The Federal Bureau of Prisons is conducting market research for Emergency Medical Transport (EMS) Services at the Federal Correctional Complex in Butner, North Carolina. This Market Research Questionnaire, dated December 18, 2025, seeks information from potential contractors to provide 24/7 emergent ambulance services, including ALS and BLS, for Adults in Custody and escorting officers. The contract will have a base year and four optional 12-month renewal periods. The questionnaire asks about business size (NAICS code 621910, small business standard $22.5 million), capability to provide firm fixed unit prices, proposal preparation time, SAM registration, insurance consistency with North Carolina standards, compliance with FAR 52.219-14, ability to provide 911 EMS services, estimated response time, and possession of a Granville County franchise permit. It also outlines the inclusion of specific DOJ clauses regarding personnel security, information security, and prohibition on access by non-U.S. citizens to DOJ IT Systems. Interested parties must monitor www.beta.SAM.gov for all future solicitation information.
The Bureau of Prison's Field Acquisition Office in Grand Prairie, Texas, is seeking a contractor to provide 24/7 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for Adult in Custody (AIC) in crisis health situations. Services include Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) emergency and non-emergency transportation to local hospitals in Butner, North Carolina. The contractor must comply with federal, state, and local laws, including HIPAA and North Carolina Ambulance Statutes, and maintain specific insurance and certifications. Drivers and attendants must wear identification, possess current first aid and BLS/ACLS certifications, and adhere to strict conduct rules, including prohibitions on substance use, violence, and non-emergent stops. Vehicles must meet federal, state, and local equipment standards, be well-maintained, and allow direct communication with BOP staff. Billing will be a fixed/capitated price per transport, with detailed monthly reports required. The contractor must also have a contingency plan and notify the BOP of any incidents or accidents during transport.