The U.S. Department of Justice, through the Federal Bureau of Prisons, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential vendors for Residential Reentry Center (RRC) and Home Confinement (HC) services specifically for male offenders in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. The RFI seeks responses from experienced providers to gauge the feasibility of offering such services, with an anticipated solicitation for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract involving approximately 300 in-house beds and 150 home confinement placements. Input regarding local concerns, zoning issues, and the availability of transportation for inmates is requested. The Bureau emphasizes that this RFI is for information purposes only and does not commit the government to any contract. Vendors are encouraged to provide their capabilities, experiences, and any relevant legal, environmental, or community issues that may impact the implementation of these services. This initial outreach aims to foster communication and prepare for a detailed future solicitation, with responses due by November 21, 2024, and further questions managed via the designated contracting officer.
The government announcement is a Request For Information (RFI) concerning the provision of Residential Reentry Center (RRC) services in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, which includes parts of Maryland and Virginia. This RFI aims to identify qualified service providers capable of fulfilling upcoming solicitation requirements for RRC services, including Home Confinement (HC) placements specifically for male offenders. The anticipated solicitation will be structured as an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, featuring tiered pricing with both a guaranteed minimum and an estimated maximum for placements. The projections include a maximum of 300 in-house RRC beds and placement capacity for 150 residents in the HC program within a 150-mile radius of the facility. The Bureau invites feedback from community service providers regarding the feasibility of offering these services in the specified geographic area.