Boren JA Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for the Boren Flagship Requirement (DSSC-FY25-1466). The Defense Human Resources Activity (DHRA) intends to award a firm-fixed price and time-and-materials services contract to the Institute of International Education (IIE) on a sole source basis for the Defense Language and National Security Education Office (DLNSEO) program. The contract will cover a one-year base period with four one-year option periods.

The requirement involves specialized support for the National Security Education Program (NSEP), specifically the David L. Boren Scholarships and Fellowships. IIE will be responsible for conducting a nationwide recruiting campaign, soliciting and reviewing competitive applications, managing scholarship awards, and providing summary information to the National Security Education Board. Market research conducted by the Contracting Officer's Representative concluded that IIE is the only organization with the capability to execute the Boren Flagship Requirement at the required scope and magnitude. The total estimated value of the requirement spans a five-year period, with fiscal year 25 Operation and Maintenance funds allocated for the base period and subsequent years.