Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition - Northwest ICE Processing Center
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 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), specifically the DETENTION COMPLIANCE AND REMOVALS office under Homeland Security, has published a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC). This JOFOC is for the procurement of comprehensive detention and transportation services at the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma, WA. This is a bridge action to ensure uninterrupted operations while a long-term strategy is finalized. The JOFOC is published in accordance with FAR 6.301(a) and will be publicly available for a minimum of 30 days.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive detention services, including housing, guards, meals, medical care, and transportation for up to 1,635 detainees of all security levels. The facility must operate 24/7, be secure, and have proximity to emergency services and airport access. Services must comply with ICE 2025 National Detention Standards (NDS), American Correctional Association (ACA) Standards, and other relevant regulations.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Single Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Task Orders: Hybrid firm-fixed-price and labor-hour
- Solicitation Number: 70CDCR26R00000007
- Funding: Fiscal year 2026, multi-year operations and support funding
- Period of Performance: Seven months, with a potential extension. The current contract completion date is March 27, 2026.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This JOFOC cites 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and FAR Subpart 6.103-1 ("Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements"). Market research indicated that GEO Group, Inc. is the only responsible source capable of meeting ICE's requirements within the necessary timeframe and geographical area due to unique facility ownership, operational capabilities, and restrictions on other facilities. This is not a solicitation for proposals.
Notes
The current contract support is provided by GEO Group under task order 70CDCR25FR0000004. Failure to approve this justification would severely impact ICE's ability to conduct detention and removal operations in the Seattle AOR, potentially compromising public safety.