Detention Facility Subject Matter Experts
Overview
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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 United States Marshals Service (USMS), Prisoner Operations Division, has issued a Special Notice / Notice of Intent (NOI) to award an 8(a) Sole Source contract for On-Site Subject Matter Expert (SME) services in detention management. These services are required at facilities in Baltimore, MD; Central Falls, RI; and Milan, MN. This NOI is not a request for competitive quotes, but interested parties must submit capability statements by March 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
The USMS seeks contractor assistance to provide an On-Site SME for each of the specified detention facilities. These SMEs must possess broad knowledge and expertise in detention management to support the Prisoner Operations Division. The facilities include the Chesapeake Detention Facility (Baltimore, MD), Donald Wyatt Detention Facility (Central Falls, RI), and Cibola County Corrections (Milan, MN).
Contract Details
- Type: Notice of Intent for an 8(a) Sole Source contract
- Product Service Code (PSC): R499 – Other Professional Services
- NAICS Code: 561210 – Facility Support Services (Size Standard: $47.0M)
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)
- Authorization: 41 U.S.C. § 3304(b)(2)(B) and FAR 6.302-1(b)(2), indicating services are available from only one source.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirement and that competition would be advantageous to the Government must submit a capability statement in writing. This statement must contain clear and convincing evidence of competitive advantage.
- Submission Deadline: No later than 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on March 9, 2026.
- Submission Method: Via e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to tara.gray@usdoj.gov.
- Contact: Tara Gray (Tara.Gray@usdoj.gov) or Arness Harris (arness.harris@usdoj.gov).
Important Notes
This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation. Costs associated with preparing and submitting a response are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed. A formal solicitation, if issued, will be posted later and distributed solely through SAM.gov. Interested parties are responsible for continuously monitoring SAM.gov for updates.