Audit & Accreditation Services for Mexican Correctional Facilities
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 State is issuing a Presolicitation for Audit & Accreditation Services for Mexican Correctional Facilities. The objective is to enhance prison conditions and curb organized crime activity by achieving compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) International Core Standards through audit and accreditation. Responses are due March 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
This effort addresses the challenge of organized criminal groups operating within Mexico's penitentiary system, which contributes to illicit activities like drug/weapon trafficking and extortion affecting the public, including U.S. citizens. The goal is to establish and improve procedures and processes within correctional facilities by implementing strict controls over security.
Key areas include:
- Correcting physical conditions within prisons.
- Developing personnel for effective job performance.
- Applying and standardizing appropriate procedures.
- Implementing treatment programs.
- Evaluating progress and generating feedback mechanisms for prison operations.
The overall objective is to achieve compliance with the International Core Standards developed by the American Correctional Association (ACA) through a qualified contractor's audit and accreditation process.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Product/Service Code: R704 (Auditing Services)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 23, 2026, 23:00Z
- Published: February 13, 2026, 17:29:19Z
Evaluation
Details regarding evaluation criteria are not provided in this presolicitation notice.
Additional Notes
This is a presolicitation notice, indicating an upcoming opportunity. Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for the release of a formal solicitation.