Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition for Howard College Vocational Training Program Sessions For FCI Big Springs

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Overview

Buyer

Justice
Federal Prison System / Bureau Of Prisons
FAO
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX, 75051, United States

Place of Performance

Big Spring, TX

NAICS

No NAICS code specified

PSC

Vocational/Technical (U006)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Feb 23, 2026

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.

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.

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Posted: Feb 23, 2026
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