ATT 2 Use of Other than Full and Open Competition SAP_Redacted.pdf

This is a Memorandum to File justifying the use of other than full and open competition for an acquisition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold for a Senior Executive Fellow Program training at Harvard Kennedy School. The requirement is for a four-week immersive program from March 31 - April 25, 2025, which includes training on strategic problem-solving, leadership development, and critical leadership issues for senior executives from public sector, military, corporate, and nonprofit sectors.

The justification cites "Other Reasons" as the basis for sole source procurement, stating that market research found no other entities could provide the required curriculum content and timeframe. The training is described as unique and proprietary to Harvard Kennedy School, incorporating OPM Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) for Senior Executive Service. The timing is synchronized with organizational projects planned for Summer and Fall 2025. The service provider is Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education in Cambridge, MA, with point of contact Cindy Wong. The memorandum indicates that alternative sources either provided only partial learning objectives, required longer training periods, did not include ECQs, or could not meet the required timeframe.