Redacted Sole Source Justification Combat Skills COI 25 254.pdf

Document Number: F25-254

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

1. Identification of Agency and Contracting Activity.

The requiring activity is Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group TWO (EODGRU TWO), Virginia Beach, VA; the contracting activity is NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk, Contracting Dept., Fleet Directorate.

2. Description of the Action Being Approved.

In accordance with FAR 19.1406; this requirement will be procured as Sole Source under Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside to Raven Advisory, LLC. This instant requirement is to obtain Combat Skills Courses of instruction (COI) for Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group TWO (EODGRU TWO).

3. Description of Supplies/Services.

This is a new requirement for the provision of Courses of Instruction (COI) with all necessary instructors, management, materials, equipment, and facilities (not otherwise provided by the Government) to perform all task as defined in section 5 of this Performance of Work (PWS) Statement. The training services shall include small arms, land navigation, patrolling, access and entry techniques, mounted convoy operations on unimproved terrain, vehicle immediate action and recovery training, small unit tactics, movement over urban terrain, live fire close quarter battle/combat, crew served weapons, and other soldiering techniques.

The proposed contract will contain one (1) 3-year ordering period. The anticipated ordering period is from 12 October 2025 to 11 October 2028 as shown in the table below.

Period Dates Ordering Period 1 12 October 2025 – 11 October 2026 Ordering Period 2 12 October 2026 – 11 October 2027 Ordering Period 3 12 October 2027 – 11 October 2028

The Independent Government Estimate (IGE) for this requirement is $3,919,261.20. EODGRU TWO based the IGE on technical expertise, market research of similar efforts, and historical data for similar efforts. An escalation rate of 3.0% was applied to each ordering period. The escalation rate was based on data collected from the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in August 2025. The Independent Government Estimate (IGE) for the price of each period and overall total for the contract is detailed below:

Period Total Ordering Period 1 Ordering Period 2 Ordering Period 3 Overall Estimate

The contract action is being worked in anticipation of the receipt of funding. The requiring activity has agreed to provide the minimum funding in time for contract award.

The Government specified Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) minimum for the resultant contract will be funded at time of award with annual Operations and Maintenance, Navy (O&MN) FY 2026 funds. The Government anticipates the minimum IDIQ guarantee amount of $5,000.00.

Task orders to be issued under the resultant contract are anticipated to be funded with Operations & Maintenance Navy (O&MN) funds and will be funded with the appropriate FY Operations and Maintenance, Navy (O&MN) funds.

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

These funds are not currently available. Accordingly, the resultant contract will be issued subject to the availability of funds.

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Sole Source.

The statutory authority permitting this sole source action is 41 U.S.C. 1901, Simplified acquisition procedures - a sole source acquisition using simplified acquisition procedures for the acquisition of commercial items, as implemented by FAR 13.501(a).

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority.

In accordance with FAR 19.1406, the initial market research process revealed there were no other SDVOSBs to satisfy this procurement and there is no reasonable expectation of receiving quotes from two or more SDVOSBs. This conclusion was reached after analyzing the results of a Sources Sought Notice posted through SAM and Seaport-NXG. This procurement is valued under $4 million and these services are not currently being performed by an 8(a) participant under the provisions of Subpart 19.8 or have been accepted as a requirement by SBA under Subpart 19.8.

The Contracting Officer utilized various market research methods, including internet, Electronic Document Access (EDA), and conducted a Dynamic Small Business Search, to locate capable vendors of providing the required support services.

Raven Advisory, LLC is not a registered 8(a) participant and is a SDVOSB participant within the Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned Small Business Concerns Program. Raven Advisory, LLC has been determined to be a responsible contractor and award can be made at a fair and reasonable price in accordance with FAR 13.106-3(a)(2).

6. Description of Efforts Made to Solicit Offers from as Many Offerors as Practicable, including a Description of Market Research, if applicable, and a List of Interested Sources, if any.

The Contracting Officer utilized various market research methods, including internet, Electronic Document Access (EDA), and conducted a Dynamic Small Business Search, to locate capable vendors of providing the required support services. In order to ascertain a more accurate representation of industry capability for this requirement, the Contract Specialist posted a Sources Sought Notice through SAM and Seaport-NXG. The notice was posted on 30 June 2025 with a closing date of 14 July 2025. Seven (7) companies responded and provided past performance information, Statement of Capabilities (SOC), and additional relevant information. EODGRU TWO conducted a review of the Sources Sought responses and provided the following technical analysis of the responses. The Contracting Team concurs with the customer’s analysis.

Contractor Cage Code

Large/Small business

Socioeconomic Program Small

Business Overall Technical Results/Recommendations:

Raven Advisory, LLC 738Y0 Small

Business VOSB, SDVOSB CAPABLE; Raven Advisory, LLC shows they understand and can fully meet the instructor / curriculum delivery and facility requirements outlined in the PWS.

R3 Strategic Support Group, Inc.

4WRF7 Large

Business N/A

NOT CAPABLE - R3 Strategic Support Group, Inc's response shows they understand and can meet the instructor and curriculum delivery requirements outlined in the PWS; however, sources sought proposal does not specifically address their ability to provide services outlined in Section 8 within the scope of the PWS and therefore may not be able to satisfy it. Additionally, Section 8.11 "The contractor's facility shall not have any day/night/weekend noise restrictions due to the type of training being conducted". Constellis is limited by local noise ordinances and regulations.

Tier 1 Group, LLC 4MMC6 Large

Business N/A

NOT CAPABLE - Tier 1 Group's response shows they understand and can meet the instructor and curriculum delivery requirements outlined in the PWS;

HOWEVER, their response falls short under PWS, Section 8 - Contractor Facility Requirements as no range and facility are identified and therefore may not be able to satisfy it.

2Alpha Training Group 13EB7 Small

Business SB

NOT CAPABLE - 2Alpha Training Group's response shows they understand and can meet the instructor and curriculum delivery requirements outlined in the PWS; however, their response falls short under PWS, Section 8 writ large and specifically Section 8.11 "The contractor's facility shall not have any day/night/weekend noise restrictions due to the type of training being conducted". Constellis is limited by local noise ordinances and regulations.

As shown in the table above, there was only one SDVOSB that was deemed capable of providing the requested services.

These services are classified under the North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) 611699: All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction, and the applicable size standard is $16.5 million, which Raven Advisory, LLC qualifies as a SDVOSB.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost.

The Contracting Officer has determined that the anticipated cost to the Government of the supplies/services covered by this Justification will be fair and reasonable.

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Future Competition.

This requirement is anticipated to be awarded on 30 September 2025 and will be synopsized as a Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Sole Source. Market Research will continue to be conducted to identify new companies entering the market place; along with continued conversations with EODGRU TWO and NECC. If another potential source emerges, NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk, will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.

Seven (7) responses were received in response to the sources sought notice from the following firms:

Raven Advisory, LLC R3 Strategic Support Group, Inc.

Tier 1 Group, LLC 2Alpha Training Group Point One USA, LLC Ancilla Technologies and Services, Inc.

Oready, LLC

As indicated in section 6, the Requiring Activity reviewed the information provided by each firm that responds to the sources sought notice to ascertain whether any of the responders were capable of meeting the Government’s minimum needs. Based on this review, the Requiring Activity determined that none of the responders were capable.

Furthermore, market research has determined that Raven Advisory, LLC can meet the government’s minimum needs.

9. Contracting Point of Contact. The point of contact at NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Fleet Directorate is Sherell Brown Code 212.1, who may be contacted by e-mail at sherell.g.brown.civ@us.navy.mil.

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

Point One USA, LLC 6UNM5 Small

Business VOSB, SDVOSB NOT CAPABLE - Point One USA, LLC's response does not specifically address their ability to provide services outlined within the scope of the PWS and therefore may not be able to satisfy it.

Ancilla Technologies and Services, Inc.

7HV80 Small Business SDVOSB

NOT CAPABLE - Ancilla Technologies and Services, Inc.'s response shows they understand and can meet the instructor and curriculum delivery requirements outlined in the PWS; however, their response falls short under PWS, Section 8 writ large and specifically Section(s) 4.4, 8.8, 8.11 and 8.12.

Section 8.11 "The contractor's facility shall not have any day/night/weekend noise restrictions due to the type of training being conducted". Concern is Bear Swamp, LLC, located in Suffolk, VA, may have local noise ordinances and regulations that prevent them from meeting the requirements in the PWS.

Oready, LLC 89KZ9 Small Business SB

NOT CAPABLE - O'Ready, LLC's response does not specifically address their ability to provide services outlined within the scope of the PWS and therefore may not be able to satisfy it.

Document Number: F25-254

CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this Justification and its supporting acquisition planning documents, except as noted herein, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Technical Cognizance:

Signature LCDR Gary

Simpson Name (Printed)

09 September 2025 (757) 917-6837 Date Phone No.

Requirements Cognizance:

_______________________________ LCDR Adrian Copiaco 09 September 2025 (757) 443-1088

Signature Name (Printed) Date Phone No.

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW

I have determined this Justification is legally sufficient.

_______________________________ 09 September 2025 (757) 443-1088

James

Vaiden Name (Printed)

Date Phone No.

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

I certify that this Justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. To the extent that the Justification value is >$250K and <$750K, the Contracting Officer’s signature below also represents approval of the document.

_______________________________ 09 September 2025 (771) 229-3524

Sherell

Brown_ Name (Printed)

Date Phone No.

CONTRACTING ACTIVITY COMPETITION ADVOCATE REVIEW

To the extent that the value of Justification is greater than $750K and <$15M, the Competition Advocate’s signature below also represents approval of the document.

Cathy Kelly_

Name (Printed) Date

SIMPSON.GARY.SC

OTT.1155254218

Digitally signed by

SIMPSON.GARY.SCOTT.1155254218

Date: 2025.09.09 12:59:36 -04'00'

COPIACO.ADRIAN.I

BANEZ.1268158002

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COPIACO.ADRIAN.IBANEZ.1268158

Date: 2025.09.09 13:04:31 -04'00'

BROWN.SHEREL

L.G.1049873782

Digitally signed by

BROWN.SHERELL.G.1049873

Date: 2025.09.09 13:07:15 -04'00'

VAIDEN.JAMES.E

.JR.1471614838

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VAIDEN.JAMES.E.JR.1471614838

Date: 2025.09.09 13:58:53 -04'00'

KELLY.CATHERINE.A

.1384863210

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KELLY.CATHERINE.A.1384863210

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