Presolicitation (Amendment #4): Residential Reentry Center (RRC) and Home Confinement (HC) Services within the area of Albany, New York
Overview
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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.
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), under the Department of Justice, is seeking concerns to provide Residential Reentry Center (RRC) and Home Confinement (HC) Services for federal offenders in Albany, New York. This will be an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with tiered pricing. The solicitation is expected to be available on or about March 23, 2026, with an estimated closing date of May 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity covers the provision of in-house RRC beds and home confinement placements for both male and female federal offenders. Services must adhere to the "Residential Reentry Center, March 2022 SOW," which details requirements for comprehensive community-based services, facility management, and resident reintegration.
RRC Services:
- Guaranteed minimum of 21 beds and a maximum of 42 beds (36 male, 6 female).
- Required for a one-year base period and four one-year option periods.
Home Confinement Services:
- Guaranteed minimum of 9 placements and a maximum of 18 placements (male and female).
- Required for a one-year base period and four one-year option periods.
- Home Confinement radius will be within 200 miles of the RRC.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with tiered prices.
- Duration: One-year Base Period + Four One-year Option Periods.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Solicitation Availability: On or about March 23, 2026, via SAM.gov.
- Estimated Closing Date: On or about May 25, 2026.
- Published Date: March 3, 2026.
Key Requirements (from SOW)
- Management and operation of an RRC consistent with BOP mission.
- Provision of comprehensive community-based services.
- Compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and BOP policies.
- Development and maintenance of operations manuals, sanitation, contingency, and emergency plans.
- 24-hour staff coverage, strict security, accountability, and contraband control.
- Comprehensive resident programs including case management, vocational training, and reintegration.
- Specific procedures for resident intake, discipline, medical services, food services, and release.
- Contractor must indemnify the U.S. Government and BOP from claims arising from contractor negligence.
Additional Notes
All responsible sources may submit a proposal. The solicitation will be distributed solely through SAM.gov; hard copies will not be available. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for updates. No telephone or written requests for the solicitation will be accepted.
Contact: Janel Ramsey (j3ramsey@bop.gov) or Laurence Faytaren (lfaytaren@bop.gov).