JOTFOC GPS Training Program_Approved 8-5-2024.pdf

March 8, 2023 Version

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP) FAR 13.106-1(b)

REQUISITION NUMBER

70098PR240017224

PROJECT/TASK

NUMBER

One-Day GPS Forensics Training

ESTIMATED AMOUNT (Over Micro- Purchase Threshold, but up to the SAT) $75,000.00

IDENTIFICATION OF THE AGENCY AND THE CONTRACTING OFFICE, AND SPECIFIC IDENTIFICATION OF THE DOCUMENT AS A “JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.” PLEASE CITE THE

AUTHORITY AND TYPE OF JUSTIFICATION.

The Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard (USCG), Office of Contract Operations (CG-912) and Office of Specialized Capabilities (CG-721) prepared this justification for other than full and open competition. Authority: FAR 13.106- 1(b) (Soliciting from a single source).

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED, AND THE INTENDED USE.

The GPS Forensic course is an 8-hour GPS Forensics certificate course that will provide law enforcement officers with a foundation for recovering evidence from GPS devices and preparing it for courtroom presentation. The class will take students through the history of the GPS system, describe the components of the system, and explain the basic concepts of how GPS works. Students will learn about the wide variety of devices that are on the market and the types of data the devices hold. They will learn the best practices for securing a GPS for examination and the legal guidelines that must be followed. Finally, students will learn about the tools and software needed to conduct a basic examination of a GPS and learn how to present the results.

UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED.

USCG intends to procure a brand name specification for National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) services for a period of five (05) years. Coast Guard units have been working with the NASBLA to provide nationally recognized training to state and local agencies. Coast Guard units, primarily stations, have the ability to use the NASBLA curriculum and provide no-cost training to First Responders and Law Enforcement entities within their Area of Responsibility (AOR). When Coast Guard units train their local partner agencies they are building and strengthening relationships with fellow responders within their AOR, there is an immediate and comprehensive return on the unit's investment. Those relationships built during training exponentially increase safety during those times our partner agencies are acting as force multipliers out on the water.

A DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO ENSURE THAT QUOTATIONS OR OFFERS ARE SOLICITED FROM AS MANY

POTENTIAL SOURCES AS PRACTICABLE (INCLUDE YOUR MARKET RESEARCH EFFORTS HERE).

CG-721 conducted market research and published a Request for Information (RFI) in Contract Opportunities on April 3, 2024.

From the results of the market research and published RFI, it was determined that NASBLA was the sole provider of GPS forensics training within the maritime environment.

REASON THAT SUGGESTED SOURCE IS THE ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES.

Based on USCG market research, NASBLA is the sole source provider for current GPS forensics within the maritime environment. This service is specific to NASBLA. Market research determined that no other service has approached the proprietary, investigative manner of GPS devices from such an educational, curriculum-based standard, and perspective wherein insists upon a forensically sound nature. In addition, no other commercial organization works within the maritime environment in such a narrow maritime scope, investigative, and forensic specialty. Forgoing this service procurement limits the subject matter expertise, investigative techniques and safe acquisition of electronic devices by qualified first responders within the maritime environment.

EXPLAIN WHY AN ADEQUATE PURCHASE DESCRIPTION OR OTHER INFORMATION SUITABLE TO SOLICIT BY FULL

AND OPEN COMPETITION HAS NOT BEEN DEVELOPED OR ARE NOT AVAILABLE.

The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C. § 3204 (a)(1) implemented by the FAR 13.106-1(b) entitled “Soliciting from a single source.: The required services/trainings are unique to Coast Guard needs.

PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY

BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED.

There are no barriers associated with this request. However, the USCG will continue to conduct market research in the marketplace to identify potential sources.

March 8, 2023 Version

SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CUSTOMER

Adam R. Brim, Course Manager

CODE

CG-7213

TELEPHONE

NUMBER

985-259-2179

DATE

SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

William E. Lewis, Contracting Officer

CODE

CG-9123

TELEPHONE

NUMBER

703-850-4153

DATE