Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Tablet Implementation Initiative

SOL #: 15BPCC26R00000001Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

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

Place of Performance

Washington, DC

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

PSC

Support Services, Delivered As A Service Contract (Saa S Or Subscription) Involved With The Analysis, Design, Development, Code, Test And Release Packaging Services Associated With Application Development Projects, As Well As Off The Shelf Business Software. (DA10)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Jan 16, 2026
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Last Updated
Mar 12, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Mar 17, 2026, 4:00 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 (BOP) is soliciting proposals for the Inmate Tablet Implementation Initiative, aiming to design, deploy, and sustain a secure, scalable digital services platform for approximately 150,000 inmates across 122 facilities nationwide. This initiative will provide access to education, healthcare, legal, religious, and communication resources. The contract is a Firm Fixed-Price type. Proposals are due by March 17, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EST.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide necessary hardware, software, network infrastructure, kiosks, and deployment support for inmate tablets. Services include external electronic mail, video calling, phone calls, printing, and various subscription services (music, movies, games, podcasts). Content provision includes self-paced educational, faith-based, vocational training, law library access, internal communication applications, and commissary ordering. Ancillary services may include electronic medical records interface, telehealth, digital mail scanning, and electronic form submittal.

Key Requirements

The solution must operate within FedRAMP-High GovCloud environments and comply with FISMA, Section 508, ADA, and DOJ cybersecurity directives. All devices must be TAA compliant, ruggedized, and feature biometric Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) (fingerprints are the current approved method). The contractor is responsible for installing all horizontal copper cabling for wireless infrastructure at every institution. BOP will provide single-mode fiber connectivity to most institutions; however, for 16 specified locations, BOP will provide 24-strand single-mode fiber cabling on-site, and the contractor must provide labor and additional materials for installation. Hardware repair/replacement has a 7-day SLA, and software/firmware updates must be applied within 14 days (critical security fixes within 24 hours). BOP will not fund tablet purchases or infrastructure build-out; these costs should be integrated into the vendor's inmate services pricing. FedRAMP authorization must be achieved within 18 months of award, with an interim 12-month Authority to Operate (ATO).

Contract Details

  • Type: Firm Fixed-Price
  • Duration: Base Year One, followed by Base Year Two through Base Year Four, and then Option Years One through Three (each 12-month period), with optional 6-month extensions.
  • Set-Aside: None specified for the prime contract. Subcontracting goals for small businesses are outlined in Attachment 4.

Submission & Evaluation

Proposals must be submitted electronically. Evaluation will consider Technical, Past Performance, and Price, with Technical and Past Performance combined being significantly more important than Price. Key evaluation factors include demonstrated ability to deploy infrastructure, compliance with standards, interoperability testing, SLA compliance, security (FISMA, FedRAMP), and management plans. Past performance will be assessed based on experience in large-scale IT solutions and federal security compliance. A single Section B for pricing must be submitted.

Important Updates & Deadlines

  • Proposal Submission Deadline: March 17, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EST.
  • Site Visit: A 2-day site visit was offered for February 18-19, 2026, at the Federal Correctional Complex in Butner, NC. NCIC paperwork for attendees was due by February 11, 2026.
  • Second Round Clarification Questions Due: February 23, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EST.
  • Fiber Connectivity: Amendment 0003 (Feb 13, 2026) clarified BOP's provision of single-mode fiber, with contractor responsibility for labor/materials at 16 specific sites.

Contact Information

People

Points of Contact

Timothy BrayfieldPRIMARY
Ryan Wynne, Sr. Contracting OfficerSECONDARY

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