1.04a SSD for Post NLEC MBTI M.pdf

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE

(Simplified Procedures - MPT to < SAT)

Document number: N3169726RCNL007

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: The Myers Briggs Company Contractor Address: 1990 Rockefeller Dr Ste 100, Ceres, CA 95307 Contractor POC: Chanda Barnaby Phone #: 650-623-9212 Email: cbarnaby@themyersbriggs.com Cage Code/DUNS: 66412

Supply:

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

Original Manufacturer Name:

Manufacturer / FSS #:

Manufacturer POC:

Manufacturer Phone #:

Manufacturer Address:

Dealer/Rep / FSS #:

Dealer/Rep Address Phone No.

Email:

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

Description:

Estimated Total Cost:

MBTI® Profile Report Form M/Step ITM (Quantity 1,500) and Elevate Platform License (Quantity 1)

Required Period of Performance Dates:

08 Apr 2026 – 07 Apr 2027 08 Apr 2027 – 07 Apr 2028 08 Apr 2028 – 07 Apr 2029 08 Apr 2029 – 07 Apr 2030 08 Apr 2030 – 07 Apr 2031 08 Apr 2031 – 07 Oct 2031

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.)?)

The Naval Leadership and Ethics Center (NLEC) aboard Naval Station Newport, RI, requires the procurement of 1,500 Each MBTI® Profile Report Form M/Step ITM in support of their curriculum. MBTI® Profile Report Form M/Step ITM is an introspective self-report questionnaire indicating differing psychological preferences in how people perceive the world and make decisions. The four categories are: introversion or extroversion, sensing or intuition, thinking or feeling, judging or perceiving.

MBTI testing is a curriculum requirement for NLEC’s Triad courses. The Triad Course is for prospective Commanding Officers, Executive Officers and Command Master Chiefs in all facets of leadership. MBTI® Profile Report Form M/Step ITM is one of a group of assessments required to determine possible deficiencies so the curriculum can be adapted to eliminate those deficiencies. NLEC uses the assessments to promote self-awareness and self-development in their student population. The feedback from the assessments gives the students a common language and understanding to use in their future leadership roles to develop leadership strategies.

Market research indicated that The Myers-Briggs Company is the original publisher and copyright holder MBTI® Profile Report Form M/Step ITM and they do not sell their assessments through authorized distributors or resellers. All NLEC PCO, PXO and PCMC courses are taught using the requested MBTI product. No other similar products in the marketplace will satisfy this Government need.

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.

For continuity of ongoing curriculum aboard NLEC and for uniformity of PCO, PXO and PCMC training across the fleet, only the requested MBTI product can meet the customer’s needs.

A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition.

The proprietary data is owned and maintained by The Myers-Briggs Company.

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

Other information to support a sole source action:

Document number: N3169726RCNL007

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.

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I HEREBY DETERMINE THAT THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CONTRACT ACTION

DEEM ONLY ONE SOURCE REASONABLY AVAILABLE.

Contracting Officer Signature Date

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk Contracting Department – Regional Directorate

LANGFORD.KARA.B

OWMAN.1255752142

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Date: 2026.03.04 16:33:58 -05'00'

N4/N8 Dept Head

NLEC Newport, RI 3/4/26

POLSON.KELLY.LYNN.

1014541280

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POLSON.KELLY.LYNN.1014541280 3/5/26