Comprehensive Medical Services USP Atwater
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), specifically USP Atwater, is issuing a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for Comprehensive Medical Services. This interim acquisition, valued at $611,897.82, is for a short period from March 1, 2026, to May 31, 2026, to ensure uninterrupted medical care for inmates while a new competitive contract is being awarded. The incumbent contractor, Seven Corners, is identified as the only responsible source capable of providing these services without interruption.
Scope of Work
The agency requires comprehensive medical, dental, and mental health services for the inmate population at USP Atwater. This includes essential inpatient and outpatient facility and physician services, as well as specialized outpatient services such as ENT, General Surgery, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Psychiatry, Urology, Optometry, and Oral Surgery. The primary goal is to maintain continuous, high-quality medical services.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Interim acquisition via monthly firm-fixed-unit-price purchase orders (JOFOC)
- Period of Performance: March 1, 2026 – May 31, 2026
- Estimated Total Cost: $611,897.82
- Published Date: February 18, 2026
- Subsequent Contract: Anticipated to be a competitively awarded indefinite delivery/requirements contract with Firm Fixed Unit Pricing.
Justification for Sole Source
This interim contract is justified as sole-source to Seven Corners due to their status as the incumbent for over five years, possessing an established network of local medical facilities and credentialed physicians. The urgency stems from the critical need to prevent disruption in inmate medical services, which would pose serious risks. Market research indicated that while comprehensive medical services are available, Seven Corners is uniquely positioned to provide immediate, seamless service without a lapse. Transitioning to a new provider would require significant lead time for credentialing and security clearances, which is not feasible for this interim period.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This interim acquisition is a sole-source justification; therefore, set-asides are not applicable. The subsequent, long-term contract for Comprehensive Medical Services will be competitively awarded.
Additional Notes
The current rates for these services are consistent with option year four of the previous contract and have been deemed fair and reasonable. The Contracting Officer certifies the accuracy and completeness of this justification.