Highway Construction Career Certification

The Federal Prison System under the Department of Justice is forecasting a contracting opportunity for Highway Construction Career Certification, targeting training and certification programs to develop skilled workforce capabilities in highway construction. This opportunity is designated as Full and Open/Unrestricted, meaning all entities are eligible to compete without socioeconomic set-asides. The North American Industry Classification System code 611210 indicates the focus is on vocational and vocational rehabilitation services, specifically aimed at providing career path training in highway construction trades. The anticipated place of performance is Marion, Illinois, suggesting the program will be delivered locally to support regional workforce development needs. Lashundra D. Thomas serves as the primary point of contact for this opportunity and can be reached at ldthomas@bop.gov, while Sarah Dean is designated as the Small Business Specialist at s3dean@bop.gov, offering guidance and support for small business applicants. The forecast was posted on August 10, 2026, and no formal solicitation number has been assigned yet, indicating this is a pre-solicitation notice to gauge market interest and prepare for a future procurement. Interested parties should monitor the official DOJ forecasting portal at the provided UI link for updates on the formal solicitation when it becomes available.