In accordance with FAR 6.302-1, NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk intends to award a Sole Source Firm Fixed Price Contract to Multi-Health Systems Inc.

Solicitation / Justification for Sole Source

This document is a justification for a sole source procurement of EQi 2.0 Workplace Reports Assessments for the Naval Leadership and Ethics Center (NLEC) at Naval Station Newport, RI. The procurement is for 1,800 assessments to support their curriculum, specifically for the Major Command Master Chief course and the Intermediate Leadership Course.

• 1,800 units of EQi 2.0 Workplace Reports Assessments.

• The assessments measure emotional and social functioning, including stress management, self-perception, self-expression, interpersonal skills, and decision-making.

• The assessments are required to be psychometrically valid and the most suitable for evaluating emotional intelligence.

• Vendor: Multi-Health Systems Inc.

• Cage Code: L3734

• Period of Performance: May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027

• Estimated Total Cost: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be within Simplified Procedures (MPT to < SAT).

This is a sole source justification, indicating that proposals from other vendors will not be accepted. The justification is based on the unique nature of the EQi 2.0 assessment.

This procurement is restricted to Multi-Health Systems Inc. as the sole source.

• Multi-Health Systems, Inc. is the original publisher and copyright holder of the EQi 2.0 assessments.
• EQi 2.0 assessments are available exclusively through their online portal and scored by MHS.
• While other websites list the assessments, they are MHS training partners authorized only for certification training; actual assessments must be purchased directly from MHS.
• The EQi 2.0 assessment is deemed the only assessment that sufficiently addresses emotional intelligence for the Navy's senior leaders and is critical for their curriculum.
• NLEC facilitators have already been trained and certified to administer and debrief these assessments, ensuring continuity and uniformity of training.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Justification for Sole Source procurement of EQi 2.0 Workplace Reports Assessments. The Naval Leadership and Ethics Center (NLEC) requires 1,800 assessments to support their curriculum, specifically for the Major Command Master Chief and Intermediate Leadership Courses. The EQi 2.0 assessments measure emotional and social functioning, which are critical for developing leadership skills.

• Procurement of 1,800 EQi 2.0 Workplace Reports Assessments.

• Assessments measure emotional and social functioning (stress management, self-perception, self-expression, interpersonal, and decision-making).

• The assessments are considered the most psychometrically valid emotional intelligence assessment available.

• Vendor: Multi-Health Systems Inc.

• Cage Code: L3734

• Estimated Total Cost: $136,800.00 (1,800 assessments @ $76.00 each)

• Required Period of Performance: May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027

This is a sole source justification, indicating competition is precluded. The justification states that Multi-Health Systems, Inc. (MHS) is the original publisher and copyright holder of the EQi 2.0 assessments, and they are only available through MHS's online portal or authorized training partners who must then direct users to MHS for purchasing.

This procurement is restricted to Multi-Health Systems Inc. as the sole source.

• The document asserts that no other assessments in the marketplace sufficiently address the topic of emotional intelligence or will satisfy the Government's need.
• The EQi 2.0 assessments must be compatible with existing systems and are necessary for continuity of curriculum and uniformity of training.
• Proprietary data is owned and maintained by Multi-Health Systems Inc.