Non-Comp for posting_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Memorandum to the File justifying the use of other than full and open competition for a simplified acquisition under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines. The procurement is for twenty-six (26) FV Bundled GIAC vouchers and twenty-six (26) FV Long Course vouchers for cybersecurity workforce training at NSWC Crane, to be awarded to The Escal Institute of Advanced Technologies, Inc. dba SANS Institute for a one-year period. The sole source justification is based on the vendor's restrictive rights, specifically that SANS Training and GIAC Certifications are unique products only available through the SANS Institute, with training recognized as the predominant quality cybersecurity professional training across multiple employment domains. The contracting officer has determined that only one responsible source will be solicited, with the solicitation number N00164-25-Q-0740 issued on 11 July 2025 and closing on 21 July 2025 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time.