JOFOC- FCI Big Springs- Vocational Training

The Department of Justice, through the Federal Bureau of Prisons, has issued a Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition to continue vocational training services at the Federal Correctional Institution in Big Springs, Texas, under a sole-source award to Howard College for the fiscal year 2026. This interim contract, valued at $50,000, is structured as a firm-fixed-unit-price purchase order issued monthly to ensure uninterrupted delivery of educational programs to the adult-in-custody population, critical for rehabilitation and reducing recidivism. The justification relies on FAR 6.104-1(a)(1), citing Howard College as the only responsible source capable of providing immediate, seamless service without disruption, due to its incumbent status and established operational framework. No competitive solicitation was conducted, and market research was waived under this exception, with certification that no other vendors expressed interest and that future procurement will be publicly competed. The services are delivered on-site at FCI Big Springs with no defined end date, pending the award of a subsequent competitive contract. Payment will be processed through monthly purchase orders without formal invoicing systems like WAWF, and no detailed line-item pricing, delivery schedules, or technical performance metrics are specified beyond the requirement for continuous, uninterrupted training. The Contracting Officer, Michael Blaisdell, digitally signed the document on May 5, 2026, and is the sole point of contact with no identified Contracting Officer’s Representative or Technical Representative. Howard College’s size status, socioeconomic certifications, Unique Entity ID, or CAGE code are not included in the documentation, and no standard FAR contract clauses, clauses with fill-ins, or representations from the offeror were provided. The acquisition is governed solely by the justification for non-competition under 41 U.S.C. § 3304(a)(1), with no packaging, marking, security clearance, key personnel, or option clause requirements enumerated. The entire framework is designed as a temporary bridge to sustain program continuity until a full and open competition can be implemented.