JOFOC_Sole_Source_(Catholic_Spiritual_Guide)_signed.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Life Connections Catholic Spiritual Guide – FCC Terre Haute, Indiana

Pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-5(b)(5), FAR 19.203, FAR 19.1406, and Bureau of Prisons Acquisition Policy 6.304 (b), the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has determined that the procurement of Life Connections Catholic Spiritual Guide for the Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) located in Terre Haute, Indiana, meets the criteria established for other than full and open competition. This limitation on competition is justified as supported by the following information:

1. Agency:

U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Complex 4700 Bureau Road South Terre Haute, IN 47802

2. Nature and/or Description of Action being Approved:

This justification for other than full and open competition is to provide Life Connections Catholic Spiritual Guide services to the inmate population at the FCC per the Statement of Work through Sole Source Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) procedures to Life Skills for New Life LLC.

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

The program will provide inmates with intensive opportunities for spiritual growth and deepening their religious roots by sharing common space and programs for the purpose of personal transformation and reducing recidivism. Inmates will participate in religion specific and inter-faith program components designed to bring restoration with God, family, community, and self. The programs designed will increase religious tolerance and respect among inmates of various faiths, will connect each inmate with a spiritual mentor, and will link participants with faith community at their release destination in order to enhance community reintegration.

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition:

The Veterans Benefit Act of 2003 (15 U.S.C. 657f) as implemented by FAR 6.302-5 (b)(6), FAR 19.203, FAR 19.1406, and Bureau of Prisons Acquisition Policy 6.304 (b).

5. Determination that Proposed Contractor's Unique Qualifications or the Nature of the Acquisition Requires Use of the Authority Cited:

The agency is working towards meeting its small business goals for FY2017. Specifically SDVOSB goals were the agency continues to fall short.

6. Efforts Made to Solicit from as Many Sources as Practicable Including Whether or Not a Notice Was or Will be Publicized as Required by FAR Part 5.2:

A Sources Sought was issued to FedBizOpps for this requirement. One response was received. That response was from a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. Also in accordance with FAR 5.203, the justification will be publicized to FedBizOpps 15 days before soliciting and negotiating with only one source under the authority of 6.302.

7. Contracting Officer's Determination that the Cost to the Government Will be Fair and Reasonable:

The Contracting Officer anticipates the cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable. Market Research indicated that the estimated pricing is comparable to the current price per session.

8. Description of the Market Research Conducted:

Market Research was initiated by the issuance of a Market Research Questionnaire on FedBizOpps.

9. Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other Than Full and Open Competition:

The agency’s Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small business goal has been difficult to achieve, so an increase emphasis is being placed on the program.

10. List of Sources, Expressed in Writing, Interest in the Acquisition:

Life Skills for New Life LLC 2020 S 19th Street Terre Haute, Indiana 47802

11. Actions Taken by the Agency to Remove or Overcome Barriers to Competitions:

Not Applicable. This action is in support of the Service-Disable Veteran-Owned Program set forth in FAR 19.14.

12. Contracting Officer's Certification:

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.

Mark Walker, Contract Specialist Field Acquisition Office

Concurrence:

Jill D. Ryan, Chief Field Acquisition Office

MARK WALKER

Digitally signed by MARK WALKER DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=Dept of Justice, ou=BOP, cn=MARK WALKER, 0.9.2342.19200300.100.1.1=15001002085931 Date: 2017.01.24 07:37:00 -06'00'

PAUL BAKER

Digitally signed by PAUL BAKER DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=Dept of Justice, ou=BOP, cn=PAUL BAKER, 0.9.2342.19200300.100.1.1=15001000663370 Date: 2017.01.24 13:10:58 -06'00'