Request for Information - INCIDENT INSPECTIONS AND DETAINEE DEATH REVIEWS

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI is issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) to conduct market research. ICE is seeking information on potential vendors capable of providing Incident Inspections and Detainee Death Review Services. These services will support the Office of Detention Oversight (ODO) and the External Reviews and Analysis Unit (ERAU) in conducting compliance inspections of detention facilities and administrative reviews of detainee deaths.

• Provide expert operational, analytical, and administrative support for ODO and ERAU inspections, reviews, and special assignments.

• Conduct compliance inspections of detention facilities against various National Detention Standards (NDS), Non-Dedicated Intergovernmental Standards (NDIDS), Performance-Based National Detention Standards (PBNDS), or Family Residential Standards (FRS).

• Conduct administrative reviews of all detainee deaths in ICE custody (Detainee Death Reviews - DDR).

• Support special and focused reviews as requested by ICE leadership.

• Perform work primarily at ICE detention facilities (CONUS and OCONUS), with the possibility of remote inspections.

• Vendor administrative functions will be performed at the vendor's workspace; no government-provided workspace or resources will be available on-site.

• Vendors must submit a capability statement addressing seven specific questions regarding their capacity, experience, and understanding of the Draft Statement of Work (SOW).

• A rough cost estimate based on the provided labor categories and hours is required.

• Responses are due via email to Ejikeme Ezeala (ejikeme.ezeala@ice.dhs.gov) by Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 12:00 pm ET.

• Submissions must be in Word or PDF format, maximum 15 pages, and include a cover letter with specific company information (SAM registration, UEI, socio-economic status, etc.).

• All respondents must be registered on the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Information on company size and socio-economic status related to applicable NAICS codes is required.

• This is an RFI only and does not constitute a Request for Quotation (RFQ) or a commitment to contract.

• No costs incurred in responding will be reimbursed by the government.

• The government may use the information for planning purposes and reserves the right to hold one-on-one meetings with capable vendors.

• Questions regarding the RFI must be submitted via email to Ejikeme Ezeala by Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 12:00 pm ET. Responses to questions may be publicly posted.

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

This Statement of Work (SOW) aims to provide contractor support to the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The support is for conducting compliance inspections of detention facilities and performing detainee death reviews (DDRs) to ensure adherence to various ICE detention standards.

• Compliance Inspections: Conduct comprehensive reviews of ICE detention facilities' operational and administrative practices to determine compliance with National Detention Standards (NDS), Non-Dedicated Intergovernmental Detention Standards (NDIDS), Performance-Based National Detention Standards (PBNDS), and Family Residential Standards (FRS).

• Detainee Death Reviews (DDRs): Conduct focused, fact-finding investigations into the circumstances surrounding detainee deaths in ICE custody, assessing facility compliance with applicable health care and security standards.

• Analytical Support: Provide expert operational, analytical, and administrative support for ODO and ERAU inspections, reviews, and special assignments.

• Reporting: Prepare and submit detailed reports on inspection findings, deficiencies, best practices, recommendations, and trend analysis.

• Reports for compliance inspections are due within five (5) business days of completion.

• Final written reports for DDRs are due within thirty (30) business days of completion.

• Contractor personnel must maintain adequate workforce for uninterrupted performance and provide timely notification of personnel changes.

• Period of Performance: Base period of 12 months (including a 2-month transition), followed by four (4) 12-month option periods. The base period is March 18, 2026, through March 17, 2027.

• Place of Performance: Primarily at ICE detention facilities within CONUS and OCONUS locations. Remote inspections are also permissible. Contractor administrative functions will be performed at the contractor's workspace.

• Personnel: Requires specific labor categories including Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Medical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Detention/Corrections SMEs, and EH&S/Food Service SMEs. Personnel must meet defined experience and qualification requirements.

• Security: All contractor personnel require background investigations and must adhere to ICE security requirements, including obtaining an ICE PIV card and completing mandatory training.

• Travel: Contractor travel must be pre-approved by the COR. Reimbursement is per FAR and FTR/JTR.

• Government-Furnished Information (GFI): Contractors must adhere to specified ICE detention standards and policies.

• Conflict of Interest: Strict avoidance of conflicts of interest is required, particularly concerning prior employment with ICE or involvement in related contracts.

• Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents and materials produced under this contract.