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This is a Justification Review Document for FAR Part 12 Sole Source Justification and Approval under Control No. KNOX-SAT-2026-0128.
The Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA) seeks approval to award a firm-fixed-price, non-personal service contract to Apex Path LLC (UEI: VWSDAA8EP1Y3) for comprehensive event coordination, functional fitness equipment, and logistical support for the FY26 Best Squad Competition (BSC) Community Event. The event will be held at the National Infantry Museum in Columbus, Georgia, from August 17, 2026 through September 20, 2026. Apex Path LLC is required to provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other necessary items to support the competition. The contract is being awarded on a sole source basis pursuant to Title 41 U.S.C. Section 1901 under simplified acquisition procedures for commercial products and services, as implemented by FAR 12.201-1. The contracting activity is the U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) at Fort Knox, Kentucky, with the requiring activity being HQDA in Arlington, Virginia.
The justification supports sole source selection because Apex Path LLC is the only vendor capable of providing the complete specialized package required, including non-penetrating ground protection, ADA-compliant flooring, turf-approved forklift tires, and Level 3 and 4 CrossFit certified judges necessary to prevent environmental or historic damage to the sensitive site. A Request for Information was posted on SAM.gov on July 1, 2026, and while other vendors expressed interest, only Apex Path LLC submitted a comprehensive capability statement demonstrating full capability. A prior contract (W9124D25PA188) was executed with Apex Path LLC under a 100 percent Small Business Set Aside from August 1, 2025 through October 12, 2025. The contracting officer, Joseph R. Lawrence, has determined that the anticipated cost is fair and reasonable, and the procurement was approved as a commercial acquisition not requiring certified cost or pricing data.
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Control No.: KNOX-SAT-2026-0128
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12. Technical Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
13. Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
14. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination: I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable. As a part of this basis, certified cost or pricing data is not required because the item and/or services being acquired are considered commercial.
Joseph R. Lawrence Contracting Officer
15. Contracting Officer Certification: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Joseph R. Lawrence
Control No.: KNOX-SAT-2026-0128
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Approval
Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the procurement of HQDA Best Squad Competition on a sole source basis to Apex Path LLC for commercial services pursuant to Title 41 United States Code Section 1901 as implemented by FAR 12.201-1 (DFARS CD 2026-O0028). The estimated value of the contract is for a period of performance from approximately 17 August 2026 through 20 September 2026. The approval is subject to the availability of funds, and provided that the services or supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.
JOSEPH R. LAWRENCE
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