Justification and Approval (JA) LWT - August 5-2025_FE_Redacted.pdf

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of 41 USC 3304, as implemented by FAR 6.3 and substantiated by the following:

☒ FAR 6.302-1 – Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

☐ FAR 6.302-2 – Unusual and compelling urgency.

☐ FAR 6.302-3 – Industrial mobilization; engineering, developmental, or research capability; or expert service.

☐ FAR 6.302-4 – International Agreement.

☐ FAR 6.302-5 – Authorized or required by statute.

☐ FAR 6.302-6 – National Security.

☐ FAR 6.302-7 – Public Interest.

SECTION 5: DEMONSTRATION THAT THE PROPOSED CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE

QUALIFICATIONS OR THE NATURE OF THE ACQUISITION REQUIRES USE OF THE AUTHORITY

CITED

Blanchard Training and Development is uniquely qualified to provide this product based upon the following:

There is no other source for the SLII Concepts Kits with Online LBAII instruments other than Blanchard Training and Development Inc., the company that produces the concepts kits and the instrument and holds the copyright. SLII Concepts serve as a foundational framework to the PT230 Fundamentals of Supervision course – a mandatory course for all new supervisors.

The SLII Concepts program design the Learning Management uses is a “Custom” version of the course (as denoted by the first “C” in the Item #). Thus, this virtual version of the program with the LBAII Online assessment is only available by ordering through Blanchard directly.

CBC0208 Generic SLII® Concepts Virtual Participant Kit - Generic SLII® Concepts Virtual Participant Kit w/LBAII® Online

SECTION 6. DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS TO ENSURE THAT OFFERS WERE SOLICITED FROM AS

MANY POTENTIAL SOURCES AS IS PRACTICABLE, INCLUDING WHETHER A NOTICE WAS OR

WILL BE PUBLICIZED AS REQUIRED BY FAR SUBPART 5.2 AND, IF NOT, WHICH EXCEPTION

UNDER FAR 5.202 APPLIES

Not applicable, as Blanchard Training and Development Inc. is the publisher and sole owner of the Generic SLII Concepts Virtual Participant Kits with Online LBAII® instruments.

SECTION 7. DETERMINATION BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER THAT THE ANTICIPATED COST

TO THE GOVERNMENT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE

The Contracting Officer has determined that the anticipated price(s) will be fair and reasonable based on there is no other source than Blanchard Training and Development Inc. who can produce an online customized situational leadership assessment that aligns with the Department of State’s supervisory training needs and responds to PT230 Fundamentals of Supervision course objectives. By signing the justification, the Contracting Officer makes a determination that the price to the Government is expected to be fair and reasonable.

SECTION 8. DESCRIPTION OF THE MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED (SEE PART 10) AND THE

RESULTS OR A STATEMENT OF THE REASON MARKET RESEARCH WAS NOT CONDUCTED

Blanchard Training and Development Inc. provided a statement to the Government that they are a sole source provider of this specific product to LMS.

SECTION 9. ANY OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION

Not applicable

SECTION 10. LISTING OF THE SOURCES, IF ANY, THAT EXPRESSED, IN WRITING, AN INTEREST

IN THE ACQUISITION

Not applicable

SECTION 11. 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

As Blanchard Training and Development Inc.is the publisher and sole owner of the Generic SLII Concepts Virtual Participant Kits with Online LBAII® instruments and offers it to the Government at a reasonable price, no such actions are deemed necessary.

SECTION 12. CERTIFICATIONS

All reviews and approvals should be completed in the order listed unless otherwise authorized or required.

TECHNICAL AND REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION (FAR 6.303-2(b))

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this Justification and its supporting acquisition planning documents, except as noted herein, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Technical Cognizance:

SIGNATURE:

Date

Leadership and Training Division

Leadership and Workforce Training Directorate

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION (FAR 6.303-2(a)(12)) I certify that this submission is accurate to the best of my knowledge, and that it contains complete information necessary to enable other officials to make an informed recommendation for approval or disapproval.

SIGNATURE:

Date

Contracting Officer Office of Acquisitions

08/05/2025