ADMINISTRATIVE INVESTIGATION SERVICES
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 Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), under the Department of Justice, has issued Request for Information (RFI) 15BNAS26RFI000013 to identify vendors capable of providing Administrative Investigation Services. The primary purpose is to support workers' compensation case reviews by identifying and documenting evidence that may be inconsistent with employee-reported medical restrictions. This effort falls under NAICS Code 561611 – Investigation Services. Responses are due by March 4, 2026, at 2:00 pm ET.
Scope of Work
The BOP is seeking professional investigative services, which include:
- Social Media Monitoring and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT): Identifying claimant profiles, establishing monitoring parameters, conducting systematic reviews of public social media content, and capturing/documenting content that may contradict reported functional limitations.
- Lawful Surveillance and Observation: Planning and conducting observations in public locations, documenting observed events, capturing photographic/video evidence with metadata, and maintaining chain of custody for all collected evidence.
Compliance Requirements & Deliverables
Vendors must comply with all applicable BOP policies and federal regulations governing workers' compensation investigations, privacy, and evidence handling (e.g., BOP Program Statements 1601.04, 1351.05, 1210.24, 1210.25, and 3420.012). Investigative practices must adhere to privacy laws and evidentiary standards, explicitly prohibiting trespassing or the use of hidden recording devices in non-public spaces. Key deliverables include interim monitoring reports, observation logs, bi-weekly progress reports, and a final comprehensive investigative report. All evidence must be properly documented with maintained chain of custody and all deliverables submitted in PDF format.
Information Requested from Vendors
Interested vendors should provide:
- Company name, UEI, and SAM.gov registration status.
- Business size under NAICS 561611.
- Relevant past performance with federal/government agencies.
- Description of investigative methodologies for social media monitoring and surveillance.
- Chain-of-custody procedures and evidence integrity safeguards.
- Confirmation of compliance with the Privacy Act and federal evidentiary standards.
- Personnel qualifications and licensing (if applicable).
- Confirmation of nationwide coverage capability.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research)
- Response Due: March 4, 2026, 2:00 pm ET
- Questions Due: February 25, 2025, COB
- Published: February 11, 2026
Additional Notes
This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract. The Government will not reimburse costs incurred for responding. Responses should be clear, concise, not exceed 25 single-spaced pages (excluding attachments), and submitted via email to Edwin Ingram (e2ingram@bop.gov) with attachments in PDF format not exceeding 12 MB.