In accordance with FAR 6.302-1, NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk intends to award a Sole Source Firm Fixed Price Contract to The Myers-Briggs Co.
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk intends to award a Sole Source Firm Fixed Price Contract to The Myers-Briggs Co. for MBTI Interpretive Report Global Step II and Elevate Platform License. This special notice, issued under FAR 6.302-1, also includes a justification for a separate sole source procurement to John Wiley & Sons Inc. for Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI) 360 Report and Administration services. Challenges to the Myers-Briggs sole source intent must be submitted by February 11, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
The primary intent is to procure MBTI Interpretive Report Global Step II and Elevate Platform Licenses from The Myers-Briggs Co. Additionally, the notice includes justification for 600 LPI 360 assessments for the Naval Leadership and Ethics Center (NLEC) at Naval Station Newport, RI. These LPI assessments support the Senior Leadership Course (SLC) curriculum, measuring leader effectiveness and aligning with OPNAV Instruction 1412.14 for officer 360-degree assessments. Services include written examination, 360 assessment, and debriefing by a certified coach.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice
- Contract Type: Sole Source Firm Fixed Price Contract (intended)
- Primary Contractor: The Myers-Briggs Co. (for MBTI licenses)
- Additional Sole Source Contractor: John Wiley & Sons Inc. (for LPI 360)
- Product/Service Code: U099 - Other Education And Training Services
- Place of Performance: Newport, RI (for NLEC LPI services)
- Period of Performance (LPI 360): March 1, 2026, through August 31, 2030
Sole Source Justification & Challenges
Both procurements are justified as sole source under FAR 6.302-1.
- Myers-Briggs: This notice is an intent to award. Interested parties challenging this sole source must submit written information demonstrating an equivalent product by February 11, 2026, to kelly.l.polson.civ@us.navy.mil.
- John Wiley & Sons (LPI 360): Justified due to proprietary data, exclusive availability of the LPI 360 through Wiley's online portal, and the need for compatibility with existing systems and continuity of training.
Timeline
- Response Date (Challenges): February 11, 2026, 4:00 PM Z
- Published Date: February 11, 2026, 4:43 PM Z