Sole Source Justification.pdf

D E P A R T M E N T O F T H E N A V Y

HEADQUARTERS

NAVAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE

27130 TELEGRAPH ROAD

QUANTICO VA 22134-2253

NATIONAL SECURITY SENSITIVE?

YES NO

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Contracting Activity. Naval Criminal Investigative Service-Headquarters (NCIS-HQ), Business

Operations Directorate, Acquisition Division

2. Description of the Action Being Approved. (Mark appropriate category.)

Award of a contract on a sole source basis for supplies/services.

Award of a contract on a brand name basis for supplies/services.

3. Description of Supplies/Services. (Identify supplies and services to be acquired, estimated value, and appropriation and funding amounts planned for the acquisition. Summarize long lists of items. Option quantities should be separately identified. Briefly address the period of performance or completion date).

Describe/List Supplies or services to be acquired:

The Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention (TISP) program is a function of the Alliance for HOPE International that was formed to help enhance the knowledge of professionals working with victims who are subjects of domestic violence and sexual assault who are strangled. The TISP was initiated with support from the United States Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women. The TISP provides consulting, training, resources, and support services to professionals working in the fields of domestic violence and sexual assault. Attendees of TISP trainings learn how to identify the signs and symptoms of non-fatal strangulation cases; understand and recognize the anatomy and medical aspects of surviving and non-surviving victims; investigate and document cases for prosecution;

prosecute cases, including using experts in court; and enhance victim safety through trauma-informed advocacy services.

In October 2022, the TISP provided a virtual 4-hour block of instruction for over 150 NCIS Agents. The course was deemed a success by all responding attendees, with requests for additional in-person training on the topics of investigating and prosecuting strangulations. As such, NCIS coordinated with the TISP to provide multiple in-person trainings for NCIS in 2023 through 2025, reaching Agents in throughout the agency. This agency is also the sole training provider to Family Advocacy and legal counsel. The effort to provide standardized training across the agency will continue this year in Carolinas Field Office (CAFO). This training will be two days long, and the training will be conducted in the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) Field Office that was chosen to maximize the number of students who could attend. The TISP will provide two instructors to present course materials that have already been created by the TISP. The cost for the 2-day course with two instructors varies based on travel costs. The estimates for the course, which includes all travel expenses for the instructors, is cited in attached documentation. In total, the course will total

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27130 TELEGRAPH ROAD

QUANTICO VA 22134-2253

an expense of $21,440.00. There is no limit to the number of students that can attend each course. The requested service meets the minimum requirements of the Government.

List Total Value of Requirement (including Options) in the table below:

FISCAL YEAR APPROPRIATION

2026 OM&N

Period of Performance or Delivery Date: August 26-27, 2026 Carolinas Field Office, Camp Lejeune, NC

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition. (Select only one.)

10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), Only One responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(2), Unusual and compelling urgency.

10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(3), Industrial mobilization; engineering, developmental, or research capability; or expert services.

10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(4), International agreement.

10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(5), Authorized or required by statute.

10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(6), National Security.

10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(7), Public Interest.

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Authority. The acquisition is being conducted under the procedures of FAR 12.201-1 Simplified Procedures. The justification rationale for restricting competition is: The Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention (TISP) is a program of Alliance for HOPE International. The TISP offers instruction on the investigation and prosecution of strangulation Allegations. This is a unique service that NCIS cannot acquire elsewhere. There are no other sources that exist on the market that will meet agency training requirements.

6. Specific characteristics of the supplies or services that limit the availability to this/these source(s), i.e., unique features, form-fit-function, etc.). State why the requested material or service represents the minimum requirement(s) of the Government. Describe in detail why only this/these suggested source(s) can furnish the requirement(s) to the exclusion of other sources.

The TISP is the only program of its kind that offers specialized training, basic and advanced, in investigating and prosecuting strangulations. The TISP faculty members are comprised of former prosecutors, defense attorneys, investigators, and medical doctors who all have years of experience in strangulation investigations.

In addition to providing trainings to jurisdictions all over the United States, the TISP also creates protocols that have been adopted by cities and states governing how different agencies within that jurisdiction will handle strangulation incidents. The protocols developed by the TISP dictate how first responders, hospital staff, investigators, family advocates, and prosecutors will work together to resolve strangulation allegations.

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Many of the jurisdictions for which the TISP has developed such protocols are in Department of Navy (DoN) fleet concentration areas in which NCIS agents routinely respond to family and sexual violence calls and will be expected to adhere to the local protocols designed by the TISP. More specifically, the TISP frequently trains family advocacy programs for all branches of the Department of War (DoW).

The TISP has also been in consultation with the Defense Health Agency to establish the protocols used by DoW Sexual Assault Forensic Examiners and Domestic Assault Forensic Examiners to provide treatment and proper documentation of strangulation victims reporting to DoW hospitals. The TISP is the only training center positioned to provide NCIS agents training on strangulation protocols that will be consistent with those being employed by DoW family advocates, DoW Healthcare providers, and in all facets of many concurrent jurisdictions boarding DoW Installations.

7. Determination of fair and reasonable pricing.

Basis of award will be determined based on fair and reasonable pricing per FAR 12.

8. Brief description of Market Research conducted and results or why market research was not conducted.

This requirement is sole source with Alliance for HOPE International. Unicor, AbilityOne, DoW ESI, GSA, and NASA SEWP were searched and do not have the required service. This service is only available from Alliance for HOPE International via Open Market. The requiring office conducted initial market research by obtaining Market Research pricing. Alliance for HOPE International is a large business, so a 2579 will be submitted and included in the file.

9. Any other factors supporting use of other than full and open ex., National Security, etc.:

N/A

10. Listing of sources (Name, Address, POC) (original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or provider and any authorized distributors or resellers):

Manufacturer: Alliance for HOPE International Mfr. POC / Phone # / Email: Joe Bianco, 646-247-1418, joe@allianceforhope.com Mfr. Address: 501 W. Broadway, Ste A #625, San Diego, CA 92101 Mfr./Resellers/Dealers: NA

11. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required.

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A market review for similar products or services will be conducted on any future procurements to ensure there are opportunities to maximize competition or to reassess the mission needs with the best solution for the Government.