Tab 4d_Justification Other than Full Open Competition_2023 ISPI.pdf

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JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP) FAR 13.106-1(b)

SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE. THIS DETERMINATION MUST BE SUPPORTED WITH FULL JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE FROM THE CUSTOMER. WHEN THE CUSTOMER DESCRIBES AN ITEM WITH A PURCHASE DESCRIPTION WHICH LIMITS THE AVAILABILITY TO ONE SOURCE, THE JUSTIFICATION MUST EXPLAIN WHY THE ITEM IS THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL MEET THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENT. STATEMENTS SUCH AS "ONLY KNOWN SOURCE" OR "ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN MEET THE REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE" ARE INADEQUATE TO

SUPPORT A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE.

PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION

NUMBER

75110PR230000147

PROJECT/TASK

NUMBER

ESTIMATED AMOUNT (Over Micro- Purchase Threshold, but up to the SAT) $49,980

IDENTIFICATION OF THE AGENCY AND THE CONTRACTING OFFICE, AND SPECIFIC IDENTIFICATION OF THE DOCUMENT AS A “JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.” PLEASE CITE THE

AUTHORITY AND TYPE OF JUSTIFICATION.

International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI)

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED, AND THE INTENDED USE.

From April 24 – 27 2023, ISPI will be hosting its annual conference which is the pinnacle event for Human Performance Technology (HPT). The foundation of the Coast Guard training system is rooted in the principles of HPT, which are codified in Force Readiness Command (FORCECOM) policies and procedures and implemented throughout the Coast Guard and at Training Center Commands. Training managers and performance consultants lead, administer, and manage the training system through the implementation of HPT and associated knowledge, skills, and abilities. They fill a vital role in linking and integrating Program Managers and Training Centers to deliver resident training and advanced distributed learning for operators and support personnel executing Coast Guard missions. The structure of the conference allows CG to share best practices as well as learning best practices which will help the CG realize its Modernized Ready Learning Vision – one of the Commandant’s top initiatives.

Additionally, this program prepares HPT specialists in certifications that can be obtained at a later time, if desired, once the conference is complete such as: Certified Performance Technologists (CPT). This is an officer specialty code requirement, but equally benefits all HPT experts. The objective of this training is to provide these professionals with as much knowledge to assist in improving the Coast Guards training systems. This opportunity is an investment for the Coast Guard’s training management teams and is an expected event occurring each year.

UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED.

The annual ISPI flagship event brings together the best and brightest in the multi-disciplinary field of performance improvement to share the latest research, innovations, tools, and technologies. There is no competing organization for this conference. THE 2022 Performance Improvement Conference (ispi.org)

A DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO ENSURE THAT QUOTATIONS OR OFFERS ARE SOLICITED FROM AS MANY

POTENTIAL SOURCES AS PRACTICABLE (INCLUDE YOUR MARKET RESEARCH EFFORTS HERE).

This conference is hosted solely by ISPI, there are no competitors or partners. Market research was completed through an online search. ISPI offers a reduced registration price for group and organization conferences.

https://ebs.fsms.dhs.gov/OA_HTML/OA.jsp?OAFunc=ICX_POR_REQMGMT_DETAIL&OASF=ICX_POR_REQMGMT_DETAIL&reqHeaderId=%7B!!OAR47MzMyLHHuLQGPLAy4g%7D&retainAM=Y&addBreadCrumb=Y&_ti=528697126&oapc=66&oas=46gOyOfMYK17s91Z6uQ26A..

https://ispi.org/mpage/ISPI_2023_Annual_Conference

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REASON THAT SUGGESTED SOURCE IS THE ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES.

Market research was done through and online search.This conference is hosted solely by ISPI, there are no competitors or partners.

EXPLAIN WHY AN ADEQUATE PURCHASE DESCRIPTION OR OTHER INFORMATION SUITABLE TO SOLICIT BY FULL

AND OPEN COMPETITION HAS NOT BEEN DEVELOPED OR ARE NOT AVAILABLE.

ISPI is the organizer, host, and facilitator for this conference. No other competition has been found to offer this annual event for the Coast Guard. This annual training continues to grow as more Coast Guard personnel have gained interest and improved their skills.

PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY

BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED.

None. There is no competition for this acquisition.

SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CUSTOMER CODE

TELEPHONE

DATE

SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

CODE TELEPHONE

DATE

02/28/2023 757-628-4021