Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition for Howard College Vocational Training Program Sessions For FCI Big Springs
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- 15B50326P00000016
- Agency
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BOP Field Acquisition Office
Regional Offices, Department of Justice
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 15B50326P00000016-15B50326P00000016
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Big Spring, Texas 79720, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Federal Bureau of Prisons Field Acquisition Office published this Limited/Sole Source Justification Notice on February 23, 2026, to authorize the continuation of vocational training services for the Federal Correctional Institution at Big Springs, Texas through an other-than-full-and-open-competition procurement. The BOP determined that Howard College, the incumbent contractor, is the only responsible source capable of providing uninterrupted vocational training program services essential to the institution's operations, as any service lapse would disrupt inmate education and job skills training designed to reduce recidivism and facilitate successful reintegration into society. The justification was approved under FAR Subpart 6.103-1(b) based on the necessity to prevent serious injury, financial loss, or other significant harm to the Government through service continuity. Howard College will continue providing services through monthly firm-fixed-unit-price purchase orders at rates consistent with the previous competitive contract, with an estimated contract value of $50,000. Contract 15B50326P00000016 was awarded to the vendor on February 23, 2026, pending the completion of market research and a subsequent competitive solicitation for a new long-term contract.
Notice text
Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition for Vocational Training Program with Howard College for FCI Big Springs.
Pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart DEVIATION 6.103-1(b), the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has determined the procurement of Vocational Training Program for the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI), (hereinafter referred to as “institution”), located in Big Springs, Texas 79720 meets the criteria for other than full and open competition. The agency has further determined that only one responsible source is capable of providing these services, and that awarding the contract to this source is necessary to prevent serious injury, financial loss, or other significant harm to the Government.
Awarded contract 15B50326P00000016 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-02-23.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| JFOC Big Springs Vocational Training.pdf |
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