FY25 PDI Single Source Justification redacted.pdf

This is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) document for a contract to cover registration fees and booth rentals for the Society of Defense Financial Management (SDFM) PDI Registration 2025 conference. The contract, managed by Air Force District Washington (AFDW), covers 170 participant registration fees and 2 workforce development booth rentals.

The justification cites FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), stating that SDFM is the only reasonably available source for this type of training conference. The event provides specialized training for Department of Defense financial managers and is authorized by the Under Secretary of Defense MFR dated November 19, 2024. The document confirms there are no other designated training events available at this time, though future requirements may include different conferences. The contracting officer, Joseph Spear (NH-03), determined on January 16, 2025 that only a single source is reasonably available for this contract action.