Executive Leadership Training for Women Facilities

SOL #: 15B70026PR000525Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

Justice
Federal Prison System / Bureau Of Prisons
NATIONAL ACQUISITIONS - CO
WASHINGTON, DC, 20534, United States

Place of Performance

Washington, DC

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

PSC

Training/Curriculum Development (U008)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

1
Posted
Jun 3, 2026
2
Response Deadline
Jun 29, 2026, 2:00 PM

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 Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP), under the Department of Justice, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for Executive Leadership Training for Women Facilities. This RFI is for market research to identify qualified vendors capable of developing and delivering a comprehensive, trauma-informed training program for executive leadership in FBOP facilities housing women. The eventual procurement is anticipated to be a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by June 29, 2026.

Purpose & Requirement Overview

This RFI is solely for market research and planning purposes, not a solicitation or commitment to award a contract. The FBOP's Women and Special Populations Branch (WASPB) seeks information from vendors to develop and deliver a trauma-informed training program responsive to women's needs for executive leadership. The government is conducting market research to determine small business availability and support a potential set-aside decision.

Scope of Work

The anticipated scope, as detailed in the Statement of Work (SOW), involves developing and delivering specialized, trauma-informed training for newly appointed executive leadership within FBOP facilities exclusively housing women. Key areas include:

  • Curriculum Development: Comprehensive, evidence-based training on women-specific and trauma-informed principles for correctional communication and management. Topics cover sex-based impacts, trauma triggers, effective communication with survivors, building safe environments, PREA compliance, data-informed leadership, and cultural considerations for special populations.
  • Deliverables: Training materials (slides, handouts), activities, evaluations, and a resource guide. Curriculum requires FBOP approval four months prior to initial training.
  • Technical Assistance: Ongoing consultation to the FBOP.
  • Frequency: Training provided once per fiscal year.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

Contractors must demonstrate expertise in advocacy for justice-involved women, trauma treatment, cognitive-behavioral interventions, and experience training correctional executive leadership. Knowledge of FBOP programs, policies, and PREA standards is essential. Personnel require FBOP approval and may need security clearances.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Market Research
  • Anticipated Duration (from SOW): One (1) year base period with four (4) one-year option periods.
  • Anticipated Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • Response Due: Monday, June 29, 2026, 10:00 ET
  • Published: June 3, 2026
  • Anticipated Place of Performance (from SOW): Primarily FBOP's Management & Specialty Training Center (MSTC) in Aurora, CO, with potential for online/VTC.

Submission & Important Notes

Responses must be submitted electronically to hbourne@bop.gov with the subject line: "RFI Response — 15BNAS26-Executive Leadership Training for Women Facilities". This RFI is for informational purposes only; the government will not pay for response preparation, provide individual feedback, or guarantee a future solicitation. Responding is not required to compete in any future procurement.

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