Arbinger Digital Media, Digitial Workbooks, and Implementation Coaching
ID: FA301623P0109Type: Justification
AwardedMay 22, 2023
Award #:FA301623P0109
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA3016 502 CONS CLJBSA LACKLAND, TX, 78236-5286, USA

PSC

BOOKS AND PAMPHLETS (7610)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2af10dfc06ca4325b1800c3921fc46a1/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking to procure access to proprietary digital content and training materials from The Arbinger Company, which includes Outward Mindset workbooks and implementation coaching sessions. This procurement aims to supplement existing training programs with exclusive materials that are not available from any other vendor, as confirmed by market research. The selected contractor will provide essential resources to enhance employee and leadership training, ensuring alignment with the proprietary Outward Mindset series. Interested parties can reach out to Audra L. Novatnak at audra.novatnak.1@us.af.mil or call 210-652-8809 for further details regarding this sole source acquisition.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Audra L. Novatnak
    (210) 652-8809
    audra.novatnak.1@us.af.mil
    Files
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    Sole Source Justification_Redacted.pdf
    This document is a Sole Source Justification for the procurement of proprietary training materials and services from The Arbinger Company. The 502 ABW requires access to online digital content, Outward Mindset workbooks for employees and leaders, and implementation coaching sessions, all of which are exclusively owned by The Arbinger Company. While some Arbinger training is available via GSA schedule, the specific items needed for this requirement are open market. Market research confirmed that no other company offers supplemental digital content compatible with Arbinger's proprietary training. Therefore, this acquisition is justified as a sole source to The Arbinger Company.
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