CONTRACT DETENTION FACILITY – WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS
ID: PODSSN02Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFUS MARSHALS SERVICEUS DEPT OF JUSTICE, USMSLANDOVER, MD, 20785, USA

NAICS

Facilities Support Services (561210)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- GUARD (S206)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/15a00fd0f2ef47a2a6d4b42e7754b517/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of Justice, through the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), is seeking information from potential contractors for a Contract Detention Facility in the Western District of Texas. The requirement focuses on existing secure detention facilities with a capacity of 1,000 to 1,200 beds, along with secure transportation services that include jail-to-court transfers and guard services. This initiative is part of the USMS's strategic planning to ensure that potential offers align with operational needs before moving to a competitive procurement process. Interested businesses are encouraged to submit a capability statement by April 11, 2025, and can contact Arness Harris at arness.harris@usdoj.gov or Dane H. Smith at dane.smith@usdoj.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Arness Harris
    arness.harris@usdoj.gov
    Dane H. Smith
    dane.smith@usdoj.gov
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    SSN - District W TX 2025.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) has issued a Sources Sought Notice seeking information from potential contractors for support services related to a Contract Detention Facility in the Western District of Texas. This notice aims to gather market information and does not constitute a commitment to procure services or a request for proposals. The USMS is specifically looking for existing secure detention facilities with a capacity of 1,000 to 1,200 beds, as well as secure transportation services including prison-to-court transfers and guard services. Interested businesses, both large and small, are encouraged to submit a capability statement detailing their expertise, management approach, and relevant past performance. Responses are due by April 11, 2025. The initiative reflects the government’s strategic planning phase, aiming to ensure that potential offers align with its operational needs before proceeding to a competitive procurement process.
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    CONTRACT DETENTION FACILITY – WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS
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