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INL/Haiti: Modular Prisons
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The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of supplying 80 double-bunk modular SteelCell detention units and four structural steel mezzanines for a high-security prison facility near Base Vertieres in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The units must be 8 feet 4.25 inches wide by 12 feet 6.5 inches long by 8 feet 4.5 inches high, fabricated to detention-grade standards under ACA, IBC, ASTM, AISC 360, and ASCE 7 specifications, with all components including shims, welding plates, nuts, and bolts included. The mezzanines must feature railings, stairs with slopes between 30 and 50 degrees, and bar grating decks, and must be either hot-dipped galvanized or primed and coated with two layers of enamel paint. All work must be designed and fabricated in the United States, with delivery FOB Port-au-Prince, Haiti, including customs documentation such as a commercial invoice containing the Harmonized Tariff Code, country of origin, and declared value. The contractor must provide bilingual (English and French) operations and maintenance manuals, a warranty plan in English with registered serial numbers and points of contact, and installation training for INL personnel. Crucially, vendors must have the SteelCell units already fabricated, warehoused, and immediately available for deployment upon contract award, with the entire performance period not exceeding three months and a target completion date of July 31, 2026. Responses are required to confirm the vendor’s Unique Entity Identifier, small business status under NAICS 332311, ability to meet the three-month timeline, and immediate product availability. No pricing information is requested at this stage, and the government will not reimburse any costs associated with submitting responses. The evaluation for a future solicitation will assess technical approach, qualifications, past performance including international delivery experience, and price realism, though no weights or award methodology have been finalized. All submissions must be emailed to Courtney Wesely at WeselyCJ@state.gov no later than May 18, 2026, at 9:00 PM ET, in PDF format, and must include a complete review of the attached Statement of Work and Attachment A.
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Place of Performance
DC, HTISet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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Full Description
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), is conducting market research to identify qualified sources capable of designing, fabricating, and delivering 80 double-bunk stackable modular "SteelCell" detention units and four structural steel mezzanines for a high-security prison facility adjacent to Base Vertieres in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
CRITICAL TIMELINE REQUIREMENTS:
- Period of Performance: No greater than THREE (3) MONTHS from contract award
- Target Completion Date: July 31, 2026
- Immediate Availability Required: Vendors must have "SteelCell" units already fabricated and warehoused, ready for immediate deployment upon award
This is a Sources Sought notice only and does NOT constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract.
RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS
Interested vendors MUST review the complete Statement of Work (attached) in its entirety before responding.
If you are capable of meeting all requirements, please email Contracting Officer Courtney Wesely directly at WeselyCJ@state.gov with the following information:
- Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
- Small business size status for NAICS 332311
- Confirmation that delivery requirements can be met (three-month period of performance and/or an expeditated delivery of July 31, 2026)
- Confirmation that "SteelCell" equipment is immediately available for deployment
SCOPE OVERVIEW
The contractor will provide:
- 80 double-bunk "SteelCell" stackable modular units (8' 4.25" W x 12' 6.5" L x 8' 4.5" H)
- Engineered design and fabrication of four structural steel mezzanines with railings, stairs, and bar grating
- All installation components (shims, welding plates, nuts/bolts, etc.)
- Shipping and delivery to Port-au-Prince, Haiti (FOB destination)
- Shop drawings, O&M manuals (French and English), warranty plan
- Installation training for INL implementers
Place of Performance: Design and fabrication in the United States; delivery to Port-au-Prince, Haiti
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Contracting Officer: Courtney Wesely
Email: WeselyCJ@state.gov
Submission Deadline: Tuesday, May 18th, no later than 9:00PM ET
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The Government will use responses to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy, including set-aside considerations and evaluation methodology.
The Government will not pay for information submitted in response to this Sources Sought notice and will not reimburse any costs associated with preparing responses.
Attachment: Complete Statement of Work (SOW) & Attachment A - MUST BE REVIEWED IN ITS ENTIRETY
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