In accordance with FAR 6.302-1, NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk intends to award a Sole Source Firm Fixed Price Contract to John Wiley and Sons Inc
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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.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, on behalf of the Department of the Navy, intends to award a Sole Source Firm Fixed Price Contract to John Wiley and Sons Inc. for Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI) 360 Report and Administration services. This notice, issued under FAR 6.302-1, is not a request for proposals but an intent to award without full competition. Challenges to this sole source must be submitted in writing by February 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
The Naval Leadership and Ethics Center (NLEC) requires LPI 360 services to support its curriculum, specifically for the Senior Leadership Course (SLC) and for officers prior to assuming command, as mandated by OPNAV Instruction 1412.14. The services include:
- Procurement of 600 LPI 360 report assessments and administration.
- Provision of a written examination, 360 assessment, and debriefing by a certified coach.
- Ensuring sustained continuity of the same leadership and assessment principles for professional development and uniformity of training across the fleet.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price, Sole Source
- Contractor: John Wiley & Sons Inc.
- Product Service Code: U099 (Other Education And Training Services)
- Place of Performance: Newport, RI, United States
- Period of Performance: Multiple one-year periods from March 1, 2026, through August 31, 2030.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
Challenge Process
This notice is an intent to award, not a solicitation. Any challenges to this sole source must be received in writing by February 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST. Challenges must include sufficient information to enable the Government to determine if an equivalent product exists that meets the stated needs. The Government's determination not to compete this requirement is solely at its discretion.
Additional Notes
John Wiley & Sons Inc. is identified as the original publisher and copyright holder of the LPI 360. Market research indicates that LPI 360 assessments are exclusively available through John Wiley & Sons' online portal, and no other vendor can provide this specific proprietary package.