Solicitation Notice - USP Terre Haute - Life Connection Programming (Islamic Spiritual Guide)
ID: 15BFA025Q00000051Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFAOGRAND PRAIRIE, TX, 75051, USA

NAICS

Religious Organizations (813110)

PSC

SOCIAL- OTHER (G099)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a9ff24f0f8c94d1a87f976a5c1369105/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Prisons, is seeking proposals for Islamic Spiritual Guide services as part of the Life Connections Program at the United States Penitentiary in Terre Haute, Indiana. The contractor will be responsible for providing religious instruction, leading spiritual groups, and facilitating workshops for incarcerated individuals, requiring a recognized clergy designation and a minimum of three years of relevant experience, preferably in a correctional setting. This initiative underscores the government's commitment to rehabilitation through spiritual guidance, ensuring that inmates have access to diverse religious services that respect their rights and beliefs. Quotes are due by March 7, 2025, and interested parties should contact Justin Wray at jwray@bop.gov or call 202-580-9405 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Justin Wray
    (202) 580-9405
    jwray@bop.gov
    Files
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    15BFA025Q00000051 - Terre Haute LCP Islamic Spiritual Guide..pdf
    The solicitation issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons seeks proposals for Life Connections Program Islamic Spiritual Guide services at the United States Penitentiary in Terre Haute, Indiana. This contract, effective from May 1, 2025, will cover a base year and offers four optional extension years, with requirements including providing religious instruction, leading spiritual groups, and facilitating workshops for incarcerated individuals. The contractor must hold a recognized clergy designation and have three years of relevant experience, preferably in a correctional setting. Services will entail developing lesson plans aligned with program goals, fostering inclusive interactions among diverse religious backgrounds, and assessing the progress of participants. The contractor will operate under the supervision of the LCP Chaplain and is expected to maintain a professional demeanor in compliance with institutional security protocols. Key contract conditions include a firm-fixed price payment structure, regular evaluations of contractor performance, adherence to various federal regulations, and completing the necessary background checks to ensure security clearance. This solicitation emphasizes the government's commitment to rehabilitation through spiritual guidance while delivering essential support services to facilitate the reentry of incarcerated individuals into society.
    Attachment 1) Business_Management_Questionnaire.pdf
    The Business Management Questionnaire is designed to gather essential information from firms participating in federal contracts and grants. It requires firms to report the distribution of their work between commercial and government contracts, alongside details of their last three contracts of a related nature. For each contract, firms must provide customer contact details, contract numbers, types of work, monetary values, and the status of the contract. Additionally, the document requests banking references, the estimated percentage of work the firm will complete, and the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) of the firm and, if applicable, its parent company. The questionnaire aims to evaluate the capabilities and reliability of potential contractors or grant recipients, ensuring compliance and enhancing the government's understanding of a firm's experience in relevant work before awarding contracts. It serves as a systematic approach to collect vital information to assess the suitability of candidates in federal and state contracting processes.
    Attachment 2) BP_A0778 - Credentials of Religious Services Contractor.pdf
    The document is a credentialing form used by the U.S. Department of Justice's Federal Bureau of Prisons to evaluate potential contractors for religious services within correctional facilities. It includes sections requiring detailed personal information about the contractor, such as name, address, religious affiliation, civic or professional affiliations, and background checks like immigration status and foreign funding. The contractor must verify their religious credentials through a certifying authority and provide educational qualifications. Additionally, the contractor agrees to comply with regulations prohibiting the disparagement of inmates' religious beliefs and inclusion based on race, gender, or other factors. The form requires signatures from various officials, including chaplains and religious subject matter experts, to assess the contractor's suitability. This credentialing process is integral to ensuring that religious services provided in prisons adhere to federal regulations while promoting diversity and inclusivity among inmates. The overall purpose of the document reflects the commitment to uphold the rights of incarcerated individuals to practice their faith freely and without discrimination.
    Cover Letter - USP Terre Haute LCP Islamic Spiritual Guide.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Justice, through the Federal Bureau of Prisons, has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Islamic Spiritual Guide Services for the Life Connections Program at the United States Penitentiary in Terre Haute, Indiana. The solicitation package includes necessary information for potential quoters to submit their quotes, adhering to detailed instructions provided. All submitted quotes must comply with the requirement for registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and include a Unique Entity Number as mandated by FAR 52.212-4. The deadline for quotes is set for February 20, 2025, at noon Central Time, with submissions required to be electronic in PDF format via email. The government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation at any time, and no funds are currently available for this acquisition. Questions regarding the solicitation can be directed to the Contracting Officer via email. The RFQ emphasizes the importance of following the specified format and content to avoid disqualification from consideration. This solicitation illustrates the federal procurement process for services within correctional facilities and the requirement for compliance with regulations and guidelines.
    Updated Cover Letter - USP Terre Haute LCP Islamic Spiritual Guide (MOD 1).pdf
    The U.S. Department of Justice's Federal Bureau of Prisons has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Islamic Spiritual Guide Services as part of the Life Connections Program at the United States Penitentiary (USP) in Terre Haute, Indiana. The solicitation package contains detailed instructions for submitting a quote, which must adhere to specified content, format, and submission requirements outlined within the document. Quoters must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and include their Unique Entity ID in their submissions, adhering to NAICS code 813110. Quotes are due by March 7, 2025, via email, with a stipulation that faxed or hand-delivered submissions will not be accepted. Currently, funding is not available for the solicitation, and no awards will be made until funding is confirmed. The government retains the right to cancel the RFQ at any time without incurring costs for the quoters. Questions must be submitted in writing to the designated email address. This RFQ reflects the Bureau’s commitment to fostering religious and spiritual guidance within the prison system, guided by federal procurement policies and requirements.
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