Asphalt Milling and Paving Program
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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 Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has issued a Request for Information (RFI), 15BNAS26RFI000015, to conduct market research for an Asphalt Milling and Paving Program. This program aims to provide vocational training to adults in custody (AIC) to qualify them for entry-level employment upon release. The training must be accredited, lead to Continuing Education Units (CEUs), and include significant hands-on experience. Responses are due by May 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The BOP is seeking vendors capable of delivering comprehensive instruction in asphalt milling and paving practices. Key requirements for the vocational training program include:
- Accreditation: The program must fall under the contractor's umbrella of accreditation, and the proposing institution must hold current accreditation.
- Certification: Must lead to CEUs and a certificate of completion, qualifying AIC for at least entry-level employment in a specified field.
- Hands-on Training: A significant percentage of the curriculum must involve hands-on replication of the actual work environment, occupational in nature.
- Instructor: Vendors must provide one qualified Asphalt Paving Instructor. Instructors must be employees of an accredited institution, possess necessary credentials, technical expertise, and documented teaching or workforce training experience.
- Resources: The FBOP will provide textbooks, supplies, materials, and specific heavy equipment (e.g., Milling Machine, Paving Machine, loaders). The contractor is responsible for all programming and the instructor, and will recommend additional supplies/equipment.
- Period of Performance: Anticipated one (1) fiscal year (12 months) with potential option periods. The place of performance is Yazoo City, MS.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 611519 – Other Technical and Trade Schools
- Product Service Code (PSC): U012 – Education/Training-Technical
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 22, 2026, 2:00 PM ET
- Published: May 15, 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 any costs incurred in preparing a response. Responses should not exceed 25 pages, excluding attachments, and must be submitted via email to Edwin Ingram at e2ingram@bop.gov. Proprietary information should be clearly marked. Questions will not be answered after May 19, 2026.