Justification and Approval_Redacted.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND, ATLANTIC

6506 HAMPTON BLVD

NORFOLK VA 23508-1278

N REPLY REFER TO:

J&A

ACQ35

03 SEP 2025

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Contracting Activity: Department of the Navy, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Atlantic, Norfolk, Virginia.

2. Description of the Action Being Approved:

Authorization to award a sole source contract to American Society of Civil Engineers to provide internet-based training and certificate programs for training various specialties with the Civil and Geotechnical Communities of Practice at Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command.

3. Description of Supplies/Services:

ASCE will provide internet-based training on technical topics with numerous specialties within the civil engineering discipline. The training is accessible worldwide and is accredited by International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). The contractor shall provide the following ASCE internet-based content: Civil on Demand Webinar, unlimited; Geotechnical on Demand Webinar Library, unlimited, Port Engineering Certificates Program, 30 Seats; Water treatment Certificates Program, 22 Seats; Soil & Rock Slope Stability Course, Earth Retaining Structures Courses, and Ground Improvement Course.

The contract will be a Firm-Fixed Price contract with a 12 month period of performance of 9/24/2025 to 9/23/2026. The total contract value is .

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition:

The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, as only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

5. Rationale Justify Use of Cited Statutory Authority:

ASCE is the sole provider of the required internet-based training and certifications. The training that the NAVFAC Communities of Practice (CoPs) requests are specialized topics within the civil and geotechnical engineering disciplines. The courses are required to be advanced courses, well beyond the introductory level. There are no other sources that provide the depth of training specific to these particular engineering disciplines and are IACET accredited.

6. Description of Efforts Made to Solicit Offers from as Many Offerors as Practicable:

A synopsis was posted to the Government Point of Entry (GPE), SAM.gov on 3 September 2025 with a response date of 3 September 2025, with 0 responses received. Market research confirmed that ASCE is the only contractor with the required technical capabilities, and the Government does not know of any other contractors that can meet the Government’s needs. In accordance with FAR 6.305(a), the J&A will be posted within 14 days after the execution of the contract.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost:

An Independent Government Estimate (IGE) was provided by the COR specifying the estimated cost of the Webinars, Certification Programs, and Courses. The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to the Government of the training covered by this J&A will be fair and reasonable.

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Future Competition:

NAVFAC LANT will continue to conduct market research prior to awarding future requirements for this contract to determine whether another source is available. If another potential source emerges, NAVFAC Atlantic will compete the contract.

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

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.

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LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW

I have determined this Justification is legally sufficient.

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

I certify that this Justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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