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U.S. General Services Administration

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

FAR 13.5 (Commercial Items Only)

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific identification of the

This requirement is in support of GSA, Central Office (CO), Office of Human Resource Management (OHRM), 1800 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20405 and proposes to enter into a contract on behalf of the Office of Administrative Services (OAS), Office of Internal Acquisition (OIA) on a basis of other than full and open competition.

2. Nature and/or description of the item/service being procured and anticipated cost.

(a) Brief Description: Discovering the People Practices of High-Performance Organizations - Membership Subscription for all General Services Administration

OHRM needs a leading human capital research firm that advises and assists GSA to discovery and employ the latest, data-driven practices and tools, and has the peer collaboration networks established which are essential to developing and executing workforce strategies and practices that deliver higher mission performance. This research firm offers toolkits that allow GSA and its stakeholders to benchmark themselves across their fellow agencies or other demographic groups to fully leverage relevant information to better achieve human capital goals.

Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4CP) 411 1st Ave S #403 Seattle, WA 98104

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the age estimated value). Sole Source Justification Rationale in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii). (Check one then provide rationale):

X Only one source reasonably available Urgent and compelling circumstances exists Exclusive licensing agreement exists Brand name - If the brand name requirement applies to a portion of the procurement, please identify that portion.

Industrial Mobilization Other

Rationale: Membership with i4CP allows participation in all Exchanges, including access to all in-person and virtual meetings. Membership includes two participant seats in each of the Exchanges offered by i4CP during the Term, currently including Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Employee Experience;

Employee Well Being; Leadership Development, Workforce Planning, and Performance Management.

In addition to the benefits listed above, unlike other memberships i4cp membership includes enterprise access to:

th other member organizations

I4CP Membership - Base September 30, 2022-September 29, 2023

The manufacturer/vendor will supply enterprise membership that will include access for everyone in GSA to robust research, thought leadership, data, tools, and peer connections, communities that will support the mission of the GSA, by providing a superior service experience and a robust set of resources that allows members to solve the challenges of today and prepare for the future.

The i4CP membership has been specializing in identifying, attracting, and delivering high-performing human capital leaders for fifteen years. The firm builds on the current membership and benefits on a continuous basis.

4. An identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition.

The authority under which this J&A is made is pursuant to FAR 6.302 entitled, In accordance with 41 U.S.C. 253(c) and/or 10 U.S.C. 2304(c), GSA has determined that the procurement requires a sole source in order open competition is that GSA has a requirement for the i4CP Membership to ensure access to all opportunities to remain constant in meeting the Office of Human Resources Management's objectives and mission on behalf of the agency.

5.

acquisition requires use of the authority cited.

i4CP is the leading human capital research firm. They are skilled at helping progressive organizations organizations do this through extensive member networks of leading global employers and government institutions, access to Thought Leaders and Subject Matter Experts, coupled with the research and research services, peer collaboration, tools, and interactive data essential to developing and executing workforce strategies and practices.

i4CP understands high on connecting people practices to business outcomes and will allow GSA to share registration accounts for users to the following products and services (collectively "Products"):

o Leadership Domain o Culture Domain o Market Domain o Strategy Domain o Talent Domain i4CP allows access to peer communities within the above domains that are outside of the IC. This Expert NetworkTM, enables GSA and registered members of the to conduct discussions of i4CP and member-provided content within the included domains.

Registered users are given access to on-demand webinars, teleconferences and web conferences that address issues, trends, and strategies.

i4CP includes up to five HR Business Partner Assessments to support upskilling of staff. Assessments include an online survey to collect feedback, a Strengths and Development Needs Report, and development recommendations. Assessments must be scheduled within 90 days of membership term start date.

Background information about the requirement;

a. Details covering what events lead to the situation requiring use of other than full and open competition procedures; Recent market research shows there are no other vendors that provide the services requirements.

b. Why considered alternatives will not work; No alternatives could be found when

c. Which authority applies and why; and: 41 USC 253(c)(1)(or USC 23049(c)(1) as

Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will satisfy Agency

d. Explain the impact to the mission that would result if the J&A is not approved and, consequently, the product or service not provided. GSA would not have the option to take advantage of the Intra-Member Synergies and connection enabled by participation in i4CP Community opportunities and supported by a dedicated Member Services Director and Engagement Lead to help member leverage the best-and-next practices of other member companies. Business is constantly evolving and GSA must take all steps and measures to ensure that the goals and objectives setforth by the Government are met.

The i4CP membership will assist GSA to open new doors and make new improvements which will inturn increase efficiencies and save tax payers dollars in all efforts to build on human captial care and services.

6. A description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by Subpart 5.2 and, if not, which exception under 5.202 applies. (MARKET RESEARCH, discuss which notices were published and where (outreach).

Other potential sources were sought via searches on contracting sites including internet however there were no sources found that could meet the requirements as offered by i4CP. The Corporate Executive Board Membership is similar however the benefits and opportunities are not the same.

GSA does not intend to publicize this requirement, prior to award. However, GSA intends to publicize this requirement within fourteen days after award on https://sam.gov/content/opportunitiesbo.gov.

7. A determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

The Contracting Officer has determined that the anticipated price(s) will be fair and lists, etc.

of this document and the proposed price, the Government has determined in accordance with the requirements as stated in the [statement of work/performance work statement/statement of objectives bill of materials] Vendor: Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4CP)

8. A description of the market research conducted (see FAR Part 10) and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted. (MARKET RESEARCH - review of industry sources, GSA eLibrary)

The Office of Human Resources Management, Business and Acquisition Management Division, conducted market research against the Multiple Award Schedule, System for Award Management (SAM), and the Google Internet. The search resulted in only one source capable of meeting the Government's requirements as described in this justification. There may be similar memberships however they are not identical and do not offer the same benefits and opportunities as i4CP.