Cosmetology Program - FMC Carswell
ID: 15B50525PR000130Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFMC CARSWELLFORT WORTH, TX, 76127, USA

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL (U006)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/17fe7ef15cb043ae9c4d01415fa6054d/view
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    Description

    The Department of Justice, through the Federal Bureau of Prisons, is seeking a qualified contractor to provide a vocational training program in cosmetology at the Federal Medical Center, Carswell, located in Fort Worth, Texas. The program aims to deliver approximately 1,500 instructional hours annually, structured as a 1,000-hour curriculum that includes both theoretical knowledge and practical application, with classes scheduled Monday to Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., excluding federal holidays. This initiative is part of the Bureau's commitment to rehabilitating incarcerated individuals by equipping them with valuable skills for future employment opportunities. Interested vendors must respond by February 7, 2025, and ensure compliance with federal regulations, including registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and adherence to specific insurance standards. For further inquiries, contact Marleasia Johnson at M16JOHNSON@BOP.GOV or call 817-782-4126.

    Point(s) of Contact
    MARLEASIA JOHNSON
    (817) 782-4126
    M16JOHNSON@BOP.GOV
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    Cosmetology.SOW.2025.pdf
    The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) announces a request for proposals (RFP) for an Advanced Occupational Training Program in Cosmetology at the Federal Medical Center, Carswell. The goal is to enhance inmates' educational and work skills, ultimately aiding their re-entry into the workforce. The selected contractor will maintain compliance with Texas Department of License and Regulation requirements while offering a 1,000-hour curriculum covering theoretical knowledge, practical application, and live work experiences. Classes will operate 30 hours weekly, requiring the contractor to adhere to an institutional schedule due to the sensitive nature of the correctional environment. The contractor's responsibilities include providing comprehensive instruction, maintaining supplies, and performing evaluations of student progress. Important qualifications for instructors include vocational certification in cosmetology, teaching experience, and adherence to state educational standards. The document stresses the need for adherence to facility regulations, ensuring inmate safety and well-being, and establishes payment terms in accordance with federal regulations. This training program is part of BOP’s commitment to equipping inmates with valuable skills for future employment opportunities.
    Cosmetology Questionnaire FORM.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Justice, through the Federal Bureau of Prisons, is seeking market insights for a vocational training program in cosmetology for inmates at the Federal Medical Center, Carswell. This Sources Sought Questionnaire aims to establish a contract for a training provider capable of delivering approximately 1,500 hourly sessions annually, scheduled Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., excluding federal holidays. The contract will initially be for one year with the possibility of two additional years based on government discretion. Interested vendors must indicate their business size according to NAICS code 611310, which applies to educational institutions, and must confirm registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). Additionally, they are required to adhere to specific insurance standards and confirm compliance with federal regulations on subcontracting. Responses must be submitted by February 7, 2025, and all communication regarding the solicitation will be managed through the SAM website. This initiative underscores the Bureau's commitment to providing rehabilitation opportunities for incarcerated individuals by facilitating vocational training programs.
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