JOFOC_for_Boston_College_signed.pdf

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR OTHER-THAN FULL-AND-OPEN COMPETITION

OHC - WORKLIFE ROUNDTABLE MEMBERSHIP

1 CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), 1700 G STREET, NW WASHINGTON, DC 20552

LIMITED SOURCES JUSTIFICATION

NEW CONTRACT

1.0 Agency Name: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Office of Office of Human Capital (OHC)

2.0 Nature and/or description of the action being approved and estimated dollar value.

The proposed action is for the issuance of a new contract to be awarded to Boston College Center for Work & Family (CWF), for a membership with the CWF. The OHC is requesting approval for a new contract with four

(4) option years to be awarded for $6,250 per year. The task order will cover a base one (1) year period and four (4) option years. The total contract value, base and all options, if exercised, would be $31,250.00.

3.0 Reason for other-than full-and-open competition (proposed contractor’s unique quals, etc.)

Boston College Center for Work & Family is a global leader in work-life integration, flexibility, well-being, and diversity & Inclusion. The network of expert practitioners, Fortune 1000 and Global 2000 corporations, government agencies, global consultants and business schools contribute a stream of constantly evolving information, the best of which is organized, analyzed and shared with members through its communities, research, education and events.

4.0 A description of the market research conducted and the results, or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

Market research was not conducted for this membership, however the Worklife Coordinator for the Office of Human Capital has researched this and other memberships, and has found this to be beneficial to the CFPB.

5.0 A description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable, including whether a notice was, or will be, publicized as required by Subpart

5.2 and, if not, which exception under 5.202 applies. Include a listing of sources, if any, which expressed a written interest in the acquisition as a result of the FBO posting.

This intent to issue an order shall be publicized for comment as required by the FAR.

6.0 A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required

Only one source is available.

7.0 A determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

BOSTON COLLEGE CENTER FOR WORK &

FAMILY

MEMBER ORGANIZATION LIST & MEMBER

BENEFITS

Founded in 1990, the Boston College Center for Work & Family is a global leader in work-life integration, flexibility, well-being, engagement, and diversity & inclusion. We provide a unique bridge linking the academic community to many of the world's most progressive companies. Through our partnerships, research, and expertise, we strive to help organizations develop sustainable workplace cultures that foster high performance and help employees develop to their full potential.

WORKFORCE ROUNDTABLE MEMBERS

Abbott* FM Global, Inc.* Northern Trust Corporation Abbvie Genentech Northrop Grumman ES Allstate Insurance Company Herman Miller, Inc. Novartis AG* American Express IBM* Pearson BNP Paribas Intel PIMCO* Bristol-Myers Squibb* Johnson & Johnson* Prudential* Cardinal Health, Inc. KPMG LLP PwC* Chevron Corporation* Kraft Foods Raytheon Company Chubb LA Metro Transit Authority Sanofi Deere & Company* Marriott International Sodexo Deloitte LLP McGraw-Hill Financial State Street Corporation* Dot Foods MetLife Toyota Motor Sales, Inc.

Eli Lilly and Company Mondelez International United Parcel Service F. Hoffmann-LaRoche AG* National Security Agency University of Kentucky Fidelity Investments U.S. Navy

*denotes Premier member

Core members enjoy many benefits with annual dues of $12,500 (For government agencies 50% discount):

♦ Highly valued in-person Roundtable meetings that bring together our corporate members and international academic thought leaders

♦ CWF staff serve as an extension to our corporate partners and their teams ♦ Customized data gathering, benchmarking, and research to meet members’ specific needs ♦ Opportunities to support and contribute to high-visibility CWF publications and Executive Briefings ♦ Access to our members-only website, continuously updated to reflect new research and trends

Premier members receive additional services with annual dues of $25,000 (Government agency discount still applies):

♦ Invitation to serve on the CWF Steering Committee ♦ Option to become a preferred research site ♦ Access to global forums & specialized programming ♦ Customized services based on the individual organization’s needs, including:

o Custom research o On-site corporate consulting and training services o Education modules for managers and employees (on-site or virtual)

Please visit www.bc.edu/cwf Contact Deb Baldwin at myersd@bc.edu or (617) 552-0228 for additional information http://www.bc.edu/cwf mailto:myersd@bc.edu