WB220015 - JOFOC - CS.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX , YAZOO CITY, MISSISSIPPI

Pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 6 . 302-2(b) (1) , 6 . 302- 2(b) (2) and the Federal Bureau of Prison Acquisition Policy (BPAP)

6. 304 (c ) , the Federal Bureau of Prisons has determined that the procurement of comprehensive medical services for the Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) , hereinafter referred to as FCC located in Yazoo City, Mississippi , meets the criteria established for other than full and open competition .

It is further determined that unusual and compell i ng ur gency precludes full and open competition , and delays in award would result in serious injury , financial , or other liabilities to the government . This limitation on competition is justified as supported by the following information:

1. Agency :

Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Complex 2225 Haley Barbour Parkway Yazoo City, MS 39194

2 . Nature and or description of action :

This action is for the acquisition of comprehensive medical services for Inmate Stevie Green , 14049- 027 , at FCC Yazoo City l ocated in Yazoo City , Mississippi . The procurement of medical services is urgent in nature in order to provide conti nuity care to Inmate Stevie Green , 14049- 027 .

3 . Description of supplies or services including estimated value:

As part of the mission of the FCC , comprehensive medical servi ces are provided for Inmate Stevie Green , 14049- 027 . Due to the inmate ' s acute illness and treatment , University of Mississippi Medical Center is the only hospital in the state that can provide the needed services .

Additional l y , the FCC Yazoo City is a Care Level I and Care Level 2 facility housing fragile inmates with conditions that require frequent clinical contact . Inmate Stevie Green , 14049- 027 , has an acute illness that requires hospitalization . A disruption of medi cal services would be detrimental to Inmate Stevie Green, 11049- 027.

This action is for the acqui sition of hospital services for Inmate Stevie Green , 14049- 027 . This requirement is subject to the availability of funds ( FAR 52 . 232- 18) . The services will be procured by a purchase order . The estimated aggregate value for this requirement is $240 , 000 . 00 .

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FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX, YAZOO CITY, MISSISSIPPI

4. Statutory authority :

This action is being conducted under authority of 41 U. S . C 3304 (a) (2) and FAR 6 . 302-2 (a) (2 ) .

5 . Reason for authority cited :

Inmate Stevie Green , 14049-027 , has been diagnosed with an acute illness . The only hospital in the state of Mississippi that can provide the medical services to treat Inmate Stevie Green , 14049- 027 , is University of Mississippi Medical Center . FCC Yazoo City determined it was in the best interest of the inmate to receive the medical care he needed even though University of Mississippi Medical Center is not a provider under the Seven Corners comprehensive medical contract . Inmate Stevie Green, 14049- 027 , will be transferred to a medical center as soon possible.

Therefore , it is in the best interest of the Government to procure these services from University of Mississippi Medical Center who is the only provider in the state of Mississippi who can provide the specific care for Inmate Stevie Green , 14049- 027 . Any delay in medical services to for Inmate Stevie Green , 14049-027 , will be life threat ening .

6. Efforts made to obtain competition :

As stated in FAR 5 . 202 (a ) (2) , the proposed contract action represents an unusual and compel l ing u r gency, which precludes competition to the maximum extent practicable . Delay of contract award would result in serious in j ury , financial , or other , to the Government if the agency complies with the time periods specified in FAR 5.203. Therefore , due to the urgent nature of this procurement action , a synopsis notice was not required.

7 . Determination of fair and reasonable :

Pursuant to FAR 15 . 404-1 (b ) (2) (ii ) , the Contracting Officer has determined the price for this service deemed fair and reasonable after completing a price analysis . The original price of the billed services was $292 , 732 . 13 . FCC Yazoo City negotiated a reduced price o f $240 , 000 . 00 . This is an 18% savings from the original billed charges .

The Contracting Officer will monitor pricing to ensure that it continues to satisfy this determination .

8. Description of the market research :

FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX , YAZOO CITY, MISSISSIPPI

Extensive market research was not conducted for this procurement due to the urgent and compelling medical care needed for Inmate Stevie Green, 14049-027 . However, the market trend in the local area is determined to be fair and reasonable . The previous market research resulted in a competitively solicited acquisition and it is anticipated the new solicitation will result in a competitive solicitation. The Market research for this action was conducted based on the urgent and compelling need to provide medical services for Inmate Stevie Green , 14049-027 .

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

Not applicable . Please refer to item 5.

10 . List of source

There are no other sources available that would be able to provide the service in the timeframe required by the Government.

11 . Statement of actions to remove competition barriers :

The acquisition of this service is necessary due to the urgent and compelling nature of Inmate Stevie Green ' s, 14 049- 027 , acute illness and treatment. As supported in this document , our experience indicates that a single source award to University of Mississippi Medical Center is beneficial to the agency and Inmate Stevie Green, 14049-027.

12 . Certifications and Approvals :

In accordance with FAR 6 .303- 2 (12 ) , I hereby certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I further ce rtify 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. Contracting Officer have been aware of these services being provided . Circumstances prevented the timely processing of t hi s document .

FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX , YAZOO CITY , MISSISSIPPI

Submitted By :

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