18P0515_NCMA_simplified_sole_source.pdf

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

MARINE CORPS SYSTEMS COMMAND

2200 LESTER STREET

QUANTICO, VA 22134-5010

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS

1. The National Contract Management Association membership listed on M95450-18-RC-

GL528 is available from only one source and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available.

2. This acquisition is restricted to the following source:

Manufacturer/Service Provider: National Contract Management Association

Manufacturer/Service Provider POC and Phone Number: Suzy Owens (571) 382-1116

Manufacturer/Service Provider Address: 21740 Beaumeade Circle, Suite 125, Ashburn VA, 20147

Manufacturer’s/Service Provider’s Dealer/Representative: Jessie Charter

Dealer/Representative Address and Phone Number: 21740 Beaumeade Circle, Suite 125, Ashburn VA, 20147, 800-344-8096x1121

3. Description of the requirement, the estimated cost, and required delivery date.

This requirement is to maintain and renew organizational memberships with NCMA. The membership is needed to foster professional growth and educational advancement of the contracting competency. The estimated dollar value of the purchase is $27,945 for 243

Contracting Competency memberships. The membership period of performance is 9/29/18 to

9/28/19.

4. Specific characteristics of the requirement that limits the availability to a sole source e.g., unique features, function of the item, etc. Describe in detail why only this suggested source can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources.

NCMA is a professional organization whose primary focus is to serve as a repository of knowledge for contracting professionals. NCMA offers a vast array of tools, resources, and training opportunities to advance contracting professionals knowledge and skills.

Membership in this association offers unparalleled access to industry and government training, certification and informational webinars on contracting centric topics and issues facing the contracting community.

5. Check and fill in all that are applicable:

The material or service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with existing systems presently installed. Describe the equipment you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system:

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

MARINE CORPS SYSTEMS COMMAND

2200 LESTER STREET

QUANTICO, VA 22134-5010

[Insert required description.]

A patent, copyright, or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data are described as follows:

These are “direct replacement” parts/components for existing equipment.

Other information to support a sole-source buy:

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), NCMA is the only professional organization of this magnitude that offers membership services with the specific mission of educating, certifying and addressing the professional needs of the contracting community.

CERTIFICATION

I certify that statements checked and information provided above are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the processing of this Sole-Source Justification precludes the use of full and open competition.

Beverly Hobbs, Competency Manager, Contracts

S. Leigh D’Lugos, Contracting Officer