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Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition for Howard College Vocational Training Program Sessions For FCI Big Springs 15B50326P00000016

Solicitation 15B50326P00000016 Copied Notice ID 86a7940340a04e7daa6cf39f5d944a40 Copied JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF — FAO
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Posted
Feb 23, 2026
Deadline
No deadline
Set-aside
None
NAICS
N/A
PSC
U006

Summary

AI-generated · Feb 24, 2026

A noncompetitive procurement is being justified to fund a Vocational Training Program with Howard College for the facility in Big Springs, Texas. The justification cites FAR deviation 6.103-1(b) and states that only one responsible source can provide the required training services, and awarding without full and open competition is necessary to prevent serious injury, financial loss, or other significant harm to the Government.

An award has been issued to Howard College for this program, indicating a sole-source arrangement for the sessions. No competitive bidding opportunities will be available for these training sessions.

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.

From Justification posted on Feb 23, 2026

Notice history

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  1. Justification LATEST Posted Feb 23, 2026

Details

Solicitation number 15B50326P00000016
Notice ID 86a7940340a04e7daa6cf39f5d944a40
Award number 15B50326P00000016
Notice type Justification
Product / Service (PSC) U006
Place of performance Big Spring, Texas
Archive date Mar 25, 2026

Award Information

Awardees
0
Award Date
Feb 23, 2026

Documents

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Contacts

primary
Michael Blaisdell

Email

Agency

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF
FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS
FAO

Place of Performance

Big Spring, Texas 79720
USA

Dates

Posted Feb 23, 2026 5 months ago
Last Updated Aug 06, 2026 2 days ago
Awarded Feb 23, 2026 5 months ago