Notice of Intent to Sole Source – Torrance and Cibola
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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.
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Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), through its Office of Acquisition Management (OAQ) and Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), intends to award a sole source contract to CoreCivic. This contract is for the operation and management of detention and transportation services primarily at the Cibola and Torrance detention facilities in New Mexico. This is a Notice of Intent, not a request for quotes or proposals. Interested parties must respond by March 13, 2026.
Opportunity Details
ICE ERO has an ongoing need for comprehensive detention and transportation services to manage the Cibola and Torrance facilities within the El Paso (ELP) Area of Responsibility (AOR). This contract will support the ICE ELP Field Office for two years. The combined facilities will have a capacity of up to 1,955 beds, providing guards, meals, medical care, and transportation services. These services are crucial for ERO's mission to safely detain illegal aliens awaiting trial or deportation.
Scope of Work
The contractor is required to provide all personnel, detention management, equipment, facilities, supplies, transportation, medical care, and onsite hearings. All services must adhere to:
- ICE 2025 National Detention Standards (NDS)
- American Correctional Association (ACA) Standards for Adult Local Detention Facilities (ALDF)
- National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) Standards for Health Services in Jails
- Applicable state and local laws
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice)
- Anticipated Contractor: CoreCivic
- Justification: Procured pursuant to FAR Subpart 6.103-1, citing CoreCivic as the only responsible source capable of meeting ICE requirements in the specified timeframe.
- Anticipated Duration: Two years
- Place of Performance: Cibola and Torrance detention facilities, New Mexico (e.g., Milan, NM)
- NAICS Code: 561612 – Security Guards and Patrol Services
- Response Due: March 13, 2026, 12:00 PM Central Daylight Time (CDT)
- Published: March 10, 2026
Response Instructions
This notice is NOT a request for proposals or quotes. Companies believing they can fulfill this requirement may identify their interest and capability by emailing Brittany.Tobias@ice.dhs.gov and Shereen.Demarais@ice.dhs.gov. The email subject line must be "Response to Notice of Intent 70CDCR26R00000014 – Cibola and Torrance Sole Source". All submitted information should demonstrate the offeror’s capability and will be provided at no cost to the Government. The Government reserves the right to cancel the sole source award. Information received will be considered for future competitive procurement determinations.