Camp East Montana
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 Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Office of Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), intends to award a sole-source letter contract to Amentum Services Inc. for detention and facility management services at Camp East Montana, Fort Bliss, Texas. This action is necessary to ensure uninterrupted operations following the termination of an incumbent contract. Interested parties may submit capabilities statements by March 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
Amentum Services Inc. will provide comprehensive detention and facility management services, including:
- Secure housing
- Medical care
- Transportation
- Compliance with ICE National Detention Standards 2025
The contractor must demonstrate capacity for rapid operational transition and sustained adherence to regulatory and performance requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole-Source Letter Contract
- Duration: Estimated 180 days
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: March 12, 2026, 11:00 AM ET
- Published: March 11, 2026
Justification & Evaluation
This sole-source procurement is justified under 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) (Only one responsible source) due to the proprietary nature of the facility's infrastructure (housing units, generators, food service equipment). No other vendor possesses the necessary rights or operational control to provide uninterrupted services at this location.
Additional Notes
This is a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract and not a request for proposals or competitive quotes. There will be no solicitation available. Phone calls will not be accepted; all inquiries and capabilities statements must be submitted via email to OAQDCR@ice.dhs.gov. A determination not to compete this proposed contract based on responses is solely at the Government's discretion.