Life Connections Program - FCI Fort Dix

Quick Summary

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP), Field Acquisition Office (FAO), is seeking proposals for Life Connections Program Services at Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Fort Dix, Joint Base MDL, New Jersey. This is a new requirement issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation for an indefinite delivery/requirements type contract with firm-fixed unit pricing. The acquisition is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by April 17, 2026.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide one (1) Program Facilitator and four (4) Spiritual Guides to organize and oversee interactive sessions for the Residential Life Connection Program. Key responsibilities include:

• Program Facilitator: Up to 25 hours per week (typically Monday-Friday, 5 hours/day, excluding Federal Holidays).
• Spiritual Guides: Up to 20 hours per week per guide (typically Monday-Thursday, 5 hours/day, excluding Federal Holidays).
• Attending an Institution Familiarization Orientation.
• Submitting monthly billing statements.
• Contractor personnel will have unsupervised contact with Adults in Custody (AICs) and must adhere to all institutional rules and regulations.
• Personnel will require security clearances and background investigations.
• FCI Fort Dix will provide necessary supplies and equipment.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Indefinite delivery/requirements type contract with firm-fixed unit prices.
• Anticipated Award Date: May 2026.
• Anticipated Effective Date of Award (EDOA): June 01, 2026.
• Period of Performance: A base year (12 months from EDOA) plus four (4) possible 12-month option years, at the Government's unilateral discretion.
• Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business.
• NAICS Code: 813110 (Religious Organizations), Size Standard: $13,000,000.00.
• Place of Performance: FCI Fort Dix, Joint Base MDL, New Jersey.

Submission & Evaluation

• Quotes Due: April 17, 2026, by 4:00 PM ET.
• Submission Method: Electronically via email to ptolliver@bop.gov in PDF format only. Quotes must utilize the attached Standard Form 1449 and any additional required forms.
• Questions: Must be submitted in writing via email to ptolliver@bop.gov.
• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on Price and Past Performance, determined to be the best value to the Government.
• Required Documentation: Detailed instructions, evaluation, and award methodology are provided in Section L of the solicitation document. A Business Management Questionnaire is attached and must be completed.

Additional Notes

• SAM Registration: Quoters must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) for "All Awards" and include their Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number in their quotes. Failure to register may result in elimination from consideration.
• E-Verify: Contractors must comply with FAR 52.222-54, E-Verify Requirements, by enrolling within 30 days of contract award and beginning verification within 90 days of enrollment.
• Monitoring: Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the SAM.gov platform for any future amendments or information concerning this acquisition.
• Funds: Funds are not presently available for this solicitation, and the Government reserves the right to cancel it at any time.
• Offerors must identify any information considered proprietary or confidential.