Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition for Howard College Vocational Training Program Sessions For FCI Big Springs 15B50326P00000016
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AI-generated · Feb 24, 2026A 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.
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