Tab 8 SSJ - Project Leadership and Mastery Course 2022 08 10.pdf

GSA, PBS Region 4, Atlanta, GA Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition

Commercial Items, Simplified Acquisition Procedures Sole Source Justification

FPM 132 and FPM 134

1. Nature and/or description of the action being approved: General Services Administration (GSA) Public Building Services (PBS) Project Management Division is requesting (2) virtual courses for up to 30 associates on Project Leadership and Mastery Program training. This training is required for Project Managers to enhance their skill sets/competencies required & help maintain their certifications and also benefits Architects and Engineers staff.

2. Description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (including the estimated value):

Project Leadership and Mastery Program course should include specific tools and strategies such as:

Building Human Relations principles to build a more collaborate work culture Understand leadership and how to build team enthusiasm and commitment Establish goals, delegate and empower team members Align projects and assemble a productive and motivational team Sustain success with coaching and recognition Understand the Human Relations Principles for Building Successful

Relationships Understand and apply the cycle for growth and change Develop a motivating personal vision as a professional Create professional connections that enhance success Learn what authority is and how it relates to leadership Getting people to willingly do something based on your personal influence Understand the obstacles to project leadership Understand the principles of superb project leadership Understand the basic anatomy of a project Learn how to get projects aligned with all those who have a stake Discover the common purpose of the project and the team

The training is to be conducted on 9/07 - 9/8 and 9/15 - 9/16. The course will be virtual.

3. Identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition: The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is IAW 41 USC 1901 as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1) - entitled, “Soliciting from a single source,” In accordance with FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. In accordance with the referenced, Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.

4. Demonstration that the proposed contractors’ unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited:

The Project Leadership Mastery Program Training was held in 2021 by Business Innovation Partners Georgia LLC to satisfy the needs listed above for the GSA Project Managers. However, due to the budget limitations and restrictions, travel was restricted for Project Managers. As such, all intended participants for this course were unable to attend. Additionally, GSA has gained new Project Managers and previously had a waiting list for others. Therefore, the customer is requesting the same course which is necessary to ensure consistency of information amongst all Project Managers and participants.

The requested training is available from only one source and competition is precluded for the reasons indicated below. Based on Market Research, there is only one responsible vendor that provides the Project Leadership and Mastery Program. This course is designed to teach construction industry professionals, skills of the most effective Project Managers who know how to communicate a clear vision of the organization’s/project goals with passion, gaining buy-in, enthusiasm and commitment. Project Managers will learn the goals of project management: motivating a team to complete the assignments successfully, on time, and within budget. We will also differentiate “authority” from “power” and how authority can be used effectively. They will also learn to develop the confidence to lead projects, define the scope of a project in a way that overcomes the common obstacle of getting buy-in from management and team members. Also covered are the planning process, including implementation, monitoring, completing and evaluating projects. Differences in work ethics, handling disagreements with others, effective listening skills, and conflict resolution, problem solving, motivational techniques, relationship building, etc, are courses that are provided by other vendors. However, to maximize training time for Project Managers, it is in the Government’s best interest to procure training that covers the necessary training topics in one on-site course for a 2 day period, in lieu of multiple trainings over a period of time.

Janae Fisher Program Advisor

An extensive search of Google and GSA e library failed to identify any company other Business Innovation Partners Georgia LLC that was capable of delivering the requested training. Many sources provided project management courses; however, they did not provide the required course objectives and requirements specific to GSA Project Management needs as outlined by the customer.

5. Description of the market research conducted (see Part 10) and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted: Online research was conducted for the Project Leadership and Mastery Program. Based on multiple searches, the only vendor available to meet the customer’s need is Business Innovation Partners Georgia LLC

6. List of sources that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition: None

7. 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: PBS will continue to stay abreast of the training offered from other sourcesand select those training's that address the widest range of competencies and align with the Organizations goals of operating cost reduction.

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best my knowledge and belief, and that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

Approved By:

Contracting Officer Date

BerthaRussell Typewriter 07/20/2022

BerthaRussell Typewriter Bertha Russell

BerthaRussell Typewriter 08/10/2022