NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT for Block 3-5 Online Courses

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACTUnder the authority of FAR 6.302-1, the Naval War College, College of Distance Education (CDE), Naval War College has a requirement to conduct two Block 3 - 5 online courses in accordance with the provided statement of work. Under the authority of 10 USC 2304(c) (1) pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), the product or services needed by the agency are available from only one responsible source or only from a limited number of responsible sources and no other type of property or services will satisfy the needs of the agency.A determination not to compete this proposed contract is based on market research and is solely within the discretion of the government.  As evidenced in the sole source justification provided by the requiring activity there is only one contractor that has the specific qualifications that meet the peculiar requirements of this contract. The qualifications for this position are unique in that they require a combination of

professional education, joint and naval warfare operational experience, familiarity with the Naval War College (NWC) missions and functions, and experience and competence in teaching the NWC curriculum at the graduate level using the NWC methodology. The following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities specific to these courses are:a. Ph.D. in Military History, International Relations, National Security Affairs, Strategic Studies, or related field -Desirableb. MA/MS in Military History, International Relations, National Security Affairs, Strategic Studies, or related field – Requiredc. Joint Professional Military Education Phase I - Highly Desirabled. Joint, Naval, or Interagency experience at grade of O-5, or equivalent – Highly DesirableThe Contractor identified is Steven Harrell.Period of Performance: 25 March 2022 - 16 March 2023The NAICS code is 611710 and small business size of $16.5M.A Request for Quote is expected to be released on 28 January 2022 with a response date of 7 February 2022 at 1:00 pm (EST). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition FAC 2021-07 Effective: September 10, 2021. The NAICS code is 611710 and small business size standard is $16,500,000.00. Although this is a sole source requirement all responsible, sources may submit a capability statement, proposal or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency to Christopher.Hunsberger@usnwc.edu no later than 7 February 2022 at 1:00 pm (EST). No phone calls please. If no responses are received by the above referenced date/time, a sole source contract will be awarded no later than 8 February 2022.