GSAM 538.7104-3; Sole Source Justification FCI Big Spring.pdf

U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons

Field Acquisition Office

U.S. Armed Forces Reserve Complex Grand Prairie, Texas 75051

May 6, 2026

MEMORANDUM FOR FILE

FROM: M. Blaisdell, Contracting Officer

SUBJECT: Sole Source Justification

SERVICES: Nitelines USA INC Dental Hygienist Task Order 15B50326F00000082 for FCI Big Spring

Contracting Activity: Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP), Federal Correctional Institution, located at 1900 Simler Ave, Big Spring, TX 79720

Description of Action: The Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Contract 36F79721D0140 upon which previously awarded BPA was established against, is still in effect, however the BPA 15B50324A00000106 expired on December 1, 2025. A new Request for Contract Action packet is needed to solicit and to procure a new Contract/Blanket Purchase Agreement. While pending new award, FCI Big Spring has requested through BPQ 15B50326PR000253 a temporary agreement in order to keep the service from being interrupted as this is an essential service for the Adult-in-Custody for the FCI Big Spring. A temporary award has been procured to the incumbent company utilizing the previously competed pricing and terms until a new contract award is established.

Order against: FSS Contract Number: 36F79721D0140

Name of Proposed Contractor: Nitelines USA INC.

Street Address: 2180 Satellite BLVD STE 400 City, State, Zip: Duluth, GA 30097 Phone: 678-894-7623 Email Address: hl@nitelinesusa.com

UEI: U7CXNS7WKN27

Description of Supplies or Services: Dental Hygienist

Estimated value of the proposed action is $44,132.00 through September FY26 for Dental Hygienist Services

Authority: GSAM 538.7104-3 Sole Source Justifications. Orders placed or BPAs established against FSS contracts are exempt from the requirements in FAR part 6. However, an ordering activity must justify its action when awarding on a sole source basis in accordance with this subsection. GSAM 538.7104-3(b) (iii) The order should be issued on a sole source basis in the interest of economy and efficiency because it is a logical follow-on to an FSS order already issued on a competitive basis

The need is of such unusual urgency that following the procedures would result in unacceptable delays in fulfilling that need;

Only one source is capable of providing the products, services, or solution required at the level of quality required because the products, services, or solutions are unique or highly specialized;

The order should be issued on a sole source basis in the interest of economy and efficiency because it is a logical follow-on to an FSS order already issued on a competitive basis;

It is necessary to place the order with a particular FSS contractor to satisfy a minimum guarantee established in the FSS BPA; or

A law expressly authorizes or requires that the purchase be made from a specified source.

Other

Rationale/explanation to support cited authority: It is in the best interest of economy and efficiency due to it being a logical follow-on to an FSS order already issued on a competitive basis. Moreover, it will prevent unacceptable delays in required services.

M. Blaisdell Contracting Officer Field Acquisition Office (FAO)