S--Juvenile Detention Services for OJS DI
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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 Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Eastern Oklahoma Region has issued a Sole Source Justification for Juvenile Detention Services for the Office of Justice Services (OJS) District I. This justification identifies the Northwest Iowa Youth Emergency Service Center as the sole provider capable of meeting the specialized requirements. The anticipated contract will be a Time & Materials agreement.
Scope of Work
The requirement encompasses comprehensive juvenile detention services for Juvenile Tribal Offenders, including:
- Inmate bed space and associated daily costs
- Appropriate medical services and emergency medical care
- Transportation services
- Security and supervision services
Contract & Timeline
- Requirement Type: New
- Pricing: Time & Materials
- Proposed Contractor: Northwest Iowa Youth Emergency Service Center, Cherokee, IA
- Anticipated Period of Performance: February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027, with four (4) additional one-year option periods, potentially extending through January 31, 2031.
- Published Date: January 29, 2026
Justification for Sole Source
- Authority Cited: FAR 13.501(a) and 41 U.S.C. 1901.
- Reason: The services are highly specialized, and the Northwest Iowa Youth Emergency Service Center possesses unique qualifications as the sole provider in the specified region capable of meeting the BIA OJS District I's specific needs.
Market Research
Market research was conducted using the BIA Native American Vendor Dashboard and SBA Dynamic Small Business Search for NAICS Code 922140 (Guard Services) in South Dakota. This research yielded zero results for Native American Owned, Tribally Owned Small Business, or American Indian Owned Small Business. No Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) or Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) were found that could fulfill this requirement.
Pricing Determination & Public Notice
The Contracting Officer determined that the anticipated price(s) will be fair and reasonable based on previous award history and an Independent Government Estimate (IGE). A public notice will be publicized on SAM.gov at the time of award, in accordance with FAR Subpart 5.2.