A04 JA Pluralsight KO signed.pdf

(JAN 2023)

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES

1155 DEFENSE PENTAGON

WASHINGTON, DC 20301-1155

WHS-2024-1332

JUSTIFICATION FOR EXCEPTION TO FAIR OPPORTUNITY (JEFO)

UNDER FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION SUBPART 16.5

1. AGENCY AND CONTRACTING ACTIVITY: The Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services, Acquisition Directorate on behalf of the Department of Defense Office Inspector General (DoD OIG).

2. DESCRIPTION OF ACTION: The DoD OIG, Office of the Chief information Office

(OCIO) has a new requirement for the use of Pluralsight Business Professional Licenses.

The OCIO has identified two (2) small businesses on NASA SEWP with the capability of providing the necessary licenses. Small business coordination has been conducted using the DD 2579.

3. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES: The Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG), Office of the Chief Information Office (OCIO), will use Pluralsight Business Professional Licenses to train and educate its workforce through on-demand video courses, hands-on projects and assessments. OCIO requires sixty-five (65) licenses for a 12-month period beginning 18 September 2024 through 17 September 2025 with an estimated value of $31,692.00. There will not be any inclusion of options.

Performance Periods

Performance Period Dates Amount

Base Period 09/18/2024 – 09/17/2025 $31,692.70 Total $31,692.70

4. EXCEPTION TO THE FAIR OPPOURTINTY: In accordance with FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) the purchase of Pluralsight Business Professional licenses will be a brand-name procurement. OCIO has been using Pluralsight Business Professional licenses to provide an online learning platform for its employees. Pluralsight Business Professional licenses allows for no This will provide OCIO with a continuation of current online modules without any training curve.

5. FAIR AND REASONABLE COST DETERMINATION: I determine that the anticipated price for this order will be fair and reasonable. The techniques identified at FAR 15.404-1(b) will ensure award will be at fair and reasonable prices. This requirement will be competed on National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) among small business contractors, and further discounts will be sought. Certified Cost and Pricing Data is not required because this is a commercial purchase.

6. ANY OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE JUSTIFICATION: N/A

7. ACTIONS TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS THAT

OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS THAT LEAD TO THE EXCEPTION TO FAIR

OPPORTUNITY BEFORE ANY SUBSEQUENT ACQUISITION FOR THE

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES IS MADE:

The Government will continue to monitor the market to identify other products that meet the Government’s needs.

8. If this acquisition is for new work as a logical follow-on to an order already issued under the contract, was the original order placed under the fair opportunity process?

Yes, all awardees were given a fair opportunity to be considered for the original order.

No, a copy of the previous justification is attached. The actions to remove any barriers to competition cited on the previous justification ☐ were ☐ were not completed.

X Not Applicable. This is a new requirement.

CERTIFICATION

I, hereby, certify that the supporting data under my cognizance included in this justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Donna Chisholm Acquisition Specialist

Sharon A. Hilton Contracting Officer