Summary

This is a Memorandum for Record documenting a limitation of competition justification for a contract award at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. The U.S. Army Mission Installation Contracting Command (MICC-FH) at Fort Hood is procuring a CORE Digital Training Platform Curriculum providing Governmental Perpetual DTP Lifetime Licenses from Core Recon LLC, located at 4801 N Midland Drive, Midland, Texas 79707-3421. The requirement is for a new acquisition funded through FY 26 Operations & Maintenance, Army (OMA) funds using a fixed-price purchase order contract vehicle. The procurement authority is FAR 12.201-1 for commercial acquisitions valued at or below the simplified acquisition threshold, with the justification citing brand name restrictions under $40,000 with no posting required.

The justification establishes that Core Recon LLC is the sole provider capable of delivering this training platform, as the company owns all intellectual property associated with the CORE Recon Digital Training Platform, including its software, platform functionality, proprietary methodologies, and content. Market research confirmed no alternative sources exist to provide the required systems. The platform is described as a secure, web-based solution accessible on multiple devices that enhances leadership attributes, team cohesion, and operational performance through assessment, learning, and practical application capabilities. The Contracting Officer certifies the anticipated cost is fair and reasonable and approves the sole-source award as in the Government's best interest. Core Recon is registered as a small business entity in SAM.gov.