JOFOC for SDVOSB - Tanzania NCO Dev_Redacted.pdf

Exception to Fair Opportunity for New Task Order Award Tanzania NCO Development

JUSTIFICATION FOR AN EXCEPTION TO FAIR OPPORTUNITY

AUTHORITY: FAR 16.505(b)(2)

Task Order Number: To Be Determined

Tanzania Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) Instructor Development

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific identification of the

This document is a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity which is being conducted by the Department of State, World-Wide Division, Regional Services Branch on behalf of the Bureau of African Affairs. The request is for a new task order award with Next Evolution Logistics Solutions (NELOGIS), (

The estimated task order cost is $3.6 Million dollars.

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

The request is for a new task order to be issued against the AFRICAP III IDIQ.

institutionalize a program of instruction (POI) for non-commissioned officer (NCO) training at the NCO Academy in . The POI will provide the with a sustainable framework for training mid-level (section leader or similar) NCOs in leadership, training, communications, operations, and tactics. This project also aims to overall ability to train its NCOs and effectively conduct operations.

have ensured:

By the end of the Base Period, the NCO Academy has a comprehensive and modernized POI for training of mid-level NCOs.

By the end of the Base Period, the NCO Academy has a comprehensive and modernized POI for training and certification of NCO instructors.

By the end of the Base Period, the NCO Academy has a cadre of certified instructors to train mid-level NCOs in accordance with the POI.

By the end of Option Period 1, certified instructors have independently conducted training for mid-level NCOs in accordance with the POI.

By the end of all Option Periods, provide mentorship of at least two cadres of at least 20 mid-level NCOs to receive training.

This task order will be up to four years as follows:

Base Twelve months (Specific PoP Dates are TBD) Option 1 Twelve months (Specific PoP Dates are TBD) Option 2 Twelve months (Specific PoP Dates are TBD) Option 3 Twelve months (Specific PoP Dates are TBD)

3.

the estimated value).

This is a new Government requirement. The purpose of this task order is to assist the to develop and institutionalize a program of instruction (POI) for non-commissioned officer (NCO) training at the NCO Academy in . The POI will provide the with a sustainable framework for training mid-level (section leader or similar) NCOs in leadership, training, communications, operations, and tactics. This project also aims to increase instructor effectively conduct operations.

4. Identification of the exception to fair opportunity (see 16.505(b)(2)) and the supporting rationale or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the exception cited. If the contracting officer uses the logical follow-on exception, the rationale shall describe why the relationship between the initial order and the follow-on is logical (e.g., in terms of scope, period of performance, or value).

The exception to fair opportunity for this justification is FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F) which states:

-240 (15 U.S.C. 644(r)), contracting officers may, at their discretion, set aside orders for any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3). When setting aside orders for small business concerns, the

Furthermore, within Part 19, specifically 19.1406(a) states:

(a) A contracting officer shall consider a contract award to a SDVOSB concern on a sole source basis (see 6.302-5(b)(6)), before considering small business set-asides (see

19.203 and subpart 19.5) provided none of the exclusions of 19.1404

This task order issued on a sole source basis to an SDVOSB concern, NELOGIS. There is no other SDVOSB capable to execute this requirement within the AFRICAP III IDIQs. NELOGIS is the sole remaining SDVOSB in the AFRICAP III IDIQ Pool. The SDVOSB sole source citation provides multiple benefits, as follows:

The scope of this contract includes complex training development and curriculum development with experience in specific to Sub-Saharan Africa. Additionally, equipment will be required to support training requirements. Curriculum development of this complexity, specifically tailored to the partner nation, requires unique experience and expertise.

It is imperative to have a fully qualified/vetted vendor execute this effort to ensure this critical assistance will be executed which supports U.S.

objectives. In this situation, the fully qualified/vetted vendor is an SDVOSB concern which provides the additional benefit of maximizing this specific small business program which is an essential small business program.

Competing this task order outside of the AFRICAP III IDIQ is not feasible. The AFRICAP III IDIQ specialize in the diverse operating environments and political dynamics of African nations, and attempting to utilize a different contract vehicle would

. Constant coordination and collaboration with Host Nation/Partner Nation/regional mission leadership will be required to execute this task order such that they address all mission requirements in a rapidly shifting operational environment there is no other contract vehicle besides AFRICAP III suitable to meet this requirement.

The recommended vendor uniquely understands the diplomatic mission, international activities, global engagements, customs, culture, and practices possessing direct operational expertise required to successfully executed this effort as they have successfully completed other AFRICAP III task order this is why there is no other source available to execute this requirement. As a result, no other SDVOSB sources could be found to provide the technical capacity and technical capabilities, as well as be fully vetted and staffed to execute this effort.

Lastly, transitioning this scope of work to a different contract vehicle/source (i.e., outside of the AFRICAP III),

5. A determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

The Contracting Officer anticipates that the proposed prices for this task order will be fair and reasonable. The Contracting Officer has a realistic price estimate for the services required based on similar work and other AFRICAP III task orders. Also, an Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) is provided based on technical expertise and expectation for this effort. Furthermore, the Contracting Officer reserves the right to utilize any pricing techniques to achieve a fair and reasonable price such as historical pricing, comparison to published price lists, technical experts, as well as certified cost and pricing data. By signing the justification, the Contracting Officer makes a determination that the prices to the Government are expected to be fair and reasonable.

6. Any other facts supporting the justification.

The task order award is not being requested to circumvent the competition process. This task order is being issued to provide maximum opportunities to the SDVOSB community within the AFRICAP III IDIQ.

. The Contractor must be able to execute both an Emergency Evacuation Plan and a Risk Mitigation Plan. The Contractor must be able to prepare plans and procedures for reacting to potential risks such as conflict, political violence, natural disaster, and pandemic response. This plan(s) shall include an illustrative list of possible scenarios/risks and how the contractor would respond to include immediate response, shifts in posture, and long-term impacts. The recommended SDVOSB vendor holds the required Security/Facility Clearances required via the AFRICAP III IDIQs in place.

This task order will give the U.S. government the ability to continue to fulfill U.S. foreign policy and .

Approved By:

U.S. Department of State Office of the Procurement Executive Office of Acquisition Policy (A/OPE/OAP)