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References: FAR 13.106-1

SOFARS & DCG Part 13

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

Marine Forces Special Operations Command

PSC Box 20116, Camp Lejeune, NC 28542-0116

DETERMINATION AND FINDINGS

DETERMINATION FOR SOLICITING FROM A SINGLE SOURCE (FAR 13.106-1(b)(1))

Subj: G5 Useful Fiction Writing Workshop, Requisition # , Purchase Order #TBD

FINDINGS

MARFORSOC CD&I (G5) requires support in developing narrative-based strategic communication and messaging using fiction as a platform to highlight unique warfighting capabilities inherent to MARSOF 2030

Vision. MARFORSOC requires support to a writing workshop and seminar to train, educate, and support

MARFORSOC Raiders to originate, develop, and publish vignettes supporting the MARSOF 2040 Vision and

Next-Gen Raider Force development. MARFORSOC requires support that includes training, mentoring, ideation, concept development, iterative product feedback, and detailed line editing leading to the creation of publication material ready for distribution. It is the intention of the government to sole-source these services through Useful Fiction LLC, based on the following information:

1. To the best of the government’s knowledge, the required service is deemed to be available only from a single source for highly specialized personnel and period of instruction to meet the government’s requirement. Award to any other source would result in substantial duplication of cost to the

Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition.

2. Market Research:

a. Background: Authors August Cole and Peter Singer are professionally recognized authors within the defense and intelligence industry. Their work such as “Ghost Fleet” informed the

Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) on the future threats and potential capability development solutions. The products produced at this writing workshop is a critical part of the methods MARFORSOC uses to defend and secure additional annual funding for major program investments.

b. Other Agencies: To capitalize upon the success of last year other SOF organizations (JSOU, JSOC) have sourced support from August Cole and Peter Singer to continue to train select individuals in their writing style and the support of a fictional intelligence product.

c. An internet search was conducted to find viable sources to maximize competition. No other sources were identified because of the internet search.

3. Service Provider Information:

Manufacturer/Contractor:

Useful Fiction LLC

615 Potomac River Rd

McLean, VA 22102-1402

CAGE: 8TMU2

Point of Contact:

Susan Singer susan@useful-fiction.com

703-812-1356

References: FAR 13.106-1

SOFARS & DCG Part 13

DETERMINATION

Based on the foregoing, it is hereby determined that the subject requirement involves services/supplies that must be sourced through the identified single responsible Contractor and is within the concept set forth by

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). Therefore, award and execution of the contract is appropriate.

Date Requiring Activity Signature

Date Contracting Officer Signature

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