Via Renaissance Brand Name SSJ- Fully Signed 20240725.pdf

Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition – FAR Part 13 Acquisitions under the SAT

MEMORANDUM TO THE FILE

Subj: JUSTIFICATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION FOR A FAR PART 13 ACQUISITION UNDER THE

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

I. BACKGROUND:

1. FAR Subsection 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, 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 (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization).

2. As required by FAR Subsection 13.106-3(b)(i), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition, as only one source will be solicited for this requirement (or for a portion of the requirement) and the requirement (or portion of the requirement to be sole-sourced) is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE:

Estimated cost = Base $111,840.00/Option Year $111,840.00/Total Estimate $223,680.00

Description/Required delivery dates = Base POP 12 August 2024 – 11 August 2025 Option POP 12 August 2025 – 11 August 2026

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Manpower and Reserve Affairs (ASN M&RA) Manpower, Analytics, HR Systems (MAHRS) and Office of Civilian Human Resources (OCHR) requires 200 user subscription-based professional and management behavioral training platform, to enable targeted teams to become faster, more agile, high-performing, and innovative by leveraging diversity through inclusive behaviors. MAHRS and OCHR is seeking a change management tool that enables an entire organization or division to adopt new behaviors on a continuous basis and allows organizations to shift culture, operationalize values, and/or introduce a new mindset. As ASN M&RA MAHRS and OCHR organization landscape are rapidly changing, Via Renaissance Platform from The Medici Group, LLC can help navigate the organizations to improve employee engagement and enhance problem-solving abilities.

Additionally, Via Renaissance Platform is built to scale, optimized for action, and backed by behavioral and data science. This subscription will allow for MAHRS and OCHR organization to lead to a more dynamic and forward-thinking organizational culture.

III. THE DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING

ONLY ONE SOURCE IS CAPABLE OF PROVIDING THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES

REQUIRED AT THE LEVEL OF QUALITY REQUIRED BECAUSE THE SUPPLIES

ORSERVICES ARE UNIQUE OR HGHLY SPECIALIZED.

BRAND NAME. The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights or secret processes in the item or service required.

The Via Renaissance Platform subscription, exclusively offered by The Medici Group, LLC as the sole distributor, presents a unique opportunity for organizations or divisions to seamlessly adapt to new behaviors continuously. This eliminates the need for multiple training sessions, development of recommendations, and workshops, streamlining the process of organizational change.

In paragraph 2, it is evident that the landscape of ASN M&RA MAHRS and OCHR organizations is rapidly evolving and embracing a change management and innovation framework. The distinctive features of the Via Renaissance Platform from The Medici Group, LLC lies in its ability to serve as a valuable tool to guide organizations through customized content, complementing MAHRS and OCHR's change management initiatives by enhancing employee engagement and problem-solving capabilities.

Notably, Navy such as PEO IWS/CNIC organizations have successfully leveraged this platform for change management and innovation, underscoring the importance of MAHRS and OCHR adopting this subscription to facilitate swift change adoption. The Medici Group, LLC stands as the only firm capable of providing a specialized methodology and tool that enables MAHRS and OCHR to embrace new behaviors continually. No other firms are known to offer similar subscriptions to meet the specific requirements of MAHRS and OCHR.

The unique capabilities and proven success within Navy organizations of the Via Renaissance Platform by The Medici Group, LLC make it the ideal solution for driving organizational change, innovation, and enhancing operational effectiveness within MAHRS and OCHR.

IV. MISSION IMPACT.

Failure to use Via Renaissance Platform subscription by The Medici Group, LLC will hinder the Navy from accessing essential support for addressing pressing challenges, including but not limited to conducting required changes within human capital management, transformation, transitioning to digital products management, evolving the organization alignments, and executing enterprise strategies. It will be a missed opportunity to innovate, streamline, and improve the overall MAHRS and OCHR support for the DON warfighters.

V. CERTIFICATIONS:

A. Technical / Requirements Certification: I certify that the facts and representation under my cognizance which are included in this justification are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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B. Contracting Officer Certification: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signature Name (Printed) / Phone # Date