JOFOC ACH P00000081.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for comprehensive medical services at FCI Cumberland, a Federal Correctional Institution in Maryland. The Federal Bureau of Prisons is seeking to procure medical services for the inmate population through a non-competitive procurement due to urgent and compelling circumstances related to COVID-19 and ongoing operational needs. The current medical services provider, American Correctional Healthcare, has been serving the facility for approximately five years and has an established network of medical providers and facilities.

The procurement is for a period from May 1, 2025, to May 31, 2025, with an estimated aggregate value of $100,000. The justification emphasizes the critical nature of maintaining continuous medical care for inmates, particularly for those with chronic conditions requiring frequent clinical contact. The document notes that any disruption in medical services would be detrimental to the orderly operations of FCI Cumberland. The contracting officer has determined the pricing to be fair and reasonable based on market research and comparisons with similar previously awarded contracts. The procurement is being conducted with the understanding that a competitive acquisition is currently being processed by the Field Acquisition Office.