F2VUJ31152AW02 SOLO Wkshp_SSJ.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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Section A: General Contract Information

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No

Contracting Activity: 6th Contracting Squadron/PKB

Project/Program Name: Special Operation Liaison Officers (SOLO) Training Seminar

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: F2VUJ31152AW02 / 21-005

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $10,000.00

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

USSOCOM/J3 is seeking a cultural competence professional development course for Special Operations Liaison Officers (SOLOs) based on the Adaptive Readiness for Culture (ARC) model. Cultural competency is an opportunity to enhance the skills and knowledge of SOLOs in a PhD level class atmosphere discussing the complexities of working as the USSOCOM liaison to partner military forces while integrating into the US Embassy and inter-agency environment. This 4 hour session will give an overview of key cultural knowledge and skills, demonstrate the benefits of cultural competence for advising and developing relationships with foreign militaries at the operational, strategic, and ministerial levels, and provide strategies for approaching the preparation required to be culturally competent. Costs include a kick off meeting, incident interviews, analysis of interviews, tailored scenarios, 4 hour workshop and travel.

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name

An understanding of the USSOCOM mission is unique both inside and outside DoD channels, particularly in the industry of training international special operation liaison officers (SOLO). The SOLO works directly in support of USSOCOM, Geographical Combatant Commands, Theater Special Operations Commands, US Ambassadors, foreign SOF senior leaders and in many cases Ministry of Defense stakeholders. Global Cognition is an expert in the area of collaboration, overcoming cultural obstacles and team work at these strategic levels. Dr. Louise Rasmussen is a principal scientist at Global Cognition. Her and her team have unique and extensive experience in the field and conducted SOF studies which resulted in programs and national policy for DOD and UK militaries. The experience of Dr. Rasmussen and the knowledge she will provide are directly related to her previous unique SOF studies. No other organization is able to combine the cultural requirement at a strategic level across the international spectrum targeting SOF liaison advising.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

SOLO Branch conducted extensive market research and found only one company that can support the goals of SOLO Branch in training its incoming SOLOs as part of initial modernization of the program. Other companies were contacted (Virtuoso Education Consulting, LLC & Catapult Learning) to determine if this effort could be competed. While other companies do offer training in cultural competency, none were able to offer a tailored/custom course specific to USSOCOM and Special Operations Liaison Officers. Lastly, a Sources Sought was posted on SAM.gov for five (5) business days, yielding no results.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

SOLO Branch will conduct two assessments on the training at the end of the course and in six months to define the value of this course and if provided a significant return on investment according to the new SOLOs. SOLO Branch will continue to research and identify areas for training in the future.

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Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

Date

02-Jun-2021

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Ramon Jimenez, NH-03, Contracting Officer

Signature of Contracting Officer

November 2018 Page of Section A: General Contract Information Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan?

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

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