JOFOC.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) at FCI Sandstone. The solicitation seeks to replace a damaged FuelMaster fuel management system with a brand-name-only FuelMaster FMU-25000PLUSG pedestal system, including installation of new underground electrical wiring and conduit, reconfiguration of existing dispensers, and associated infrastructure upgrades. The procurement requires replacing the existing system's pedestal, underground electrical wiring, and associated components, with market research confirming that only FuelMaster components are compatible with the current infrastructure.

The estimated procurement value was partially redacted, and the justification cites 41 U.S.C. 3306(c)(1) as the statutory authority for a brand-name-only acquisition. A sources sought notice posted from June 18-25 received four responses, with all respondents confirming they could provide the required brand-name FuelMaster equipment. The technical documentation, software, and database are proprietary and cannot be replicated by another brand, which would require full system replacement, new training, and substantial additional costs. The procurement is restricted to vendors who can supply compatible FuelMaster equipment, and no other vendors have expressed written interest in offering a compatible product or system.