FCI Danbury - Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Educational Programming
ID: 15BFA025N00000113Type: Sources Sought
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JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFAOGRAND PRAIRIE, TX, 75051, USA

NAICS

Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL (U006)

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https://sam.gov/opp/e0a0b0f2a9624727a9e35110392da8d8/view
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    The U.S. Department of Justice, through the Federal Bureau of Prisons, is seeking contractors to provide accredited Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) educational programming at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Danbury, Connecticut. The objective is to equip incarcerated adults with the skills necessary for entry-level positions in the HVAC industry, with the program expected to accommodate up to 30 participants and include a hands-on instructional component. This initiative is part of the Bureau's broader effort to enhance vocational training and rehabilitation opportunities for individuals in custody. Interested vendors are encouraged to respond to the market research questionnaire to assist in the preparation for a potential solicitation, with proposals required to meet specific accreditation and regulatory standards. For further inquiries, contact Justin Wray at jwray@bop.gov or call 815-259-1018.

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    Justin Wray
    (815) 259-1018
    jwray@bop.gov
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    FCI Danbury Market Research Questionnaire with SOW..pdf
    The U.S. Department of Justice's Federal Bureau of Prisons is seeking contractors to provide accredited Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) instruction at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Danbury, Connecticut. This market research aims to gather information about potential vendors in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 10, with the contract anticipated to cover a base year and four options. The HVAC program will aim to equip incarcerated Adults in Custody (AICs) with the skills necessary for entry-level jobs in the industry, serving up to 30 participants. Services will be provided Monday through Friday during designated hours and will not occur on federal holidays. The contractor is required to be accredited and to follow specific regulations, including insurance requirements, and needs to prepare a proposal within a designated time frame. Additionally, the contractor must ensure that instruction includes a hands-on component and provide all necessary curriculum materials. The document also specifies operational and safety standards to maintain compliance within the correctional environment. Responses to the market research questionnaire will assist in preparing for a potential solicitation and subsequent procurement processes, reinforcing the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ initiative to offer vocational programs aimed at rehabilitation and skill development for AICs.
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