Sole Source Justification - NATIA 2025_Redacted.pdf

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Contracting Activity. Naval Criminal Investigative Service-Headquarters (NCIS-HQ), Business

Operations Directorate, Acquisition Division

2. Description of the Action Being Approved.

Award of a contract on a sole source basis for supplies/services.

Award of a contract on a brand name basis for supplies/services.

3. Description of Supplies/Services.

NCIS personnel from Code 20/Technical Services Field Office (TSFO) require annual training and certification as technical investigators. This can only be met by attendance at the NATIA 2025.

National Technical Investigators Association (NATIA) is recognized as the premier training venue for professionals engaged in fields of forensic science, surveillance, and technical operations.

attendance ensures that agents and technicians stay current with fast-changing technologies and legal standards. NATIA offers hands-on training sessions and certified workshops that fulfill ongoing education requirements. TSFO personnel conducts surveillance and cyber investigations, requiring approved training events such as NATIA to maintain job readiness. NATIA 2025 provides direct exposure to cutting-edge surveillance gear, covert communication devices, and support equipment. At NATIA 2025, NCIS personnel can interact with DoD-approved vendors additionally, attendees can preview what tools and capabilities are in or coming to the market and conduct research for future procurement needs.

Supplies or services to be acquired:

The total number of NCIS TSFO attendees at the conference will be 31, of which 19 will be participating in paid training.

FISCAL YEAR APPROPRIATION AMOUNT

2025 OM&N $38,960.00

Delivery Date/Period of Performance: Payment upon Award. (Conference Date: 3 Aug – 8 Aug 2025)

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition.

10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), Only One responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(2), Unusual and compelling urgency.

10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(3), Industrial mobilization; engineering, developmental, or research capability; or expert services.

10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(4), International agreement.

10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(5), Authorized or required by statute.

10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(6), National Security.

10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(7), Public Interest.

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Authority. The acquisition is being conducted under the

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procedures of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) – Soliciting from a single source. The justification rationale for restricting competition is due to this unique event hosted and organized exclusively by the National Technical Investigators’ Association (NATIA). NATIA is the only organization that offers this specific combination of advanced training, operational case studies, and hands-on exposure to law enforcement-restricted surveillance and investigative technologies. As NATIA is the sole organizer and registration must be made directly through their official platform, no other vendors can provide access or participation.

6. Specific characteristics of the supplies or services that limit the availability to this/these source(s), i.e., unique features, form-fit-function, etc.). State why the requested material or service represents the minimum requirement(s) of the Government. Describe in detail why only this/these suggested source(s) can furnish the requirement(s) to the exclusion of other sources.

The NATIA 2025 Annual Training conference & Technology Exhibition event includes classroom training, hands-on workshops, and a cutting-edge technology exhibition where exhibitors can network and connect with the world's largest technical surveillance community. NATIA is widely recognized as the leading conference for professionals involved in technical surveillance, electronic evidence collection, and related investigative disciplines. Attendance at NAITA 2025 will equip personnel with cutting-edge, mission-critical training tailored to evolving technologies and investigative techniques. Participants will also benefit from interactive workshops that enhance their operational skills and technical proficiency. This experience is essential for maintaining the high level of expertise and readiness required by TSFO to effectively support our operational mission.

7. Determination of fair and reasonable pricing.

Pricing will be reviewed prior to award based on price analysis techniques available per FAR 13.106(a).

8. Brief description of Market Research conducted and results or why market research was not conducted.

The Contract Specialist conducted online research to identify other law enforcement conferences similar to the NATIA 2025 Annual Training Conference & Technology Exhibition. The search identified a few events, including the Canadian Technical Security Conference (CTSC 2025), the NSA 2025 Annual Conference, and the FBINAA National Training Conference 2025. However, two of these conferences have already concluded, and the FBINAA conference primarily focuses on leadership development, rather than the technical training and surveillance technology offered by NATIA. Also, conference information was obtained from the NATIA website (www.natia.org), and further research was conducted by contacting Julianne Rill, the point of contact for general NATIA inquiries and national conference details.

9. Any other factors supporting use of other than full and open ex., National Security, etc.:

N/A

10. Listing of sources (Name, Address, POC)

Supplier Name/Address CAGE/Unique Entity Identifier/ Business Size

Vendor Point of Contact

National Technical Investigators Association 12650 W 64th Ave Unit E508 Arvada, CO 80004-3893

CAGE: 5YXQ7

UEI: CJL6LC8C3E19

Small Business

Julianne Rill julianne@natia.org 703-951-3839

11. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required.

A market review for similar products or services will be conducted on any future procurements to ensure there are opportunities to maximize competition or to reassess the mission needs with the best solution for the Government.

APPROVALS/CERTIFICATIONS

12. TECHNICAL COGNIZANCE. I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this justification, which form a basis for this justification, are complete and accurate.

13. CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION/APPROVAL. I certify that this the justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.