JOFOC- FCI Big Springs- Vocational Training
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 Bureau of Prisons (BOP), under the Department of Justice, has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for Vocational Training Program Services at FCI Big Springs, TX. This interim sole-source award is for Howard College for FY26, with an estimated value of $50,000. The BOP intends to pursue a new, competitively awarded contract for these services in the future.
Scope of Work
This JOFOC covers the procurement of vocational training program sessions for inmates at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Big Springs, Texas. The services are deemed critical for inmate rehabilitation and skill development.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) / Interim Sole-Source Award
- Awardee: Howard College
- Value: Estimated $50,000 (for this interim acquisition)
- Set-Aside: Not applicable for this sole-source justification. A future competitive solicitation is planned.
- Published: May 6, 2026
- Place of Performance: FCI Big Springs, TX (Postal Code 79720)
Evaluation
The JOFOC states that Howard College is the only responsible source capable of providing these services without interruption, justifying the sole-source award for this interim period.
Additional Notes
Interested bidders should note that the Bureau of Prisons is actively pursuing a new, competitively awarded contract for these vocational training services. A solicitation for this new contract will be publicly advertised. Potential bidders should monitor SAM.gov for future opportunities related to vocational/technical training (Product Service Code U006) at FCI Big Springs.