JOFOC Halal FY27 1ST QTR.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6.103, the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has determined that the procurement of specific services for the Federal Correctional Complex, Butner, North Carolina, meets the criteria established for other than full and open competition. This limitation of competition is justified in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.104-1, Justification Content, with the following supporting information provided:

FAR 6.104-1 (a)(1): Identification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a “Justification for other than full and open competition.”

U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Medical Center Old NC Hwy 75 Butner, NC 27509

FAR 6.104-1 (a)(2): Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

The action being approved is for Halal entrees for religious diets. There are only two BOP approved manufacturers, La Briute and Midamar.

FAR 6.104-1 (a)(3): Description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (including the estimated value).

The BOP is legally obligated to supply religious meals to our inmate population. Due to legal action, we cannot accept all suppliers of Halal meals. The BOP has only approved two manufacturers to supply Halal entrees, La Briute and Midamar. The estimated value of these items is $-------.

FAR 6.104-1 (a)(4): An identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition.

The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is Citations: 10 U.S.C.

3204(a)(2) as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.103-1 entitled, “One responsible source. Agencies may contract without providing for full and open competition when the supplies or services required by the agency are available from only one responsible source and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.”

FAR 6.104-1 (a)(5): A demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires using the authority cited.

The awarded contractor will only provide Halal meals manufactured by either La Briute or Midamar.

Multiple vendors supply meals from these manufacturers.

FAR 6.104-1 (a)(6): A description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as possible, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by part 5 and, if not, which exception under part 5 applies.

This requirement will be posted on Sam.gov.

FAR 6.104-1 (a)(7): A determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

Fair and reasonable price will be determined based off of quotes received and prior offers received.

FAR 6.104-1 (a)(8): The market research conducted and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

No market research was conducted as this will be solicited. These Halal manufacturers are sold by several vendors.

FAR 6.104-1 (a)(9): Any other facts supporting using other than full and open competition.

The factors supporting the justification are the requirement to offer and provide Halal religious entrees to those participating in the religious diet. Currently, the BOP only recognizes and approves two manufacturers.

FAR 6.104-1 (a)(10): A listing of the sources, if any, that expressed an interest in the acquisition in writing.

None. This requirement will be solicited on Sam.gov.

FAR 6.104-1 (a)(11): A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required.

None at this time, unless more Halal manufacturers are approved by BOP.

FAR 6.104-1 (a)(12): Contracting officer certification that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of the contracting officer's knowledge and belief.

I hereby certify that this request for Justification and Approval of other than Full and Open Competition is made in good faith, that the supporting data and information are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that I would not be making this request if it were feasible to fully compete this requirement. I further certify that this request is not the result of lack of advance planning.

Contract Specialist FCC Butner Date

I hereby certify that the supporting data, provided by the technical and requirements personnel, which form the basis for this justification is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date

Marian Ramirez Complex Food Service Administrator FCC Butner