JOFOC-UNICOR.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTER, LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY

Pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-5(b)(1), the Federal Bureau of Prisons has determined that the procurement of inmate clothing for the Federal Medical Center (FMC), hereinafter referred to as the FMC, located in Lexington, Kentucky, meets the criteria established for other than full and open competition. This limitation of competition is justified in accordance with FAR Part 6.303-2, content, with the following information:

1. Agency:

Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Medical Center Lexington, Kentucky

2. Nature and/or Description of Action:

This action to be approved is for the acquisition of commercially available inmate clothing for FMC Lexington.

3. Description of supplies or services including estimated value:

The products required are as such:

1. Bob Barker Style B625: 6” Black Composite-toe EH Work Boots, 9 Extra Wide

2. Bob Barker Style B625: 6” Black Composite-toe EH Work Boots, 10 Extra Wide

3. Bob Barker Style B625: 6” Black Composite-toe EH Work Boots, 11 Extra Wide

4. Bob Barker Style B625: 6” Black Composite-toe EH Work Boots, 12 Extra Wide

5. Bob Barker Style B625: 6” Black Composite-toe EH Work Boots, 13 Extra Wide

6. Bob Barker Style B625: 6” Black Composite-toe EH Work Boots, 14 Extra Wide

7. Brown Cotton Blanket, 55” x 84”

8. Pocketless Elastic Waist Trousers, Khaki, LRG

9. Boxer Undershorts, Khaki, LRG

10. Boxer Undershorts, Khaki, 1XL

11. Boxer Undershorts, Khaki, 2XL

12. Open-Mesh Laundry Bag

13. Single-Use 0.25 oz. Toothpaste Packet, Clear

14. Clear Safe Seal-Title Mattress w/Built-in-Pillow, 36” x 80” x 4.5” Clear

15. Split-View Vinyl Shower Curtain

16. 2026 US Government Wall Calendar

17. 2026 US Government Desk Calendar

18. 3 in 1 Shampoo, Shave and Shower, 0.35 oz. Packet

19. Medium Pile Brown, 24 x 50 Towel

20. Bob Barker Style B625: 6” Black Composite-toe EH

Work Boots, 5 Extra Wide

21. Women’s Elastic Waist Pants, Spruce Green, MED

22. Women’s Elastic Waist Pants, Spruce Green, LRG

23. Women’s Elastic Waist Pants, Spruce Green, 1XL

24. Women’s Elastic Waist Pants, Spruce Green, 2XL

The estimated aggregate value for this requirement is:

$70,484.10

4. Statutory authority:

This action is being conducted under authority of 18 U.S.C. 4124 and FAR 6.302-5(b)(1).

5. Reason for authority cited:

The inmate clothing and hygenie described above are on Unicors schedule of supplies. They are listed as a MANDATORY source.

6. Efforts made to obtain competition:

Market research was conducted by reviewing unicors schedule of supplies. Inmate clothing are listed as a “MANDATORY” item.

See file to verify justification.

Per Unicors website, https://unicor.gov/SopAlphaList.aspx, Mandatory:

Mandatory items require Federal customers to give procurement priority to FPI, when UNICOR is able to provide the desired product within the required time frame at a competitive price.

7. Determination of fair and reasonable:

https://unicor.gov/SopAlphaList.aspx

In accordance with FAR 8.602 (a)(1) “(1) Before purchasing an item of supply listed in the FPI Schedule, conduct market research to determine whether the FPI item is comparable to supplies available from the private sector that best meet the Government’s needs in terms of price, quality, and time of delivery. This is a unilateral determination made at the discretion of the contracting officer. The arbitration provisions of 18 U.S.C.4124(b) do not apply.”

Unicors lead time is 60 days. This is determined by the contracting officer to be reasonable.

The quality of Unicor’s products is comparable to those found in the market research, but their pricing for the government is significantly lower.

See market research in the file.

In accordance with FAR 8.602 (a)(2) “(2) Prepare a written determination that includes supporting rationale explaining the assessment of price, quality, and time of delivery, based on the results of market research comparing the FPI item to supplies available from the private sector.”

This JOFOC will serve as my written determination that the prices quoted from Unicor (FPI) are fair and reasonable in accordance with the private sector, in terms of price, quality and delivery.

8. Description of the market research:

Market research was performed by viewing unicors schedule of supplies and similar products I have researched on the internet sold as commercial items.

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

Not applicable.

10. List of sources:

In accordance with FAR 8.002 (a)(1)(iii), this is a mandatory source.

8.002 Priorities for use of mandatory Government sources.

(a) Except as required by 8.003, or as otherwise provided by law, agencies shall satisfy requirements for supplies and services from or through the mandatory government sources and publications listed below in descending order of priority:

(1) Supplies.

(i) Inventories of the requiring agency.

(ii) Excess from other agencies (see subpart 8.1).

(iii) Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (see subpart 8.6).

11. Statement of actions to remove competition barriers:

Market research will be conducted prior to procuring Unicor items, as the requirement becomes known.

12. Certifications and Approvals:

In accordance with FAR 6.303-2(b)(12), I hereby certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I further certify in accordance with BPAP 6.301, to the best of my knowledge and belief that this request is not the result of lack of acquisition planning, or a desire to expend funds while those funds are still available.

Approval:

_______________ July 30, 2025 Charles Coushaine, Date Contract Officer Federal Bureau of Prisons Field Acquisition Office