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This document is a Justification Review Document for a sole-source contract for Human Factors Analysis Classification System (HFACS) Training by the National Guard Bureau. The contract is valued at $25,000 and will be awarded to HFACS, Inc. under the authority of 41 USC 1901 and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) for soliciting from a single source. The training is specifically required for the Arkansas Army National Guard (ARARNG) to improve human performance and safety, with HFACS, Inc. being the only company capable of providing the certified HFACS course, which is mandatory for the Certified Accident Investigation Program (CAIP) per NG Supplement 1 to AR 385-10.

The contract will be a firm fixed-price type, funded through O&M Army funds, with a new contract action. The sole-source justification is based on HFACS, Inc. being the exclusive provider of this specialized training framework, which is considered the "Gold Standard" in human factors analysis and used across military, commercial, and aviation sectors for systematic examination of underlying human causal factors in accident investigations. The procurement is not subject to competitive bidding, and interested parties have until July 7, 2025, at 11:00 am EDT to submit capability statements demonstrating potential competitive advantages.

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MAY 1, 2025 CUI//SP-SSEL 1 of 3MAY 1, 2025 CUI//SP-SSEL 1 of 3

CUI//SP-SSEL

JUSTIFICATION REVIEW DOCUMENT

NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU

111 South George Mason Drive Arlington, VA 22204-1373

I. OVERVIEW

a. Program/Equipment Name b. Amount (Total price/cost to include options.)

Safety and Occupational Health Office $25,000.00

c. Authority 41 USC 1901 as implemented in FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) Soliciting from a single source.

d. Technical Representative Name Title Email Phone Date LTC Richard D. Garringer Safety Officer richard.d.garringer.mil@army.mil 501-212-5092 June 30, 2025

e. Contracting Officer Name Title Email Phone Date Leonard Roberson Contracting Officer leonard.d.roberson.civ@army.mil 501-212-4404 June 30, 2025

Requirements Representative (If different from Technical Representative.)

✔ Prepared by (If different from Contracting Officer.)

Name Title Email Phone Date LTC Richard D. Garringer Safety Officer richard.d.garringer.mil@army.mil 501-212-5092 June 30, 2025

II. REVIEWS

I have reviewed this justification and find it adequate to support other than full and open competition.

✔ Program Manager (If applicable.)

Name Date Phone LTC Richard D. Garringer June 30, 2025 501-212-5092

Program Executive Officer (When item is Program Executive Officer managed.)

Controlled by: W912JF AR USPFO

Controlled by: W912JF AR USPFO

CUI Category: SOURCE SELECTION Limited Dissemination Control: FEDCON POC: Leonard Roberson 501-212-4404

(Populates from the I.e. Contracting Officer.)

GARRINGER.RICHAR

D.DUANE.1115838110

Digitally signed by

GARRINGER.RICHARD.DUANE.1115

838110 Date: 2025.06.30 14:12:45 -05'00'

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Memorandum for Record - Absence of Competition Instructions

Local Control Number NGB Control Number (if applicable)

2025-20

1a. CONTRACTING ACTIVITY b. Requiring Activity c. POC Safety and Occupational Health Office

2a. NATURE OF ACTION Only one source.

b. Contract Action New Contract

c. Contract Type Firm Fixed Price

d. Fund Type O&M, Army

b. If Applicable, Estimated Price of Supplies/Services

3a. ESTIMATED TOTAL PRICE OF REQUEST (including options, if any)

4a. Name of Requirement Human Factors Analysis Classification System (HFACS) Training

b. Description of Requirement The HFACS framework has been used within the military, commercial, and general aviation sectors to systematically examine underlying human causal factors and to improve aviation/ground accident investigations. The HFACS system has direct application in Accident Investigation and Analysis, Risk Reduction Safety, Quality and Productivity improvement and is considered the “Gold Standard” in human factors analysis and classification.

c. Demonstrate, in Detail, Why This Specific Item or Service, is the Only One That Meets Your Requirements HFACS, Inc. is the only known company that can provide certification for HFACS as required in the NG Supplement - 1 to AR 385-10, 3-14. NG Supplement 1 to AR 385-10 states in Chapter 3 Accident Investigation and Reporting, 3-14.c.3 that the ARNG Certified Accident Investigation Program (CAIP) is specific to the ARNG and provides availability for ARNG certified investigators to assist States in conducting Installation level on-duty Class A-C Accident Investigation. Per this regulation, HFACS is one of four (4) courses required to become a certified accident investigator.

HFACS, Inc. is the only source capable of providing this course and certification.

5a. HAS THIS BEEN PREVIOUSLY PROCURED?

Yes, details are below. No.✔

6a. AUTHORITY CITED 41 USC 1901 as implemented in FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) Soliciting from a single source.

b. Reason for Authority Cited

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) Soliciting from a single source.

7. POSTING REQUIREMENTS

None.

8. CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

a. Efforts to Obtain Competition

Only source that can meet training requirement needs

b. Actions to Increase Competition

No of Intent to Sole Source

c. Market Research

No of Intent to Sole Source

d. Interested Sources

NA

e. Other Facts

Historical data of similar training procured via GPC

9. REQUIRING ACTIVITY CERTIFICATION

Technical and Requirements

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I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Name Date Title LTC Richard D. Garringer June 30, 2025 Safety Officer

Phone Email 501-212-5092 richard.d.garringer.mil@army.mil

11. APPROVAL

Contracting Officer (KO)

1. I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the government for this contract action will be Fair and Reasonable.

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

(This certification shall be made by the contracting Officer who will sign the contract resulting from this Justification and Approval.)

Name Date Phone Leonard Roberson June 30, 2025 501-212-4404

Email leonard.d.roberson.civ@army.mil

12. REDACTION INSTRUCTIONS

After completion and signatures, print to PDF. In Adobe, Redact items such as, but not limited to:

1. Dollar amounts.

2. Names.

3. Signatures.

4. Proprietary information.

FAR 5.401, FAR 24.1, and FAR 24.2

GARRINGER.RICHAR

D.DUANE.1115838110

Digitally signed by

GARRINGER.RICHARD.DUANE.1115

838110 Date: 2025.06.30 14:12:14 -05'00'

ROBERSON.LEONAR

D.DEAN.1012771807

Digitally signed by

ROBERSON.LEONARD.DEAN.101277

Date: 2025.06.30 14:13:27 -05'00'

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