Sole Source (NOI) Medical Detention Services (South Carolina)
Overview
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Qualification Details
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 U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), under the Department of Justice, has issued a Special Notice / Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a sole source contract for Contractor Owned/Contractor-Operated Medical Detention Services in the District of South Carolina. This action is for a facility to house federal detainees and is intended for Correct Care of South Carolina, LLC, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(b)(2). Interested parties who believe they can meet this requirement must submit a capability statement by February 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the acquisition of medical detention services for individuals charged with federal offenses who are awaiting trial, sentencing, or deportation. The services necessitate a contractor-owned and contractor-operated facility with a capacity for 40 detainees. Key deliverables include providing special housing units, secure transportation, and guard services. The facility must be geographically located within the primary district of South Carolina.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice / Notice of Intent (Sole Source)
- Agency: U.S. Marshals Service, Department of Justice
- NAICS Code: 561210 (Correctional facilities, privately operated)
- Product Service Codes (PSCs): M1FF (Operation of Penal Facilities), S206 (Housekeeping-Guard services)
- Set-Aside: Not set aside for a small business concern
- Place of Performance: Columbia, SC, United States
Submission & Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive quotes. However, interested parties who believe they can meet the requirement and that competition would be advantageous must submit a written capability statement. This statement must contain clear and convincing evidence of their ability to provide the specified services.
- Submission Deadline: February 25, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
- Submission Method: E-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to Tara Gray (tara.gray@usdoj.gov).
Additional Notes
This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation. Any future solicitation will be posted and distributed solely through SAM.gov. Interested parties are responsible for continuously monitoring SAM.gov for all updates and amendments. No telephone requests or offers will be honored, and costs incurred in preparing responses will not be reimbursed by the Government.