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JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.302-1(ii) and the Bureau of Prisons Acquisition Policy (BPAP) Part 6.304(b) and AGD 06-006, the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has determined that the procurement of transportation services for inmate releases, specifically Flixbus North America for transportation for the United States Penitentiary, located in Jonesville, Virginia, meets the criteria established for other than full and open competition. This limitation on competition is justified as supported by the following information:

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6. DETERMINATION THAT PROPOSED CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE

QUALIFICATIONS OR THE NATURE OF THE ACQUISITION REQUIRES USE

OF THE AUTHORITY CITED:

This procurement will be for transportation for inmate release from Flixbus North America. This is deemed to be highly-specialized service.

1. IDENTIFICATION OR THE AGENCY AND THE CONTRACTING ACTIVITY:

Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons United States Penitentiary Hickory Flats Road Jonesville, VA 24263

2. NATURE AND/OR DESCRIPTION OF ACTION BEING APPROVED:

This action is for the acquisition of services through Flixbus for transportation for inmate release for our IMS Department for the United States Penitentiary LEE, located in Jonesville, Virginia. The services are necessary to release inmates from USP Lee to there desired destination.

3. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES AND SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET THE

AGENCY NEEDS (INCLUDING ESTIMATED VALUES):

The USP has a requirement to purchase services through Greyhound Bus for transportation for inmate release. The estimated total amount is $40,000.00

IDENTIFICATION OF STATUTORY AUTHORITY PERMITTING OTHER THAN

FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION:

This justification and approval is being submitted for approval in accordance with 41 U.S.C. Sec. 253 (c) (1) and

FAR 6.302-1,

7. EFFORTS TO ENSURE THAT OFFERS ARE SOLICITED FROM AS MANY

POTENTIAL SOURCES AS PRACTICAL:

Every effort has been made to conduct market research for this item with no success.

8. DETERMINATION THAT THE ANTICIPATED COST TO THE GOVERNMENT

WILL BE FAIR AND REASONABLE:

The Contracting Officer anticipates the cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

9. DESCRIPTION OF MARKET RESEARCH:

Market research was conducted by the contracting officer both through GSA Advantage and open market. There are no vender’s that offer this transportation service in this area expect Greyhound Bus.

10. OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION:

None.

11. SOURCES THAT EXPRESSED, IN WRITING, AN INTEREST IN THE

ACQUISITION:

None

12. 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.

13. CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION:

I, Jerry Johnson, hereby certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Contract Specialist Date 08/28/2024