Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) – FCI Phoenix

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) submitted by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Field Acquisition Office, for an interim acquisition of Comprehensive Medical Services (CMS) for the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) located in Phoenix, Arizona.

The BOP seeks to continue community and institution-based comprehensive medical services with the incumbent contractor, Naphcare, through monthly firm-fixed-unit-price purchase orders at prior Medicare benchmark rates from October 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, with an estimated total cost of $706,582.02. The justification asserts that only Naphcare, as the sole responsible source, is capable of providing uninterrupted medical services without a lapse in performance, citing the critical nature of healthcare delivery to the inmate population, the requirement for security clearances, and the established medical network already in place. The BOP has determined that any delay in contract award would disrupt access to timely medical care and cause operational harm. Market research indicates that while comprehensive medical services are available commercially from multiple vendors, Naphcare is the only provider uniquely qualified to ensure seamless service delivery. The justification references 41 U.S.C. § 3304(a)(1) and FAR Deviation 6.103-1(b) as the authority for this single-source award. A competitive solicitation for a new indefinite delivery/requirements contract with firm fixed unit pricing is anticipated to be awarded subsequently, at which point this justification will no longer be necessary. The contracting officer certified the justification as accurate and complete on August 31, 2026.