Religious Services
ID: RFI2024ReligiousServicesType: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENTDETENTION COMPLIANCE AND REMOVALSWASHINGTON, DC, 20024, USA

NAICS

Religious Organizations (813110)

PSC

OPERATION OF RELIGIOUS FACILITIES (M1FE)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/826e3b121abe4d6aa5485d672abf9bea/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through its Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) division, is seeking capability statements from small businesses to provide religious services at five ICE detention facilities located in Batavia, NY; Miami, FL; Los Fresnos, TX; Florence, AZ; and El Paso, TX. The objective of this procurement is to establish a Religious Services Program that includes the provision of chaplains and support staff to facilitate detainees' access to religious practices in accordance with federal regulations and standards. This initiative underscores the importance of accommodating the spiritual needs of detained individuals while ensuring compliance with security protocols. Interested vendors must submit their capability statements by 3:00 PM ET on November 8, 2024, and direct any inquiries to Diana Brozi at diana.brozi@ice.dhs.gov by October 29, 2024.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Diana Brozi
    Diana.Brozi@ice.dhs.gov
    Files
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    Draft Performance Work Statement Religious Services.docx
    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), specifically the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), seeks contractors to implement a Religious Services Program at five dedicated Service Processing Centers (SPCs) across the U.S. This initiative aims to ensure detained noncitizens can practice their faith in accordance with the Performance Based National Detention Standards (PBNDS) 2011 and federal law. The program will include onsite chaplains and support staff responsible for organizing worship services, religious instruction, and pastoral care, while maintaining compliance with relevant regulations. Contractor personnel must undergo background checks and be qualified to provide religious care. The Contractor will ensure equitable religious access, coordinate with local volunteers for diverse faith needs, and maintain a system for monitoring and reporting activities to ICE. Standards of conduct will guide staff behavior, emphasizing impartiality and respect for the rights of detained individuals. The contract spans a total of five years, divided into one base year and four option periods, and is subject to rigorous quality assurance evaluations to ensure satisfactory performance and compliance with the established measures. This effort reflects ICE's commitment to uphold the religious rights of noncitizens in custody while maintaining the security and order of detention facilities.
    Q_A_Session2_RFI2024ReligiousServices.xlsx
    The document consists of responses to a Request for Information (RFI) regarding religious services for the Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement (DHS/ICE). It outlines specific inquiries about the qualifications and arrangements for chaplain personnel within detention facilities. Key points include the importance of recruiting chaplains from diverse faith backgrounds, primarily focusing on Christianity, Islam, and preferences for Muslim or Jewish representation. The document clarifies logistical responsibilities, such as response times for emergencies, and the qualifications of personnel involved. It also addresses contractor incentives for recruiting in hard-to-fill locations, indicating that this responsibility falls to the contractor. Furthermore, it highlights conditions under which personnel may need to travel between facilities and stipulates expectations regarding timely arrivals during emergencies. Overall, the document aims to guide potential contractors on the government's expectations for delivering religious services in detention centers, reinforcing a commitment to accommodate the spiritual needs of detained individuals.
    Questions_Answers_RFI2024ReligiousServices_.pdf
    The Request for Information (RFI) for Religious Services is a recompete process aimed at renewing a contract for these services. The incumbent for this contract is JESUIT REFUGEE SERVICE USA, and the current contract number associated with this service is 70CDCR20P00000008. This document serves to clarify the status of the contract, indicating that it is not a new procurement but a continuation under a competitive bidding framework. The RFI seeks to engage potential service providers while ensuring continuity and oversight in the delivery of religious services. This process underscores the federal government's commitment to transparent and accountable contracting practices.
    RFI Religious Services.docx
    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through its Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) division, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather capability statements from small businesses for the provision of religious services at five ICE detention facilities located in New York, Florida, Texas, and Arizona. The RFI aims to inform and plan for a Religious Services Program, requiring chaplains and support staff to assist detainees in practicing their faith respectfully and safely. Interested vendors must demonstrate their capacity to supply trained chaplains and program managers across these sites, ensuring 24/7 accessibility and coordination of worship services. The submission deadline for capability statements is November 8, 2024, with inquiries due by October 29, 2024. The document emphasizes that this RFI is for informational purposes only and does not represent a request for proposals or guarantee contract awards, encouraging market participation and refining procurement strategy.
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