KPMG_-_SSJ_Redacted.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

November 2018 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 1 of 1

Section A: General Contract Information

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No

Contracting Activity: AFLCMC/PZZ

Project/Program Name: KPMG Prosilience Workshop

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: TBD

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

Workshop showcasing the capabilities of the KPMG as tailored for the Air Force Cyber Resiliency Office for Weapon Systems (AF CROWS). The is designed to transition teams from a reactive to a proactive cyber defense capability.

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name

KPMG is offering a unique, innovative and meritorious method, approach, or concept that has been independently developed which is demonstrated by the proposal.

-- While all of the pieces of Cyber Security exist in a stand alone method by other contractors, as found through a Market Survey, KPMG brings them all together in a unique way not found from other sources. KPMG combines six modules to provide a unique methodology for defensive cyber operations.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Market Research by trade show attendance did not find comparable products nor services.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

Deeper Market Survey based on the capabilities understood from the to-be contracted workshop through KPMG.

Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

Date

20-Sep-2019

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer Signature of Contracting Officer