NAS-Accreditation Services

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (Mod 0001) to solicitation 15BNAS26Q00000027, dated 03/09/2026, makes the following changes:

• Correction of Total Yearly Audit Amounts: The total yearly audit amounts have been corrected.

• Update to Provisions and Clauses: Provisions and clauses have been updated to their full text.

• The "Schedule of Supplies/Services" section (Section 1) has been modified to reflect changes in quantities for various CLINs related to Accreditation Audit Services. For example, CLIN 0001 (Stand-Alone Prison Facility) has a quantity change from 70 to 23.

• Various other CLINs (e.g., 0002, 0003, 0004, 1001-1004, 2001-2004, 3001-3004, 4001-4004, 5001-5003) also show quantity adjustments, primarily reductions, for different types of facilities.

• The document references updates to "Provisions and Clauses" (Section 2), indicating potential changes to contract terms and conditions.

• The amendment extends the solicitation's receipt date for offers. The original solicitation was dated 03/09/2026, and this amendment is effective 03/10/2026. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this amendment.

• The changes to the Schedule of Supplies/Services may impact pricing and overall proposal strategy.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES) issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) for Accreditation Audit Services. The services include readiness assessments, policy and compliance reviews, onsite evaluations, and technical assistance for correctional facilities. The acquisition is for commercial products and services, with a North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code of 541611 (Management Consulting Services) and a size standard of $24.5 million.

• Services: Accreditation Audit Services for various types of Bureau of Prisons facilities (Stand-Alone Prison Facilities, Complex Facilities, Detention Centers, Training Centers/Central Office Facilities).

• Deliverables: Readiness assessments, policy and compliance reviews, onsite evaluations, and technical assistance.

• Technical Factors: Proposals will be evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis for technical acceptability. Key areas include:

  • Ability to discuss best-practice standards for auditing.
  • Auditor qualifications, certification, and professionalism.
  • Processes for ensuring auditor fitness for secure environments and handling potential conflicts of interest.
  • Ability to meet the demands of the accreditation audit cycle (approximately 30-35 facility audits per year).
  • Communication and collaboration skills with client institutions.
  • Handling of audit documentation and legal/ethical considerations (privacy, PII, FOIA, Privacy Act).
  • Recommended auditing and accreditation determination processes.
  • Technical assistance in developing Corrective Action Plans (CAPs).
  • Vision for an effective Quality Assurance process.
  • Development of an Annual Audit Summary Report.
  • Handling of the Appeal Process.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) award.

• Period of Performance: Includes a Base Period, Option Years, and a 6-month extension under FAR 52.217-8.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated in the provided pages, but the NAICS size standard is $24.5 million.

• Submission Deadline: March 23, 2026, 11:00 ET.

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. Proposals will be evaluated for technical acceptability first. Price will be the deciding factor among technically acceptable proposals.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Factors (Pass/Fail), Past Performance (Acceptable/Unacceptable), and Price (Total Evaluated Price, Reasonableness, Realism).

• Past Performance: Offerors must submit up to three (3) past performance references within the last five (5) years of similar scope and complexity.

• The solicitation is marked as "UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE" but does not specify a particular set-aside type in the visible fields. However, several FAR clauses related to small business concerns (e.g., 52.219-9, 52.219-14) are included.

• The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR clauses by reference, including deviations. Key clauses include those related to terms and conditions for commercial products/services (52.212-4), instructions to offerors (52.212-1), evaluation (52.212-2), limitations on subcontracting (52.219-14), and cybersecurity (BOP DOJ-05 Deviation).

• Attachments include "Attachment 3 Statement of Work" (35 pages) and "Attachment 1 Cover Letter" (3 pages).

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

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) aims to obtain third-party accreditation for all its facilities through facility-specific audits conducted by a third-party contractor. These audits will be grounded in correctionally oriented best practice standards.

The contractor will provide accreditation services, which include conducting comprehensive audits of BOP field locations. These audits will cover various components and departments of a correctional facility, including but not limited to:

• Human Resources
• Business Office
• Staff Training
• Information Security
• Correctional Services (e.g., Use of Force Policy)
• Inmate Disciplinary Process
• Receiving and Discharge Procedures
• Health Services (Medical, Dental, Pharmacy)
• Psychiatric/Psychological/Mental Health/Drug Abuse Treatment Services
• Education Services/Inmate Trade Programs/Work Assignments/Recreation Access
• Religious Services
• Trust Fund
• Housing Unit Management
• Facilities
• Safety (Fire Safety)

The contractor must also describe and justify the best practice standards they intend to use, ensuring they have the legal right to use them. Deliverables include facility-specific compliance audit reports, technical assistance for corrective action plans (CAPs), and determination of accreditation status.

• The contractor will provide Facility-Specific Compliance Audit Reports, including assessment of compliance, documentation of non-compliance, and narrative findings.
• Technical assistance will be provided for the development of Corrective Action Plans (CAPs).
• A determination of accreditation status will be made for each facility.
• An Annual Audit Summary Report consolidating data and findings from all facility audits will be submitted.
• Transparency measures include providing a Certificate of Accreditation and a public-facing summary.

The contract period includes a base period and multiple option periods. Audits will be conducted at BOP facilities nationwide.

• Auditors must meet specific qualifications, including background checks (NCIC) and potentially BOP-specific training.
• Strict adherence to security requirements, including identification and handling of sensitive information, is mandatory.
• Contractors must demonstrate independence and resolve any potential conflicts of interest.
• Communication with BOP facilities must be managed through assigned Management Analysts.
• Travel and transportation costs are to be included in the audit fee.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) from the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) for Accreditation Services for Bureau of Prisons Facilities. The BOP is seeking to obtain third-party accreditation for its sites through facility-specific audits. The requirement is being competed as Full and Open (Open Market) and the BOP intends to establish a firm-fixed-unit-price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

• Conduct third-party accreditation audits for BOP sites.

• Audits must be grounded in correctionally oriented best practice standards.

• Provide evidence of legal rights to use accreditation standards applied in methodology.

• Comply with security requirements, including NCIC.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-unit-price IDIQ contract.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but implied to cover the duration of accreditation needs.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Proposal Submission: Proposals must be submitted electronically via email by the closing date and time.

• Questions: All questions must be submitted via email by the date indicated; responses will be provided via amendment.

• Proposal Content: Must include a Technical Proposal (addressing SOW requirements, audit standards, methodology, staffing, risk/security) and a Pricing Proposal (firm-fixed unit price).

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Technical capability, past performance, and price will be evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable (pass/fail) basis. Award will be made to the offeror who meets all technical standards and proposes the lowest total evaluated price.

• Closing Date: March 16, 2026, 11:00 AM EST.

• This requirement is competed as Full and Open (Open Market).

• All responsible business concerns (large and small) are encouraged to submit a quotation.

• Funds are not presently available for this solicitation; no award will be made until funds are confirmed.

• The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation at any time.

• All communication regarding this RFQ must be made in writing to the Contracting Officer (CO).

• Offerors are cautioned against discussing the preparation of their offer with Government technical personnel.

• The solicitation package includes a Cover Letter, the Solicitation document, and a Statement of Work (SOW).