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This is a Justification for Sole Source (Simplified Acquisitions - MPT to SAT) document filed by NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk. The Navy seeks to procure services from SkillsUSA Inc. on a sole source basis for a recruiting partnership centered on the National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC) scheduled for June 1-5, 2026, with performance running from June 1, 2026 through June 5, 2026.
The required services include a comprehensive partnership package with SkillsUSA involving TECHSPO booth placements, career cluster sponsorships, health sciences awards support, bi-annual partnership meetings, and official partner recognition across SkillsUSA events and publications. Deliverables encompass booth setup in various sizes (20x20, 40x60, 20x30, 10x20), Health Sciences Awards Cluster sponsorship, support for multiple career clusters including STEM and Health, signage and branding materials, priority booth location selection, discounted partner rates, upgraded registration quantities, access to exclusive partner lounges, and logo inclusion in official materials and the SkillsUSA website which receives 3.1 million hits annually. The contracting office determined through market research that SkillsUSA Inc. is the sole organization that hosts the NLSC event, with no known resellers or alternative hosts capable of providing U.S. Navy access. The justification emphasizes SkillsUSA's unique position as a nationwide organization with verified talent pipelines of career-ready students trained in trade, technical, and skilled occupations critical to Navy operational readiness, and notes that the per-interaction cost is significantly lower than broad-based advertising approaches.
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Source Selection Information See FAR 2.101 and 3.104 per-interaction is extremely low, especially considering the targeted demographic, which is far more efficient than broad-based advertising.
The below list of scheduled SkillsUSA NLSC deliverables include a range of services and outreach initiatives designed to
Partnership Overview:
National Leadership and Skills Conference June 1-5, 2026 TECHSPO booths with programming support such as National Signing Day (20x20 / 40x60 / 20x30 / 10x20) Health Sciences Awards Cluster Sponsorship Career Cluster Support (2 with Silver = STEM / Health) Career Cluster Support (Architecture & Construction / Transportation / Leadership / Law & Public Safety /
Hospitality) Support
Assisting / Basic HealthCare / Practical Nursing & Medical Assisting Bi-annual partnership sync meetings Use of SkillsUSA Official National Partner logo according to level Career Cluster recognition of up to 2 clusters Logo credit of official partner recognition at select SkillsUSA events and publications Logo and chosen linked page on SkillsUSA Official Partner webpage (website gains 3.1M hits annually) Priority selection of booth location for TECHSPO SkillsUSA TECHSPO Official Partner discounted rate Upgraded NLSC Registration quantity with TECHSPO Booth (3/100 sq ft instead of 2/100 sq ft) Access to the Official Partner Lounge at NLSC Invitation to attend invite-only Partner Event(s) Logo inclusion in official partner graphic during pre-session slides at NLSC Opening Session Priority consideration to present at SkillsUSA LEARN or Technical Thursdays Partner Tier Column Standoff Banner at NLSC (double-sided) 1 banner with logo per level -LINK Partner Tier Glass Cling at NLSC - (double sided) Combined logos
In conclusion, the requested supplies or services represent the minimum requirements of the government.
Describe in detail why only this source can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources. (what specific characteristics of the supplies or services limit the availability to a sole source (e.g., unique features, function of the item, etc.)?)
As stated previously, the Navy aims to engage with potential recruits in environments that reflect its core values and seeks to attain students with 21st Century Skills. SkillsUSA will provide the Navy with unique access to a verified talent pipeline of students trained in trade, technical, and skilled service occupations crucial to the Navy's operational readiness and mission success. The partnership will involve outreach, recruitment, mentorship, and brand-building activities at SkillsUSA events and through their extensive network of chapters. The career fields emphasized by SkillsUSA, such as cybersecurity, engineering technology, welding, and many others, are in high demand within the Navy. A student's progression from a SkillsUSA program to military service is a demonstrated pathway.
SkillsUSA's integration into the fabric of the American career and technical education system makes it a one-of-a-kind resource for the Navy's recruiting efforts. SkillsUSA is a vast nationwide organization and teacher members annually. It has a presence in and its programs cover This scale is unmatched by any other single organization. SkillsUSA provides a "verified talent pipeline" of career-ready students. Through its rigorous competitions, which are judged by nearly , students' skills are evaluated against industry standards. This ensures that the Navy is engaging with students who possess demonstrated and measurable abilities in critical fields SkillsUSA presents a high-visibility platform to strengthen recruitment outcomes. The access to a large, pre-qualified, and technically proficient talent pool provides a significant return on investment. Furthermore, market research was conducted by the contracting office, and it determined that: SkillsUSA Inc. is the sole organization that hosts National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC) event. There are no other known resellers or hosts that can provide U.S. Navy access to the event.
I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF
MY KNOWLEDGE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE PROCESSING OF THIS SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION
PRECLUDES THE USE OF FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.
I HEREBY DETERMINE THAT THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CONTRACT ACTION DEEM ONLY ONE
SOURCE REASONABLY AVAILABLE.
NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk Contracting Department Pentagon Directorate.
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