Professional And Educational Training On The Topic Of Sexual Assault Prevention And Response

The contract seeks to award Catharsis Productions LLC a sole-source agreement for professional and educational training focused on sexual assault prevention and response, conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13. Catharsis Productions LLC is uniquely qualified to provide this specialized training in compliance with Air Force Instruction 36-6001, delivering strong and engaging messages about sexual assault prevention that no other provider can match. The services will be performed at various United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) installations. This procurement is set to be awarded around March 18, 2009, under solicitation number F3NF249050AN01, with the contracting team including Stefan Scherer as Contract Specialist and Karin E. Brehmer as Contracting Officer. The acquisition is justified under FAR 6.302-1 for other than full and open competition because no other source can fulfill the agency’s unique requirements for effective sexual assault prevention training. The contract falls under NAICS code 711110, which covers performing arts companies, reflecting the specialized and professional nature of the training services.