the level and direct focus sought to build the required leadership skills. The University of Washington Foster School of Business is the only current provider of this curriculum, in addition to being able to accommodate special requests for adapting the curriculum to meet our needs;

therefore, we request that a sole source be approved for this program delivery. The defined curriculum will assist in closing identified gaps in leadership skills here at FEMA Region 10. If the requested program is not delivered, the leadership skills required to meet our mission needs may be hindered and service to state, local, tribal partners as well as to disaster survivors will suffer.

5. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and Reasonable. The contracting officer determines that the anticipated price(s) will be fair and reasonable based on comparative analysis of similar courses mobile deliveries of 1-2 day courses from academic sources addressing leadership development.

6. Description of Market Research. Market research is required by FAR Part 10, and the results of the market research should be summarized here. Include the following information:

(a) Internet searches in addition to course catalogs reviews were conducted over a period of weeks in 2nd quarter FY2019 based on staff individual development plan submissions.

The research included a search for comparable course prices of leadership development courses. Price lists for the University of Washington and other contractors and academia that provide comparable services were reviewed to assist with making the price reasonableness determination.

7. A Statement of the Actions, if Any, the Agency May Take to Remove or Overcome Any

Barriers to Competition Before Any Subsequent Acquisition for Supplies or Services Required. Include a statement of actions taken or that will be taken to increase competition for future acquisitions of the same item/service. Include information such as:

(a) Currently FEMA is working to improve internal training curriculum to support workforce development to include leadership courses that address our specific mission and leadership challenges.

(b) Leadership development opportunities within DHS are limited to a small number of staff per year. Supervisors will continue to be encouraged to apply for development opportunities that address the agency’s unique mission and required capabilities.

(c) New and emerging leadership programs will continue to be sought out in the future that provide a high quality and variety of sources.

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8. Contracting Officer’s Certification. 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.

Contracting Officer Date

9. Technical/Requirements Personnel Certification. I certify this requirement meets the Government’s minimum need and that the supporting data, which forms a basis for this justification, is complete and accurate.

Technical Representative Date

9/26/2019