RFI for Juvenile Detention Services within the boundaries of the contiguous 48 states (excluding Alaska and Hawaii)

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is conducting market research for secure juvenile detention services for male and female offenders. This notice supports a potential Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract covering the contiguous 48 United States. This is a new procurement with no incumbent contractor. The scope involves operating a secure juvenile correctional facility with work release capabilities for 6 to 15 beds. Performance must comply with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards and the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA). The available documentation includes a March 2025 Statement of Work, a technical survey, and a clarification confirming the lack of an incumbent. These materials detail staffing ratios, training requirements, and facility standards necessary for the residential reentry mission. The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is seeking information on qualified sources for secure juvenile detention services. This requirement applies to facilities in the contiguous 48 United States. The agency is using this RFI to assess market feasibility and refine its acquisition strategy. The Bureau of Prisons is researching the operation of secure juvenile detention facilities within the contiguous 48 states. This is a new procurement for the care and custody of federal juvenile offenders, including those sentenced or placed under supervision by Federal Courts. The anticipated contract is an IDIQ with a one-year base and four option years.