Sole Source Justification - 82 TRW Arbinger DIM Training.pdf

This is a Sole Source Justification memorandum for a training purchase by the Department of the Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, dated March 23, 2026.

The 782d Training Group seeks to procure Arbinger Institute, LLC (GSA Schedule GS-10F-009AA) training products for a class scheduled for June 6-8, 2026, with 30 attendees. The purchase includes materials and training delivered by Arbinger to support the 782d Training Group's long-term development plans, consisting of on-site facilitation, participant workbooks, and online resources. The training is designed to enhance leadership alignment and operational accountability within complex, high-stakes environments for Department of War organizations. Mr. Daniel Mendoza serves as the primary point of contact and is collaborating with Arbinger to develop curriculum tailored to the 782d Training Group's specific needs. The justification asserts that Arbinger is the sole provider capable of delivering the required training agenda, as the materials constitute copyrighted intellectual property prohibiting delivery by competing organizations. Arbinger is identified as the sole owner and proprietor of the Outward Mindset series and related train-the-trainer programs. The contracting officer (Carr) and Section Chief (Contreras) have approved this sole source acquisition, with the Group Commander's signature required due to the 782 Training Group funding the request.