J_A Sole Source_Below the SAT.pdf

This is a Determination & Findings document for a single-source procurement authorization from the 316th Contracting Squadron at Joint Base Andrews.

The contracting activity seeks to procure a "4 Lenses" Facilitator Training Course as a brand-name requirement from Shipley. The acquisition will purchase Shipley-exclusive materials, training modules, and certification courses to train local Air Force personnel to become Master Facilitators, enabling them to conduct the personality and temperament assessment training autonomously at Joint Base Andrews. The sole-source justification is grounded in RFO 11.204(a)(2)(ii) (Brand Name), as the particular brand name, product, and features are essential to the government's requirements and market research indicates that other companies' similar products lack the necessary features to meet the agency's minimum needs or cannot be modified to do so. The Contracting Officer determined that the proposed sole-source action is justified under the applicable regulation. The mission need centers on incorporating proprietary 4 Lenses training to establish self-sustaining instructional capabilities at the base, which will reduce recurring outside instruction costs, secure legal licensing for Shipley copyright assets, and ensure long-term unit resilience and readiness. The document is digitally signed by Antoine Toran, NH-03 Contracting Officer, dated August 26, 2026.