Caregiver and Monitor Services - Rio Grande Valley Sector OBP

The United States Border Patrol (USBP), Rio Grande Valley Sector, is preparing to solicit services for monitoring and caregiving for detainees identified as Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) and Family Units (FMUA) at the new Centralized Processing Center (CPC) in the Rio Grande Valley. This upcoming solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 624190 and will be managed by the Department of Homeland Security’s Procurement Directorate Contracting Division. The official solicitation is anticipated to be posted by May 30, 2015, with notification and bidding opportunities available through government-wide portals such as www.fbo.gov and www.fedbid.com. Interested contractors are advised to monitor these platforms for formal solicitation details. Prior to the release of the solicitation, the contracting officer, Frank S. Duarte, is available to address any inquiries to ensure vendors have the necessary information to prepare their proposals. The services sought are essential for the care and supervision of vulnerable populations within USBP custody, reflecting an ongoing commitment to humane treatment at the RGV Sector’s new facilities. The contract will be executed with firms capable of meeting the specific compliance and operational requirements of caregiver and monitor roles in this sensitive environment.