JOFOC_Billings,_MT__Redacted.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION (JOFOC)

RESIDENTIAL REENTRY CENTER (RRC)

CONTRACT 15BRRC18D00000078

Located in Billings, MT

1. Agency:

The United States Department of Justice, Bureau, Administration Division, Procurement Management Branch, Residential Reentry Contracting Section.

2. Description of Action Being Approved:

Pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6.302-2(b)(1) and (2), the Federal Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) has determined the need for RRC services in Billings, MT meets the criteria established for other than full and open competition.

This limitation of competition is justified in accordance with FAR Subpart 6.303-2, Content.

The action to be approved is to extend performance of contract 15BRRC18D00000078 to Alternatives, Inc. under other than full and open competition procedures for continued RRC services for Federal offenders in Billings, MT.

3. Description of the Services Required to Meet the Agency Needs:

RRC services located in Billings, MT. for the period January 1, 2019 through March 31, 2019.

A new contract numbered 15BRRC1800000078 with an estimated amount of was issued to Alternatives, Inc. for the period of April 1, 2018 through June

30, 2018. A modification to contract 15BRRC18D00000078 in the amount of was issued to Alternatives, Inc. for the period of July 1, 2018 through September 30, 2018. An additional modification to contract 15BRRC18D00000078 with an estimated amount of was issued to Alternatives, Inc. for the period of October 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018.

Due to the need for continuation of services, a modification with an estimated amount of was issued to Alternatives, Inc., to cover RRC services for the period from January 1, 2019 through March 31, 2019. This modification will make the new contract an estimated

The Bureau issued a modification to extend the performance period of contract 15BRRC18D00000078 awarded to Alternatives, Inc., under other than full and open competition procedures for continued RRC services for male and female offenders located in

Billings, MT.

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open

Competition:

Other than full and open competition is based on the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c) (2) as implemented by FAR 6.302-2, Unusual and Compelling Urgency.

Specifically, FAR 6.302-2(b)(2) provides for the applicability of this authority in situations where “ delay in award of a contract would result in serious injury, financial or other, to the Government.” The Bureau is experiencing such a situation with regard to its requirement for RRC and home confinement services in Billings, MT. Currently, the Bureau is in the process of competing a replacement contract for these services. The Bureau needs to continue services at the current location in order to ensure continuity of services for the federal offenders.

5. Determination that proposed Contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited:

The facility is located in Billings, MT currently house 23 male and female federal offenders. The current contract expired December 31, 2018.

From a technical standpoint, Alternatives, Inc. is currently providing the services required by the Bureau.

Alternatives, Inc. can provide the required services at the required quantity within city limits of Billings, MT by the performance start date of January 1, 2019. The Contracting Officer has reviewed all of the documentation and agrees.

Alternatives Inc., is able to continue providing services without risk to the community and to the Bureau by January 1, 2019.

The mission of the reentry program is to assist federal offenders during the transition from prison to the community by providing services which include self-improvement opportunities as well as assistance to secure employment and locate a permanent residence after their program is complete. Offenders are typically assigned to a RRC near the location where they will eventually be released.

The services required are of an unusual and compelling urgency due to the Bureau’s essential need. There is an only one contract for RRC services for federal offenders located within the City limits of Billings. MT. If services cannot be provided at this location, the Bureau has two options: Transfer offenders to another RRC to continue receiving services or return the offenders to a secure institution.

6. Efforts made to solicit from as many sources as practicable, including whether or not a notice was published in the GPE:

Based on the urgent requirements of these services, the exception at FAR 5.202(a)(2) applies

7. Contracting Officer’s determination that cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable:

The Contracting Officer has determined that the anticipated costs to the Government will be fair and reasonable based on a comparison of current Government contract prices for RRC services.

Contractor’s Name

Location of Services

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8. Description of the market survey conducted:

9. Other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition:

n/a

10. List of sources, expressing in writing, interest in the acquisition:

11. Actions taken by the agency to remove or overcome barriers to competition:

12. Contracting Officer’s Certification:

I certify that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of the Contracting Officer’s knowledge and belief.