J&A 701819M275 Training for MGT 525

Contract No. 701819M275 TAS 14 1662 0000 United States Department of the InteriorJustification of Other than Full and Open Competition Under $25,000 1) Briefly, a description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency's needs and include the estimated value. MGT-525 SANS Project Management and Effective Communications for Security Professionals and Managers is a course designed and taught for security professionals and mid-level managers. The course will give students the ability to better manage IT projects in a secure manner. 2) Statutory authority permitting other thanfull and open competition. identify the statutory authority permitting with the FAR citation and FAR citation Title.FAR 6.302-1: Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisy agency requirements. 3) Why is the proposed contractor's unique qualifications for the nature of the acquisition requiring the use of the authority cited in item (2).SANS Institute is the only IT Security Training provider that offers SANS courses in preparation for GIAC Certification Exams. The courses and certifications are proprietary and therefore, not available from any other vender. 4) What effort was made to ensure that offers were solicited from as many potential sources as is practical.SANS Institute instructors are the only trainers certified and authorized to teach SANS courses. The courses are proprietary and copyrighted. 5) A description of the market survey conducted and the results.Used previous knowledge of training providers, Internet search and knowledge of the SANS Institute to perform market research. The course content and course materials are copyrighted by SANS Institute and are not available from other providers.