FCI Bryan: Electrical Program Pre-Solicitation Notice
ID: 15BFA025Q00000075Type: Presolicitation
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JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFAOGRAND PRAIRIE, TX, 75051, USA

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Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

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EDUCATION/TRAINING- VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL (U006)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Prisons, is soliciting bids for a firm fixed-price contract to provide an Electrical Certificate Program for inmates at the Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas. This program aims to equip inmates with industry-recognized certifications that will qualify them for entry-level employment in the electrical field upon their release, with training provided to a maximum of 15 inmates, five days a week for up to 30 hours weekly over a base year and four optional renewal years. The initiative underscores the Bureau's commitment to vocational training as a means of supporting inmate rehabilitation and reintegration into society, while ensuring compliance with community standards and institutional regulations. Interested contractors should contact Justin Wray at jwray@bop.gov or call 815-259-1018 for further details regarding the solicitation.

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    The Federal Bureau of Prisons is soliciting bids for a firm fixed-price contract to provide an Electrical Certificate Program for inmates at the Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas. The program is designed to equip inmates with industry-recognized certifications that qualify them for entry-level employment in electrical work upon their release. The contract includes a base year followed by four optional renewal years. Each year, the contractor will provide training to an estimated maximum of 15 inmates, occurring 5 days a week for up to 30 hours weekly. The solicitation outlines the need for accredited instructors and relevant educational materials, specifying compliance with community standards and institutional regulations. It also reiterates that the contractor's operations will not constitute an employer-employee relationship with the Bureau of Prisons, emphasizing that all services must adhere to strict security and operational conditions inherent to correctional facilities. Contractors must fulfill rigorous background checks and privacy training requirements due to the sensitive nature of working in a correctional environment. Overall, this initiative is part of the Bureau's commitment to vocational training, supporting inmate rehabilitation and reintegration into society by providing relevant skills and certifications in a sustainable manner.
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