J_A_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition for user/content licenses supporting the Digital University program. The Air Force's Human Resources Systems Division seeks to procure user licenses from a limited vendor pool including Cloud Academy, Coursera, DataCamp, Hack the Box, Pluralsight, Udacity, Udemy, and Workera, with a $100,000,000.00 ceiling for a 5-year ordering period from 1 June 2024 to 31 May 2029.

The J&A justifies the limited vendor selection based on unique course-ware and learning paths that cannot be easily replicated, with market research confirming these vendors are the only ones meeting specific requirements for DoD members, including Cloud Engineering and digital certifications. Current supported customers include US Space Force, US Coast Guard, Department of the Air Force, and Department of the Army. The procurement will be conducted through delivery orders from established enterprise Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) issued by AFLCMC/GBHK, with funding type classified as Operations & Maintenance (O&M).