JA.._Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a Simplified Acquisition under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) for a single-source procurement. The contract is for a Cyber IT/CSW training voucher from SecureNinja to help personnel gain mandatory qualifications needed to operate information systems, with the procurement valued under $150,000.

The justification is based on the "Brand Name" procurement rationale, specifically that SecureNinja is the only provider offering courses in all cybersecurity workforce qualifications required for compliance with SECNAV M-5239.2, Cyberspace Information Technology and Cybersecurity Workforce Management and Qualification Manual. The document indicates that SecureNinja is the only service provider willing to provide time-zone specific trainings to the customer (identified as HGCC) globally. A request for quote (RFQ) will be released under GSA eBuy, with the contracting officer determining fair and reasonable pricing through market analysis techniques.