Justification for Sole Source.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE (Simplified Acquisitions - MPT to < $250K)

Document number: N6671524RC00085

The supplies or services described herein are being solicited on a sole source basis and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available for the supplies or services.

☒ Service:

Contractor: Boy Scouts of America Contractor Address: 1325 W. Walnut Hill Lane, Irving, TX Contractor POC: Kristen Garcia Phone #: (813) 610-7547 Email: kristen.garcia@scouting.org Cage Code/DUNS: 3E324

Description of the services required, the estimated price/cost, and required delivery date.

Navy Recruiting Command (NRC) will sponsor the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC). NOAC will occur during the period, 29 July 2024 – 3 August 2024 at the University of Colorado, Boulder in Boulder, Colorado. NRC’s sponsorship will occur at the $50,000 (Gold) level.

Gold level sponsorship entitles the NRC to:

A ½ page printed ad in Scout Life Magazine 100k impressions for digital ads across Scouting Magazine app/website and Scout Life app/website A :30 branded spot featuring onsite engagement created by event staff and including copy points provided by the U.S. Navy One OABSA Social post highlighting the brand, either: pre, during, or post event A ½ page ad distributed to registered participants Inclusion of :30 branded spot provided by the U.S. Navy to be featured:

o During preshow for one evening show o During a Remote Delegate, live broadcast.

A BSA-hosted live broadcast from the Navy exhibit space featured on the Remote Delegate experience Stage time for an app-promoted speaking opportunity (if desired) in Adventure Central Web NOAC event page sponsor recognition Branded sponsor recognition signage at booth/exhibit area

The marketing activation will include BSA’s support in developing and activating the Conference Wide Game, which will include value add promotional support that includes:

a splash screen recognizing the US Navy’s sponsor support in the game’s app a unique US Navy branded journey for Scouts to earn a US Navy digital badge US Navy/event co-branded NFC bands that will be distributed to all registered participants, staff, and vendors.

extra point values for all US Navy staff Near Field Communication wristbands No Onsite Sales requested

In conclusion, the requested services represent the minimum requirements of the government.

Describe in detail why only this source can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources.

The sole operator of the NOAC is the BSA, as such BSA is the sole vendor able to meet the NRC’s recruiting requirements. The BSA NOAC is the flagship national Order of the Arrow event. The NOAC is held every two years presenting a limited opportunity to engage with the young people within a concentrated environment. This esteemed honor society counts over 80,000 youth members (11-20 years old) and as many as 8,000 Arrows attend the NOAC from all 50 states. The NRC have determined that participating in the BSA NOAC is a critical opportunity for the recruiting command to engage with young people and educate them on the career opportunities offered in the US Navy.

Document number: N6671524RC00085

I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE TO THE

BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE PROCESSING OF THIS SOLE SOURCE

JUSTIFICATION PRECLUDES THE USE OF FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.

Signature

4/11/2024 Date

Navy Recruiting Command Program Manager/Technical Expert Activity Title

I HEREBY DETERMINE THAT THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CONTRACT ACTION DEEM ONLY

ONE SOURCE REASONABLY AVAILABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

Contracting Officer Signature Date

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk Contracting Department Pentagon Directorate