FY27 Treatment Services: Eastern District of Texas

The United States Probation and Pretrial Services Office for the Eastern District of Texas is seeking to procure behavioral health and substance abuse treatment services, including urine collection, testing, and reporting, through Blanket Purchase Agreements for the period beginning October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with an option to extend the term for up to four additional years in twelve-month increments, subject to a total maximum contract duration of five years. The solicitation, numbered 0540-27-0034, was posted on June 24, 2026, with responses due by July 27, 2026, and is targeted at vendors capable of delivering services within the Denton, Texas catchment area. Offerors must demonstrate the availability of a compliant facility, employed professionals with verified credentials, and pricing that is at or below the rates offered to their most favored customer for comparable services. Proposals will be evaluated under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) framework, where technical acceptability is determined by strict pass/fail criteria, including completion of the AO 367 form, valid SAM registration, submission of full pricing for all project codes, and full compliance with solicitation sections A, B, I, K, and L. Pricing must be balanced and realistic, with unbalanced or potentially abusive pricing leading to rejection. Vendors must adhere to stringent operational, security, and ethical requirements. All staff must undergo mandatory security training on handling sensitive information, with annual refresher training required; unauthorized access or disclosure triggers immediate reporting under Clause 2-57. Personnel are prohibited from having active criminal investigations, convictions for sexual offenses, or pending license issues without explicit written approval. No staff may have relationships with defendants or probation officers that constitute a conflict of interest, and all changes in personnel must be reported within three business days. Performance must occur at pre-approved facilities that comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including ADA accessibility, and any change in location requires 30 days’ advance notice and formal modification. Invoicing must follow the AO 367 template and be submitted electronically; EFT details must be current in SAM. Documentation requirements include monthly sign-in logs, testing logs for urinalysis and breathalyzer, treatment plans updated quarterly, and signed release forms, with all records retained for three years. The contract incorporates standard FAR clauses for contract extension and inspection, and compliance with the