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U -- 2011 NCMA Gold Sponsorship of the Government Contract Management Conference in Bethesda, MD November 14 to 15, 2011 - Justification and Approval (J&A)

Notice Date: 10/4/2011
Notice Type: Justification and Approval (J&A)
NAICS: 511120 — Periodical Publishers
Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs;Office of Acquisition Operations;Acquisition Service - DC;1776 I St. NW;Washington DC 20006
ZIP Code: 20006
Solicitation Number: VA10111RQ0130
Archive Date: 10/23/2011
Point of Contact: Kelly Lynch
E-Mail Address: lynch2@va.gov<br
Small Business Set-Aside: N/A
Award Number: V101-G17212
Award Date: 9/23/2011
Description: Department of Veteran Affairs Washington, DC 20420 Sole Source Justification 2011 NCMA Government Contract Management Conference JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION Pursuant to the requirements of the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) as implemented by FAR Subpart 6.3 and in accordance with the requirements of FAR 6.303-1, this justification for the use of the statutory authority under FAR Subpart 6.3 is justified by the following facts and rationale required under FAR 6.303-2 as follows: (1) Agency and Contracting Activity' The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Acquisition and Logistics (OAL) Center for Acquisition Innovation~ 1776 I St. NW, Room 970, Washington, DC 20006. (2) Nature and/or description of the action being approved OAL proposes to enter into enter into a noncompetitive, sole source contract with Network Media Partners, 11350 McCormick Rd, STE 900, Hunt Valley, MD 21031 who are directly affiliated with the National Contract Management Association (NCMA), 21740 Beaumeade Circle, Suite 125, Ashburn, VA 20147. OAL has a requirement to continue its participation in the Government Contract Management Conference (GCMC) as a Gold sponsor of the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) Annual Conference and to participate at the 2011 NCMA Government Contract Management Conference (GCMC) which is scheduled to take place in Bethesda, Maryland from November 14 to 15, 2011. (3) Description of Supplies/Services-Describe the supplies or services to be acquired The purpose of this endeavor is for V A OAL to enter into a sole source contract with Network Media Partners in order to secure their Gold sponsorship of the NCMA GCMC which only Network Media Partners has the capability to do. This contract with Network Media Partners is required in order to maintain VA's Gold sponsorship of and participation in the NCMA Government Contract Management Conference (GCMC) in Bethesda, Maryland which is scheduled to occur from November 14 to 15. 2011. The NCMA corporate membership as a Gold sponsor provides VA with the opportunity to host a booth at the NCMA Government Contract Management Conference and establish a presence among the Agency's peers in the Federal acquisition community. This conference is a way for the acquisition community to network~ discuss the impact of contract management processes, and share best practices for increasing the efficiency of contract departments. There is a Contract Management Career Fair, which VA will attend. This career fair provides VA a broader area in which to advertise and discuss our job openings in acquisition. The total flat rate for V A to be a Gold sponsor at the GCMC is $6,300. This fee includes a 10% discount already deducted from the general rate of $7,000. This discount is applied in accordance with the terms and conditions of VA's current corporate sponsorship agreement with NCMA. (4) Identification of Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 41 USC 253 (c)(1), as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.302-1 entitled "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements." (5) Demonstration That the Nature of the Acquisition Requires Use of the Authority Cited. The Gold corporate sponsorship of and participation in the GCMC will give V A OAL direct access to the members of the Federal and industry acquisition community as only provided by NCMA and offered only through Network Media Partners. There is no other national association that represents members of the acquisition community as NCMA. No other company but Network Media Partners provides the access to this conference through this specific Gold sponsorship. This particular NCMA conference is important because it provides unparalleled access and exposure to industry and Government experts. (6) Description of the efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by subpart 5.2 and, if not, which exception under 5.202 Market research was conducted to determine if any professional organizations currently exist capable of providing the same NCMA conference services and opportunity that is offered through Network Media Partners under NAICS code 611430 - Professional and Management Development Training. VetBiz.gov was surveyed to indentify SDVOSB firms (under VA '8 statutory authority) capable of meeting the Government's known requirement at this time. However, none were found to be able to provide the level and caliber of opportunities and exposure as Network Media Partners does with their unique business relationship with NCMA and ability to provide the required professional space and attendance of this conference. Additionally, current GSA schedules were examined to determine if any schedule holders offered comparable membership opportunities. Specifically, Schedule 874 - Mission Oriented Business Integrated Services (MOBIS) was deemed to be the most likely to offer organizational membership services geared toward the Federal contracting profession. However, none of the corresponding categories described services that could meet this requirement. Thus, market research indicated that Network Media Partners is the only entity offering the unique services and exposure to the NCMA GCMC. That being said, NCMA is the only national organization of its kind, and as such provides public and private organizations the essential forum for industry interaction in the form of the GCMC. The type of expert exposure provided by the GCMC directly contributes to OAL's organizational success. Because of the minimal dollar threshold, this requirement does not have to be synopsized. The Sole Source Justification and Approval will be posted to the GPE within 14 days after contract award as per' FAR 6.305(a) and will remain posted for 30 days as per FAR 6.305(d)(3). (7) Determination by the Contracting Officer that the Anticipated Cost 10 the Government will be Fair and Reasonable. Network Media Partner's product pricing is established under a standing catalog price list through the association. The Contracting Officer has made a determination that the price is fair and reasonable based on review of commercial list prices and the prices paid in the past for similar services. (8) Description of Market Research. Market Research is required by FAR Part 10. Describe the results of your market research. Research was done through reviewing the available professional associations that participate in federal acquisition continuity events. This analysis determined that NCMA best suited the requirements of V A OAL; therefore, Network Media Partners, being the only organization capable of supplying the required services, best suited V A OAL's requirements.. No other suppliers were found that provide the unique access to the NCMA GCMC. (9) Any Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other Than Full and Open Competition. Network Media Partners is the only provider of booth space at the NCMA GCMC. Concurrently, NCMA is the only provider of any services and access to the acquisition community by virtue of its position as a professional association representing acquisition professionals. This Gold sponsorship of NCMA is only available through Network Media Partners, This is the only source that satisfies and possesses the capabilities to provide these unique services to V A contracting organizations. (10) A Listing of the Sources. it Any That Expressed, in Writing. an Interest in the Acquisition. No other sources expressed an interest in providing the aforementioned services. (11) A Statement of the Actions, if Any, the Agency May Take to Remove or Overcome Any Barriers to Competition Before Any Subsequent Acquisition for Supplies or Services Required. For future acquisition conference opportunities, VA OAL personnel will continue to research the industry to try to determine other cost-effective alternatives. (12) Certifications: This justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I certify this requirement meets the Government's minimum need and that the supporting data, which forms a basis for this justification, is complete and accurate. Approve/Disapprove Approve/Disapprove
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U -- 2011 NCMA Gold Sponsorship of the Government Contract Management Conference in Bethesda, MD November 14 to 15, 2011 - Justification and Approval (J&A)