Single Source JA Family Retreat 2020.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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Section A: General Contract Information

Contracting Activity: 5th Contracting Squadron

Project/Program Name: 5 MSG Family Retreat

Purchase Request/Identification Number: F3C0CP0065AW01

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $7,926.70

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

This requirement is to book lodging for a family retreat that is located within walking distance from Mall of America. Lodging must include an indoor water park. The purpose of this requirement is to remove some of the stress that comes along with being a military family member.

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name

After doing research to locate places that will fulfill all of the needs of the SOW, it is clear that only Great Wolf Lodge will suffice. There are multiple attractions within walking distance of the Great Wolf Lodge that families can enjoy during their free time. The resort is in close proximity of Mall of America which is recognized as the largest shopping and entertainment complex in the United States and one of the most visited tourist attractions on the globe. It provides unique activities that can be enjoyed by the family and then discussed during the retreat conference time.

Another resort in Minnesota area looked at was Fairfield Inn. There were only a few things for families to do in the area and they were not within walking distance. If this trip was located at Fairfield Inn, it would add the burden of coordinating bus times, bus routes or taxis to get the families to the destinations or the families would be required to drive to the other destinations.

This would add unnecessary stress with having to find and/or pay for parking, coordinating a carpool system, or simply paying for gas.

The Great Wolf Lodge provides unique capabilities with the indoor water park. The water park is necessary for both leisure time for the families and also necessary for activities pertaining to the retreat. Consequently,the lodging establishment should contain an aquatic facility indoor water park space and inclusive amenities. The amenities should include slides, tubes, and an array of water play features to improve physical endurance during training exercises. The indoor water park is weather proof , and also within walking distance of Mall of America. With unpredictable weather, the families can enjoy the Indoor Water Park during their stay. The Venetian Water Park at Holiday Inn Hotel Maple Grove/ Arbor Lakes does have a water park, yet it is located 26 miles from Mall of America; this is too far for access to the Mall of America. No other contractor has or can obtain these capabilities.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Market research indicated and concluded that Great Wolf Lodge is the only location we are able to use. The additional stress caused by utilizing another location would counteract the purpose of the trip, which is to keep families who are constantly stressed with enormous responsibility and inevitable sacrifices.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

Efforts will be made to locate additional locations as they are constructed and determine if they are easily accessible for future families to walk to.

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Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

Date

07-May-2020

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

SAMUEL A. LOPEZ II, MSgt, USAF

Signature of Contracting Officer

20 Apr 2017 Page of Section A: General Contract Information Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

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