1.04 - Site Visit Justification for Sole Source At or Below SAT Template October 2023.pdf

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

Document number: 1301132640

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.

Check One:

☒ Service:

Contractor: ABET

Contractor Address: 415 N CHARLES ST; BALTIMORE, MD 21201

Contractor POC: KIMBERLY TURNER

Phone #: 410 347-7739

Email: payments@abet.org

Cage Code/DUNS:

☐ Supply:

Restricted to the following source. If a sole source manufacturer distributes via dealers, ALSO provide dealer information.)

Original Manufacturer Name:

Manufacturer:

Manufacturer POC:

Manufacturer Phone #:

Manufacturer Address:

Dealer/Rep:

Dealer/Rep Address Phone No.

Email:

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

The US Naval Academy is requesting a 2024 EAC and CAC Campus visit. This visit is required for the

Reaffirmation of Accreditatiojn with ABET.

The Estimated cost for the visit is $61,050 The POP/Delivery date is 2/28/2024-8/1/2025

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

(what specific characteristics of the supplies or services limit the availability to a sole source (e.g., unique features, function of the item, etc.)?)

ABET INC. is recognized worldwide as a leader in engineering academic accreditation and is the only organization in the United States authorized to accredit engineering and computing programs. ABET INC.

accreditation assures USNA midshipmen and Department of Education of the quality of the Engineering and Computing programs. This is important for recruiting efforts as the USNA competes with nationally and internationally recognized Engineering Programs for the most qualified applicants. Additionally, without ABET accreditation the USNA midshipmen in the Engineering School will not be allowed to sit for the fundamentals of Engineering Exam, which is the first step in the process of professional registration. In conclusion, ABET

Accreditation provides the backbone for the USNA's assessment of the engineering and computing programs, providing for continuous quality improvement.

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

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

ABET is the only Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and U.S. Department of Education recognized accreditation body for the engineering and computing programs offered at USNA.

☐ A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition.

☐ These are "direct replacement" parts/components for existing equipment.

Other information to support a sole source action:

ABET is the sole provider of program accreditation recognized by the Council on Higher Education

Accreditation (CHEA) and U.S. Department of Education for the engineering and computing programs offered at USNA. Program accreditation provides assurance of quality and is required for midshipmen to be able to sit for licensing exams that are often required for federal employment as an engineer.

Document number:

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 Date

US Naval Academy Tech POC

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

31 JAN 2024