CONTRACT DETENTION FACILITY – NORTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO
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 United States Marshals Service (USMS) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify potential sources for a contract detention facility in the Northern District of Ohio. This requirement includes an existing secured facility with a capacity of 500 to 1,000 beds, along with comprehensive secure transportation and guard services. Construction of new facilities is not being considered. Capability statements are due by July 10, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This notice is for market research and planning purposes only, not a solicitation. The USMS Prisoner Operations Division (POD) seeks to gather information on firms capable of providing an existing secured detention facility within the geographic boundaries of the USMS Northern District of Ohio. The anticipated period of performance is five years.
Key Requirements / Deliverables
- Existing Secured Detention Facility: Located within the USMS Northern District of Ohio, with a capacity of 500 to 1,000 beds.
- Secure Transportation Services: Includes USMS Justice Prisoner & Alien Transportation System airlifts, guard services (medical and non-medical), jail-to-jail transfers, and jail-to-court-to-jail transportation.
- No New Construction: Construction of a new facility is explicitly excluded from this requirement.
Submission & Evaluation
Potential offerors must submit a capability statement (maximum 8 pages, excluding cover) demonstrating experience, skills, and capability. Responses should address:
- Company name and address (including teaming arrangements).
- Technical expertise relevant to the scope.
- Technical approach.
- Management approach.
- Corporate experience.
- Relevant past performance (minimum 3 customers within the last 5 years, with contract details).
- Contractor price estimate for services.
Formatting requires 8.5 x 11 pages, 1-inch margins, and Times New Roman 12-point font.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Anticipated Duration: Five-year period
- NAICS Code: 561210 – Facilities Support Services (Small Business size standard: $47.0 million)
- Set-Aside: Market survey aims to determine the capability of both small and large businesses (no specific set-aside for this SS).
- Questions Due: Monday, June 22, 2026, noon Eastern Time (via email to Arness.Harris@usdoj.gov)
- Capability Statements Due: Friday, July 10, 2026, noon Eastern Time (via email to Arness.Harris@usdoj.gov)
- Published: June 8, 2026
Additional Notes
The Government will not pay for information or administrative costs. Responses will not form a binding contract, and there is no guarantee a solicitation will be issued. Proprietary information should be marked.