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Cognitive Assessment - Sources Sought Only
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This request for information is a market research initiative issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons under the Department of Justice to assess industry capabilities for developing a computer-based cognitive assessment system to evaluate cognitive abilities, academic achievement, and oral language skills among inmates. The effort is strictly for planning purposes under FAR Part 10 and does not constitute a solicitation, nor does it obligate the government to issue a future contract or award any funding. Respondents are asked to provide company details including their UEI number, business size classification, socioeconomic status, NAICS code, and SAM registration status, along with a capability statement outlining relevant experience and technical expertise. Industry feedback is also sought on appropriate contract types, suggested NAICS codes, industry risks, and rough order of magnitude pricing to inform potential acquisition strategies, including the possibility of a small business set-aside under FAR Part 19. The submission must be made by July 2, 2026, via email using a specified template and subject line; no payment is provided for response preparation, and no individual feedback will be given. The system must meet stringent federal security and accessibility standards, including Section 508 compliance, FIPS 140-2 encryption, FedRAMP certification for cloud hosting, and integration with DOJ-specific security protocols such as HSPD-12, FISMA, and FBOP InfoSec 1237.16. All contractor personnel must be U.S. citizens, obtain appropriate clearances—including background checks, fingerprinting, and urinalysis—and use government-furnished equipment to access federal systems. The government will require delivery of source code upon completion, and any cloud-based solution must be hosted in AWS GovCloud using SAML 2.0 or OAuth 2.0 for authentication with infrastructure-as-code templates. No formal contract clauses, evaluation factors, or pricing are established, as this is purely an information-gathering activity to determine market readiness and acquisition approach.
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Washington, DC, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) — MARKET RESEARCH ONLY
1. Purpose
This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for market research and planning purposes in accordance with FAR Part 10.
This notice:
- Is NOT a solicitation
- Does NOT constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quote (RFQ)
- Does NOT obligate the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract
Responses are voluntary and will be used to determine acquisition strategy, including potential small business set-aside decisions.
2. Requirement Overview
The Government is seeking information from qualified vendors for the following:
Project Area: Federal Bureau of Prisons Reentry Services Division (RSD)/Education Branch
Objective: The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is seeking a computer based- test (CBT) designed for the evaluation of comprehensive battery tests in the following areas: cognitive abilities, academic achievement, and oral language skills.
3. Set-Aside Market Research
The Government is conducting market research to determine the availability of capable small business concerns and to support a potential set-aside decision in accordance with FAR Part 19.
4. Information Requested from Industry (available in attached document for responses)
Company Information:
- Company name
- UEI number
- Business size and socio-economic status
- Primary NAICS code
- SAM registration status
Capability Statement:
- Relevant experience performing similar services
- Description of technical capabilities
Acquisition Feedback:
- Recommended contract type
- Suggested NAICS code
- Comments on industry standards or risks
- Rough order of magnitude pricing information
5. Submission Instructions
Responses shall be submitted electronically to: sborchert@bop.gov
Subject Line: “RFI Response — 15BNAS26-Cognitive Assessment
Submission Deadline: Thursday, July 2, 2026, 14:00 CT
***Responses should include answers on the attached Word document "Information Requested from Industry".
6. Important Notice to Respondents
This RFI is for informational purposes only.
The Government:
- Will not pay for response preparation costs
- Will not provide individual feedback
- May use submitted information for planning purposes
- May issue a solicitation at a later date
Responding to this RFI is not required to compete in any future procurement.
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