J and A Treaty Training.pdf

DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY

8725 JOHN J. KINGMAN ROAD, STOP 6201

FORT BELVOIR, VA 22060-6201

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Nature and/or Description of Action

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) contracting activity proposes to procure without using full and open competition a requirement for continuation of DTRA On-Site Inspection and Building Partnership Capacity (OB) Directorate, Interagency Liaison-Treaty Support (OB-IS) Department, Treaty Training Facility and Treaty Training Logistics Support, to aid DTRA Treaty Training course managers to conduct six (6) annually conducted Treaty Training Courses.

2. Description of the Supplies/Services Required

OB conducts treaty training courses to train USG personnel on arms control implementation and its associated policies. OB’s training goals are accomplished through the execution of 6 training courses per year covering Conventional Armed Forces (2 courses), Chemical Weapons (1 course), New Start Treaty (2 courses) and Open Skies Treaty (1 course). OB training objectives are to achieve, with the assistance of contractor support, encompassing provision of COVID compliant facilities suitable for conduct of training by DTRA course managers, and administrative and logistics support in preparation, conduct and student evaluation of courses.

The period of performance will be a one-year base period, with four one-year option periods.

The estimated dollar value is $1,164,855.

3. Statutory Authority

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(5) or 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(5), as implemented by FAR 6.302-5, Authorized or Required by Statute

4. Applicability of Authority

This authorization allows for other than full and open competition if a statute authorizes or requires that the acquisition be made through another agency or specified source. The statute that applies to this authority is:

a) Veterans Benefits Act of 2003 as codified in accordance with 15 U.S.C. 657f;

b) DecisionPoint Corporation, a SDVOSB, CAGE 6AFW2, 702 Russell Avenue, Ste

312, Gaithersburg, MD 20877;

5. Effort to Solicit Potential Sources

The Treaty Training Logistics and Administration Support, Sources Sought Notice, HDTRA1- 20-R-0033, was published as required by FAR 5.2 on the Beta.SAM.gov Workspace Contract Opportunities on June 4, 2020.

6. Fair and Reasonable Costs

The anticipated cost/price of this contract action to the Government will be assessed to determine if it is fair and reasonable based on comparison with historical data from the current and previous contract efforts for the same or similar services, technical and price analysis of the contractor’s proposal, and input/evaluation from the program office.

7. Market Research

Several sources were reviewed, including Market Research Reports from current DTRA efforts, Government schedules, and internet searches for possible performers. Market research identified few businesses with logistical and administrative support to meet DTRA OB Treaty Training requirements. Further However, market research identified that some of the companies researched did not possess capability for DTRA treaty course managers to present classified curriculum, or hold classified discussions, when necessary, nor did many of the companies researched possess facilities with capability to hold more then 40+ students in a tiered theatre, auditorium-style seating allowing for COVID-19 compliant social distancing. Finally, OB-IS market research led the COR to realize that many facilities in the Washington DC catchment area, are currently unavailable due to the COVID-19 global pandemic.

https://www.conferencecenter.com/ The National Conference Center is one of the largest conference and learning centers in the nation and is registered with Beta.SAM.gov. Their unique in-house team of multi-media experts and event planners can transform their 265,000 square feet of space into learning and development program, team building, training session or event located in Leesburg, VA. This facility is capable of successfully meeting most aspects of the PWS for Treaty Training Logistics and Support requirements however this facility is more than 32 miles per the PWS from Fort Belvoir/DTRA.

https://ncr.vt.edu/engagement/executive_briefing_center.html The Virginia Tech Executive Briefing Center is registered with Beta.SAM.gov. This facility has state-of-the-art technology and with meeting rooms and is designed to accommodate executive seminars, training programs, workshops, receptions, and many other events for both internal and external clients. The conference center is located in Arlington, VA. This facility meets our criteria in so few aspects of the SOW that they are not capable of successfully meeting Treaty Training Logistics and Support requirements. Facility does not have tiered theater type seating and not cleared to conduct training or discuss classified information.

https://www.attune.com/spaces/united-states/district-of-columbia/washington/attune-washington-d-c Attune Training and Meeting Rooms is located in Washington, DC and is registered with Beta.SAM.gov. The facility is Industry-leading, single-source provider of professional training and meeting spaces, event coordination, and virtual collaboration solutions. Per their website, the contractor asserts they have the resources and expertise to provide one-stop shop for your entire training event. The facility has 11 training rooms totaling 100 seats, with the largest room capacity of 36 seats. Although, Attune is capable of successfully meeting most aspects of the PWS for Treaty Training Logistics and Support requirements, the layout and dimensions of the rooms will not allow for COVID compliant social distancing.

A Sources Sought notice (HDTRA1-20-R-0033) was released on BETA.Sam.gov on June 04, 2020 with responses due on June 18, 2020. The notice included a Performance Work Statement (PWS) and a draft DD Form 254. Four vendors responded to the Sources Sought notice, but only three expressed interest in performing the requirement.

Northrop Grumman Corporation declined to respond due to issues related to preparing a facility to be COVID-19 compliant, but indicated that several months later it might be positioned to support DTRA OB’s Treaty Training requirement. The three respondents expressing interest were: TechTrans International, FedWriters, and DecisionPoint/CORTEK. Upon review of the interested respondents, and DTRA follow-up clarifying each respondent’s facility and capability offerings, DTRA OB determined that only one of the three appears to possess the capability needed to support OB treaty training missions per the Statement of Work. After receipt of the expressions of interest to DTRA’s sources sought, the DTRA COR queried the incumbent, CENTRA Technologies why it had no interest in continuing to perform the Treaty Training requirement. CENTRA indicated it had not been aware of DTRA’s Treaty Training Sources Sought notice, but that it remained interested in performing any continuation.

Based on the information from the RFI/Sources Sought, FedWriters (8(a)), TechTrans International (large), and CENTRA Technology (large and the incumbent), it was determined that DecisionPoint/CORTEK DUNS No: 967175071, CAGE Code: 6AFW2, SDVOSB and HUBZone was the only vendor capable of providing the required, COVID compliant support and services, per the Treaty Training Logistics and Administrative Support Performance Work Statement.

8. Other Facts

It was determined that DecisionPoint/CORTEK which is Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Company, was the only vendor who could meet the stated requirements to conduct the Agency mission-related treaty training and administrative support.

The facility has the capability of providing tiered theatre auditorium-type seating for up to 80-90 participants, when COVID-19 social distancing is not required, and up to 40 participants to meet COVID-19 social distancing compliance during the current health crisis, as well as the use of a 2nd facility as an alternative option to conduct DTRA treaty training, and both facilities are Government cleared for secure training and discussions and auditorium/breakrooms can be alternated from unclassified to classified within 10-15 minutes when conducting the highly treaty training courses and discussions.

9. Interested Sources

List sources, if any, that expressed written interest in the acquisition or attach a copy of the solicitation mailing list or state None.

a. FedWriters DUNS No: 964419266 CAGE Code: 65RV7 GSA Schedule: GS00F217GA, Professional Services Schedule SBA certified 8(a) Small Business (Unable to demonstrate access to a training facility in DTRA catchment area)

b. TechTrans International

NAICS 541990

Large Business

(Unable to demonstrate access to a training facility in DTRA catchment area)

c. DecisionPoint/CORTEK DUNS No: 967175071 CAGE Code: 6AFW2 Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) / HUBZone

d. CENTRA Technology, Inc. (Current incumbent)

HDTRA1-15-F-0028

Large Business

10. Subsequent Actions

At this time there are no barriers that can be overcome or removed due to the current health crisis. We are governed by the state guidelines and compliance on maintaining COVID-19 social distancing and unsure when this health crisis will decline in the foreseeable future.

Contracting Officer Certification I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Contracting Officer Date

KELLEY.RUSSELL.V.1200514919 Digitally signed by KELLEY.RUSSELL.V.1200514919 Date: 2020.11.03 13:37:14 -05'00'