15B30827P00000003 JOFOC.pdf

This is a Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) document for a federal procurement by the Federal Bureau of Prisons at FCI Marianna in Florida.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Marianna Facilities Department (located at 3625 FCI Road, Marianna, Florida 32446) is seeking to procure and install a commercial-grade water softener system through single-source acquisition under Purchase Request Number 26Z3AM7. The system will support critical infrastructure operations including water treatment for chillers, cooling towers, and hot water heaters, with the objective of preventing mineral scale buildup, maintaining operational efficiency, and extending equipment lifespan. The system must be compatible with existing mechanical infrastructure and meet Bureau of Prisons performance and safety standards. The contracting authority cited is FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), Soliciting from a Single Source. The justification identifies Culligan as the only local vendor capable of providing the required commercial-grade softening system with necessary capacity and compatibility, the only provider with certified technicians available in the area for installation and maintenance, and the only source maintaining local certified service personnel for warranty coverage and timely repairs. The document notes that utilizing an out-of-area vendor would result in delayed installation, extended downtime, inadequate service response capability, and significantly higher costs. FCI Marianna and the Facilities Department will periodically review the market to identify emerging suppliers and pursue competitive procurement if additional vendors become available. The justification was digitally signed by Newton S. Brock, Acting Facility Manager, on October 26, 2026, and by Kenneth Stewart, Contracting Specialist, on October 29, 2026.