JA CSM Redacted Final 2.pdf

This Justification and Approval (J&A) document is for a sole source contract awarded to the College of Southern Maryland for training and event facilities by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD). The contract will provide a training and education facility within 10 miles of NSWC IHD, including furnished classrooms, makers/collaboration space, an auditorium-style area for 250 personnel, parking for 175 vehicles, and a catering area with refrigeration and preparation capabilities.

The CSM Velocity Center was selected as the only facility meeting the government's requirements, with state-of-the-art instructional technology including wireless internet, video conferencing, and conference rooms. The facility features two 250-seat conference rooms, two 30-seat classrooms, two 16-seat meeting rooms, one 8-seat conference room, and a makerspace. The contract was justified as a sole source due to previous facilities being insufficient, with a synopsis posted on SAM.gov from 03 February 2025 to 18 February 2025, and no alternative responses received. The J&A was digitally signed on 25 June 2025 by the NSWC IHD Deputy Chief of Contracting Office.