Detention Facility Support for Seattle, WA Area of Responsibility
ID: 192126FSETACOMA01Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- GUARD (S206)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ed3dc0b591074f3f91dc457621f7229a/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, through the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive detention facility support services in the Seattle, WA area. This includes detention, transportation, and food services for approximately 1,635 detainees, with operations required 24/7, while adhering to strict compliance with the National Detention Standards (NDS) 2025, the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), and relevant accreditation standards. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price service agreement, with an anticipated performance period from March 28, 2025, to March 27, 2027, and an official Request for Proposals (RFP) expected to be published in late January or early February. Interested parties should direct their responses to DCRWest@ice.dhs.gov, including "NWIPC Presolicitation Response" in the subject line, as no proposals are currently being requested.

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    DCRWEST@ICE.DHS.GOV
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    Draft Solicitation.pdf
    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) in Seattle, WA, is soliciting bids for a single-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for detention facility services. The contractor will provide management, supervision, labor, and materials. Pricing details are not currently requested but an anticipated CLIN structure is provided, including firm-fixed-price for detention services and a 60-day transition period, labor-hour for guard services, and reimbursable rates for transportation and detainee volunteer work. The contract will have a one-year base period with a twelve-month option, though pricing will be requested for a five-year period. The anticipated period of performance is March 28, 2025, through March 27, 2027. Special requirements include maintaining specific insurance coverages, annual IT security awareness training, compliance with DHS security policies (DHS 4300A), and potential government security reviews and IT security accreditation. Standard FAR clauses are incorporated by reference and in full text, outlining terms for inspection, acceptance, payment, termination, and other contract conditions.
    NWIPC Performance Work Statement and Attachment 1-7.pdf
    The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive detention, transportation, and food services for detainees in the Seattle, WA area, specifically for the Northwest ICE Processing Center. The facility will house approximately 1,485 male and 150 female aliens, offering services seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day. Key requirements include compliance with the National Detention Standards (NDS) 2025, the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003, and accreditation from the American Correctional Association (ACA) and National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC). The contractor must furnish the facility, staff, equipment, and supplies, including armed transportation and on-call guard services. The facility must also provide dedicated administrative and support spaces for ICE, the Office of the Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), complete with necessary infrastructure and security. Health services must meet NDS 2025, NCCHC, and ACA standards, covering medical, dental, and mental health care, with strict protocols for emergencies, medical records, and detainee deaths. The contractor assumes absolute liability for escapes and must implement comprehensive suicide prevention programs. All services and facilities must adhere to stringent federal, state, and local laws and safety regulations.
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