SSJ ABET_Redacted.pdf

This is a Single Source Justification document for a simplified federal acquisition by the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT).

The Air Force Institute of Technology requires annual accreditation maintenance services for seven graduate engineering and applied science degree programs. AFIT requires accreditation from ABET, Inc., the sole nationally recognized accrediting body for college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology. The contractor must provide all necessary labor and expertise to perform evaluations and deliver accreditation reports as specified in the Performance Work Statement. This is a continuation of an annual requirement. The contracting activity is AFLCMC/PZIBA, and the determination date is 18 May 2026.

The justification for single-source procurement is based on ABET, Inc. being the only responsible source capable of satisfying the Government's requirements, as it is the sole entity providing the specific, mandated accreditation recognized for these academic programs. Market research, including a Sources Sought notice posted on 30 April 2026 with a response deadline of 15 May 2026, yielded no capability statements from alternative sources, confirming that no other entity can meet the essential accreditation requirement. To preclude future single-source awards, the agency will define future service requirements by functional characteristics rather than by proprietary or single-source provider references where operationally feasible.