Tech Pride JA -Final REDACTED.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

DIRECTOR STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS

1250 10TH STREET SE, SUITE 3600

WASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC 20374-5127

IN REPLY REFER TO:

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JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Agency and Contracting Activity

The agency and contracting activity for this effort is the United States Department of the Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs Office (SSP) located at the Washington Navy Yard, 1250 10th Street SE, Washington, D.C. 20374.

2. Description of the Action Being Approved

This request seeks approval to award an order to Tech Pride on a sole source basis following the procedures set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-5(b)(5), Authorized or required by statute for a sole source award to a HubZone.

3. Description of Supplies/Services and Estimated Value

This requirement is for executive coaching services in support of the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) Program Office. The services required include evaluation of team planning, report preparation and revisions, the evaluation briefings and presentations internal and external communications up to the Congressional level, strategic assessments, and provide recommendations. The Contractor shall conduct assessments and provide recommendations regarding technical, programmatic, and acquisition activities. The Contractor will also provide analysis and recommendations for enhancing CPS communications, leadership approaches, and guidance on building a better team. The anticipated period of performance of this effort consists of one base year and four option years. A breakdown of the estimate by year is detailed below:

The estimated value of this procurement is xxxxxxxxxx.

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(5), Authorized or required by statute.

5. Rationale Supporting Use of Cited Authority

As a part of the Market Research, a review of the SBA HubZone database was conducted for the NAICS code 541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting

Services. Five companies were found as a result. Each of these five companies were reviewed for their capability to perform the requirements. After researching and analyzing the data retrieved from the search of all five vendor’s background information, it was determined that Tech Pride, Inc. was the only HubZone capable of meeting the requirements.

a. Tech Pride is the only HubZone small business contractor that possess the depth of experience, expertise and capability to perform the required efforts during the proposed period of performance.

b. Tech Pride is currently supporting SPC in executive coaching such as collaborating and communicating effectively at the Congressional level and is the only HubZone found that demonstrated this capability.

c. Assigning the effort to a contractor other than Tech Pride would seriously impact the performance and availability of these weapons systems, seriously impact the CPS effort, result in substantial and unnecessary Government expense that would not be recouped through the benefits of competition, and entail unacceptable delay.

Based on the above, the Contracting Officer determined that there is no reasonable expectation that 2 or more qualified HUBZone small business concerns will submit offers for this contracting opportunity. The Contracting Officer also determined Tech Pride to be a responsible contractor with respect to performance.

6. Description of Efforts Made to Solicit Offers from as Many Offerors as Practicable

In 2019 Market Research was conducted in accordance with FAR Part 10. Additional Market Research was performed in 2020-2021 as is noted in the Market Research Report dated 21

January 2021. In accordance with (IAW) FAR 8.002, the Contract Specialist reviewed the mandatory sources list identified for supplies and determined that the acquisition could not be satisfied from these sources. Additionally, a review of the SBA HubZone database was conducted to ensure no other HubZones were found capable of meeting the requirement.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost

In accordance with FAR 8.404(d), GSA has determined the prices of supplies to be fair and reasonable for the purpose of establishing the schedule contract. The Contract Specialist will perform a price analysis using the proposal analysis techniques at FAR 15.404-1 to further validate and substantiate the reasonableness of proposed prices, and to ensure that the order represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative (considering price, special features, administrative costs, etc.) to meet the Government's needs.

8. Actions to Remove or Overcome Barriers to Competition

Based upon the aforementioned facts and details identified in Paragraphs 5 and 6 above, the Government does not foresee a feasible alternative to the selected source at this time. SSP will continue to monitor the marketplace to identify potential new sources capable of meeting this requirement. If another potential source emerges, SSP will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.

PEREZ RIVERA.MARIA.T.1546307820

Digitally signed by PEREZ RIVERA.MARIA.T.1546307820

Date: 2021.02.01 10:44:01 -05'00'

RUFFIN.HOPE.V.1229475203 Digitally signed by RUFFIN.HOPE.V.1229475203 Date: 2021.02.02 11:18:23 -05'00'

CERTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this justification are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Technical Cognizance:

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Signature

Digitally signed by

WRIGHT.JAMES.EDWARD.II.

1548500512

Date: 2021.01.29 11:32:43

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LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW

I have determined this Limited Source Justification is legally sufficient.

Signature

CHIEF OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICE CERTIFICATION

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

Upon the basis of the above justification, I hereby approve.

WALLACE.ALEXANDER.D.III.1109184

Signature

Digitally signed by

WALLACE.ALEXANDER.D.III.1109184140

Date: 2021.02.02 09:45:54 -05'00'

COMPETITION ADVOCATE APPROVAL

I hereby certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Upon the basis of the above justification, I hereby certify.

Signature

WRIGHT.JA ME S.