Correctional Fire Brigade Training

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for "Fire Brigade Training" services, offered as a Firm Fixed Price contract. The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is the issuing agency.

• The core service is "Fire Brigade Training."

• The training is to be provided on a Firm Fixed Price basis.

• The schedule outlines specific quantities for the Base Year and four Option Years, plus a 6-month extension. Each year requires 4 "EA" (Each) units, except for the 6-month extension which requires 2 "EA" units.

• The contract type is Firm Fixed Price.

• The period of performance spans a Base Year and four Option Years, with a potential 6-month extension.

• The estimated value is not explicitly stated in the provided pages.

• Offer Due Date: May 18, 2026, 10:00 ET.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including those related to commercial products and services (FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-4).

• Evaluation will be based on "Best Value- Technical/Past Performance/Price" as stated in FAR 52.212-2.

• The acquisition is set aside for "SMALL BUSINESS."

• NAICS Code: 611430 (Professional and managerial training and development) with a size standard.

• The document includes numerous FAR clauses incorporated by reference, some with deviations (e.g., DEVIATION NOV 2025, DEVIATION DEC 2025).

• Key attachments include "Fire Brigade SOW.pdf" and "Flap B-Tab 1-Cover Letter.docx."

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) from the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, National Acquisitions Section, for "Correctional Fire Brigade Training." The solicitation package includes the cover letter, the solicitation itself, and a Statement of Work (SOW).

The specific requirements and deliverables for the "Correctional Fire Brigade Training" are detailed within the accompanying Statement of Work (SOW), which is part of the solicitation package.

Funds are available for this solicitation. The Government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation at any time.

Offerors must carefully follow all instructions within the solicitation package regarding the content, format, and submission of quotations. Offers must be received on or before the deadline specified on the SF-1449 Block 8. All communication regarding this RFQ, including technical questions, must be made in writing to the Contracting Officer (CO). Questions will not be answered by telephone or in person. Prospective Offerors are cautioned against discussing offer preparation or technical questions with Government technical personnel, as this may result in non-consideration of the offer.

Not specified in this cover letter.

This cover letter directs offerors to the full solicitation package. Key contacts for questions are provided via email: hbourne@bop.gov and BOP-ADM-NationalAcquisitionsSection-S@bop.gov. The Contracting Officer is the sole individual authorized to obligate Government funds.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide high-quality training to Bureau of Prisons (BOP) employees to ensure compliance with NFPA 1081 standards for Interior Structural Fire Brigade Members. The training will include theoretical and practical components tailored for correctional environments.

• Comprehensive Correctional Fire Brigade Training Program covering lectures and practical evolutions.

• Key training areas include: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Respiratory Protection (SCBA), Fire Behavior, Search and Rescue, Ventilation, Portable Fire Extinguishers, Fire Hose and Appliances, Fire Department Equipment, Automatic Sprinkler Systems, Hazardous Materials Awareness, and National Incident Management System (NIMS).

• Training must qualify students for Pro-Board National Certification as an Interior Structural Fire Brigade Member under NFPA 1081.

• Training must meet or exceed NFPA 1081 standards and align with BOP operational requirements.

• BOP will evaluate training effectiveness based on quality of instruction, relevance to correctional environments, practical application of skills, and overall trainee feedback.

• Period of Performance: One-year base period with four one-year options and a potential six-month extension (totaling up to 66 months).

• Place of Performance: Contractor's facility, determined by BOP at the time of contract execution.

• Instructors must be NFPA 1081-certified (or equivalent) with at least 5 years of fire brigade training experience and able to tailor training for correctional settings.

• Contractor must provide all training equipment and comprehensive training materials (lecture slides, student manuals, reference materials) for BOP review and approval at least 2 weeks prior to training.

• Realistic training scenarios simulating correctional incidents must be developed and submitted for approval.

• Training to be delivered in classroom and hands-on formats, with a maximum class size of 20 students.

• A comprehensive assessment at the end of each module is required.

• Contractor personnel must adhere to BOP security protocols and conduct regulations.

• Firm fixed price per class, including all training materials and certificates of completion.

• Estimated 5 classes per year.