Attachment 2 - Sole Source-Brand Name JA SAP_Redacted.pdf

This is a Sole Source Justification document for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to be awarded to The Arbinger Institute for Outward Mindset Leadership Training by the 99th Contracting Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base. The procurement is for the 57 WG Leadership Training program with a period of performance from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2030, at a funding level between SAT and $750K.

The requirement includes instructor costs, class costs per student, and training materials/handbooks for Human Resources Strategy and Evaluation Services employees. The justification cites previous successful training provided to Air Force Warfare Center and 57th Wing leadership in 2023, and notes that market research using FPDS-NG and NAICS-54161 yielded only 9 results, with 6 being relevant leadership training providers. The Arbinger Institute's curriculum is described as proprietary and specifically developed for military personnel development. The document includes details of five previous contract actions from 2022-2024 ranging in value from $36,206 to $245,327, and confirms that future market research will be conducted to identify potential competition after the current 2-3 year leadership training cycle concludes.