SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION_Redacted.pdf

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

MARINE CORPS INSTALLATIONS NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO

3250 CATLIN AVENUE

QUANTICO VIRGINIA 22134 5001

IN REPLY REFER TO:

MCINCR-RCO-20006

21 July 2020

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION UNDER

SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 13.5)

1. Contracting Activity: Marine Corps Installations, National Capital Region, Regional Contracting Office (MCINCR-RCO), 2010 Henderson Road, Quantico, VA 22134.

2. Description of Action Being Approved: This Justification and Approval (J&A) authorizes and approves the award of a sole-source, firm-fixed price contract to Training Wheels Group LLC (Cage Code: 1QPWo). The maximum value of this procurement is estimated at $ . The required delivery date for the required supplies/equipment is 30 September, 2020.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: The Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (MCJROTC) has a requirement to procure leadership training equipment in support of the ROTC program. Program curriculum is offered to nearly 37,000 cadets at more than 260 locations across the nation and overseas. The MCJROTC program provides cadets with lessons in citizenship, leadership, physical fitness, marksmanship and drill and ceremonies. It also serves as a vital link between the Marine Corps and the communities in which units are located. Part of the curriculum incorporates the use of numerous leadership training scenarios and the use of these leadership training kits has proven to be a very effective method of delivery of the curriculum. This contract effort will provide a cost effective supply of specific Training Wheels Gear (Pinnacle Kit, Ultimate Kit, Challenge Kit and Basic Kit) products in support of the MCJROTC Program of Instruction in leadership training.

4. Authority Cited: The statutory authority permitting this acquisition to only one responsible source is 41 U.S.C.1901, as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.501(a).

5. Reason for Authority Cited: Training Wheels Gear has proven over the years to produce high quality equipment and accessories and has proven their ability to deliver very high volumes of leadership development kits at very reasonable prices. This product has been purchased for many other MCJROTC and other JROTC units in support of leadership training and leadership competitions. Training Wheels Gear has years of experience working with JROTC Programs. Their company understands the mission, curriculum and organizational issues related to supporting the JROTC Programs. They have built products in leadership training that directly support the JROTC specific curriculum.

6. Description of Efforts Made to Solicit Quotes from Many Quoters as Practicable: Market research was conducted in support of the required supplies/equipment identified at item #3 above. This market research revealed only Training Wheels Group LLC as the responsible source capable of fulfilling the Government’s requirement.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost: The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to the Government of the supplies required by this justification to be fair and reasonable as the basis of the historical data and rates available in the commercial marketplace for identical and/or similar items.

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

MARINE CORPS INSTALLATIONS NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO

3250 CATLIN AVENUE

QUANTICO VIRGINIA 22134 5001

IN REPLY REFER TO:

MCINCR-RCO-20006

21 July 2020

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Future Competition: The Government will continue to conduct thorough market research to gauge the marketplace capabilities for these future requirements. If market research provides other sources, the Government will seek competition of future acquisitions for these supplies.

09. Interested Sources: A notice to intent to Sole Source and this justification along with support documentation will be posted on Beta.Sam. Interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement.

10. Other Factors: None

CERTIFICATION 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:

NAME: DATE:_07/21/2020

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CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

I certify that this Justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

NAME:

TITLE

DATE:_7/22/2020

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