SATPC0036494 Tab 06 RDSS..pdf
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- IDAS Advanced Leadership Training Federal contract opportunity
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- 80NSSC24878802Q
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This document is a Recommendation and Determination to Solicit from One Source or Brand Name for the Advanced Leadership Development Program. NASA Shared Services Center recommends negotiating with American University Key Executive Leadership Program as the sole source provider for this program. The total estimated cost is $[dollar amount] and the period of performance is August 26, 2024 - May 10, 2025. American University offers a unique cohort program designed to grow leadership skills based on OPM Executive Core Qualifications. There are no other vendors that can provide a comparable program to meet the needs of the NASA workforce.
The related federal contract opportunity is a Solicitation Number 80NSSC24878802Q for IDAS Advanced Leadership Training, a sole source requirement for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center.
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| SATPC0036494 Tab 07 Capability Statement SAM.gov.pdf | ||
| SATPC0036494 Tab 04 4 SOW.pdf |
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Page 1 V2.0 3-15-2017
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER
RECOMMENDATION AND DETERMINATION TO SOLICIT FROM ONE SOURCE
OR BRAND NAME
PICK ONE
Sole Source:
☒I recommend that NASA, NASA Shared Services Center negotiate with American University Key Executive Leadership Program only for Advanced Leadership Development Program. The total estimated cost of this effort is and the estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is August 26, 2024 – May 10, 2025.
OR
Brand Name Justification:
☐I recommend that NASA, NASA Shared Services Center negotiate with only with vendors who can provide the subject brand name from vendor for supply or service to be procured. The total estimated cost of this effort is dollar amount and the estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is date.
This recommendation is for the acquisition of supplies or services determined to be reasonably available from only one source/only one manufacture. Competition is impractical for the following reasons (please answer the questions below):
1. What are the reasons for soliciting only the suggested source/suggested brand name? Please provide the unique characteristics of the items or services along with the supporting rationale and the market research performed to substantiate your reason for the suggested source/brand name.
American University offers a unique Cohort program for government agencies that are designed to grow skills that are needed to advance in leadership with NASA. This sequential, five-course program is designed based on the Office of Personnel Management Executive Core Qualifications, and provides participants with ideas, techniques, experiential exercises, and contemplative reflections to apply those competencies directly to the challenges they face in the workplace.
2. What is the impact to the government if another vendor/brand is used? Include any dollar, schedule, or compatibility impacts if possible.
This program is only provided by American University. They have developed a unique Cohort schedule that includes both in person and virtual sessions spanning seven months. There is not another program that will cater to the needs of the NASA workforce.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
Pursuant to FAR 5.201, any contract action over $25,000 (not bought via GSA or SEWP) shall be synopsized in the Government wide Point of Entry (GPE) by the Contracting Officer. In addition, the brand name justification must be referenced or attached.
8/13/2024
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