DnF SDI T4T_FE.pdf

References: FAR 13.106-1 SOFARS & DCG Part 13

MARSOC G4 Contracting Branch DnF Form – SAP Single Source v 13May2019

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: SDI 2.0 Training for Trainers (Strength Deployment Inventory 2.0 T4T) & Trainings for SOF Identity/ DAI PR M209704558439

FINDINGS

The Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARFORSOC) Component Chaplain’s office, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina has submitted a services requirement for the following:

The SDI 2.0 Training for Trainers & Trainings for SOF Identity is a three-day course which purpose is to train Religious Support Team (RST) personnel, enabling them to enhance spiritual leadership, resiliency, and the Special Operation Forces (SOF) identity across the force. We will sole-source the required services through American Strengths Center LLC for the following reasons:

1. American Strengths Center LLC possesses unparalleled familiarity with the SOF community and the specific challenges faced by families and service members within it. Their substantial experience includes teaching similar courses to other SOF units across the Department of Defense through previously awarded contracts.

2. No other vendors have expressed interest in providing comparable services. Given this situation and the straightforward nature of our requirement, it is in the government’s best interest to directly award the contract to American Strengths Center LLC, ensuring the highest-quality service for the force.

While we currently intend to consider competitive offers if they are proposed to the contracting office, our initial decision is to award the contract to American Strengths Center LLC.

Manufacturer/ Contractor: American Strength Center, LLC

CAGE: 7AJU4

Address: 5668 Fishhawk Crossing Blvd #106, Lithia FL 33547

Contractor POC: John Edgar Caterson Phone: 813-410-1471

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 REPRESENTATIVE

Date:_________________ ______________________________________

CONTRACTING OFFICER (< SAT, $250K)

DETERMINATION AND FINDINGS