CASL SSJ (Redacted).pdf

This Justification for Sole Source document details a software services procurement for the National Defense University (NDU). The Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA) will provide a proprietary Strategic Choices Tool, a custom-built interactive database simulation software supporting the Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) framework. The tool enables faculty to conduct strategic budget data analysis, visualize trade-offs, and facilitate experiential learning through realistic budget scenarios.

The contract will cover a 12-month base period from 30 September 2025 to 29 September 2026, with one optional one-year extension through 29 September 2027. NDU determined CSBA is the sole source because their software uniquely provides over 1,500 budget options, integrates with NDU's specific educational requirements, and offers a high level of granularity not available from other platforms like CSIS, DAU, or CBO tools. The procurement supports the Fiscal Year Defense Program (FYDP) for FY2026 to FY2035, with the software designed to support multi-turn gameplay, real-time data manipulation, and comprehensive military budget decision-making simulations.