J and A 2024 NCMA.pdf

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

MARINE CORPS SYSTEMS COMMAND

2200 LESTER STREET

QUANTICO VIRGINIA 22134-5050

IN REPLY REFER TO:

4200/CT02

J&A Number: 24-186

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS

1. The National Contract Management Association (NCMA) Subscription listed on a forthcoming purchase request is available from only one source and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available.

2. This acquisition is restricted to the following source:

National Contract Management Association 1818 Liberty Street, Suite 500 Reston, VA 20190

Isaiah Britton

(571) 382-0082

3. Description of the NCMA Online Publication Subscription, the estimated cost, and required delivery date.

This requirement is to renew organizational memberships with the National Contract Management Association. The membership is needed to foster professional growth and educational advancement of the contracting competency. The estimated dollar value of the purchase is not to exceed $60,000 for a group membership for more than 400 Marine Corps Contracting professionals. The membership period of performance is estimated to be August 01, 2024, through July 31, 2025 (12 months).

4. Specific characteristics of the NCMA Subscription that limit the availability to a sole source e.g., unique features, function of the item, etc. Describe in detail why only this suggested source can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources.

NCMA is a professional organization whose primary focus is to serve as a repository of knowledge for contracting professionals. NCMA offers a vast array of tools, resources, and training opportunities to advance contracting professionals’ knowledge and skills. Membership in this association offers unparalleled access to industry and government training, certification, and informational webinars on contracting centric topics and issues facing the contracting community.

5. Check and fill in all that are applicable:

The material or service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with existing systems presently installed. Describe the equipment you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system:

A patent, copyright, or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data are described as follows:

These are “direct replacement” parts/components for existing equipment.

X Other information to support a sole source buy:

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), NCMA is the only professional organization of this magnitude that offers membership services with the specific mission of educating, certifying, and addressing the professional needs of the contracting community.

CERTIFICATION

I certify that statements checked, and information provided above are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the processing of this Sole-Source Justification precludes the use of full and open competition.

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Constance D. Ealey, Director, Contracts

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Janice A. Weiland, Contracting Officer