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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 seeking a qualified vendor to supply 80 pre-fabricated double-bunk stackable steel modular prison cells and four structural steel mezzanines for a temporary high-security detention facility adjacent to Base Vertieres in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. This firm-fixed-price contract has a strict 45-day performance period, with a target award date of June 1, 2026, and a mandatory delivery deadline of July 17, 2026. The vendor must have the complete order of cells already fabricated and warehoused in the United States, ready for immediate shipment upon contract award. Design, fabrication, and delivery to Haiti are non-negotiable terms, along with the submission of detailed documentation confirming immediate product availability. Proposals will be evaluated primarily on technical merit—particularly the delivery timeline—and price, using a best value tradeoff approach. Vendors must demonstrate licensed and certified engineering capabilities within the U.S., provide detailed delivery schedules, past performance references, and a comprehensive logistics plan for international transport. The scope includes providing all installation components, engineering design services with shop drawings, bilingual operation manuals, warranty coverage, and installation training for INL staff. Only vendors that can ensure timely delivery and meet all specified technical and logistical requirements as outlined in the detailed Statement of Work should submit proposals. This procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 332311.
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Full Description
Haiti Base Vertieres Modular Prison - Delivery of Steel Modular Prison Cells and Structural Mezzanine
GENERAL INFORMATION
Issuing Organization: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL)
Award Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Contract
Period of Performance: Maximum 45 days from contract award
Target Award Date: June 1, 2026
Required Delivery Date: July 17, 2026
SUMMARY
The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) seeks a qualified vendor to deliver 80 pre-fabricated "SteelCell" double-bunk stackable modular prison cells and four structural steel mezzanines to Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The cells will be used to establish a temporary high-security detention facility adjacent to Base Vertieres to support Haitian National Police operations against gang activities.
CRITICAL TIMELINE REQUIREMENTS
This procurement has an extremely tight, non-negotiable timeline:
- Target Award Date: June 1, 2026
- Required Delivery Date: July 17, 2026
- Maximum Period of Performance: 45 days from award
ONLY VENDORS WHO ARE FULLY READY AND CAPABLE OF MEETING THIS TIMELINE SHOULD SUBMIT PROPOSALS.
The vendor must have all 80 modular cell units already fabricated and warehoused, ready for immediate deployment upon award execution. Vendors who cannot demonstrate immediate product availability and meet the delivery deadline should not submit proposals.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
1. Place of Performance (NON-NEGOTIABLE)
- Design and fabrication work must be performed in the United States
- Delivery must be to Port-au-Prince, Haiti (FOB Destination, freight prepaid)
- Proposals that do not confirm ability to deliver to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, will be deemed non-responsive
2. Product Availability (CRITICAL)
Vendors must provide in their technical proposal:
- Written documentation confirming current location of all 80 units
- Proof that units are fabricated and ready for immediate shipment
- If using subcontractor/supplier: signed commitment letter confirming immediate availability upon award
Proposals without this documentation will be deemed non-responsive.
3. Qualifications
- Licensed and certified in the United States to perform architectural, engineering, and fabrication services
- Qualified in-house engineering personnel, project management, and QA/QC monitoring
SCOPE OF WORK
See attached Statement of Work for complete requirements.
Key Requirements:
- 80 "SteelCell" double-bunk stackable modular cells (8'W x 12'L x 8'H)
- Four structural steel mezzanines with railings, stairs, and bar grating deck
- All installation components (shims, welding plates, nuts/bolts, etc.)
- Engineering design services and shop drawings
- Operations and Maintenance Manuals (French and English)
- Warranty plan
- Installation training for INL implementers
- Delivery to Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Note: This is not a brand name requirement. Other products meeting the same specifications will be considered.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Best Value Tradeoff Approach:
- Technical Score: 70%
- Price Score: 30%
Technical Evaluation Factors:
- Delivery Timeline (Most Important - 45%) - Fastest delivery receives highest score
- Manufacturing Capacity and Readiness (25%) - Demonstrated immediate availability
- Past Performance on Similar Projects (15%) - Minimum 3 verifiable references required
- Technical Compliance and Quality (10%) - Compliance with all specifications
- Logistics and Transportation Plan (5%) - Proven international delivery capability
Award will be made to the vendor whose proposal provides the best value considering technical merit and price. Delivery timeline is the most important factor.
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Submit three separate volumes:
Volume I - Technical Proposal
- Technical approach and methodology
- Product availability documentation (MANDATORY)
- Detailed delivery schedule with milestones
- Qualifications, certifications, and personnel
- Compliance matrix
Volume II - Past Performance
- Minimum 3 references from comparable projects (last 36 months)
- International delivery experience
- On-time delivery track record
Volume III - Price Proposal
- Total firm-fixed-price including all costs
- Detailed price breakdown
- Shipping to Port-au-Prince included
ATTACHMENTS
Offerors must carefully review all attachments, paying close attention to the Statement of Work.
The Statement of Work contains detailed technical specifications, code compliance requirements, deliverables, and all contractual requirements. Proposals must address all SOW requirements.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
- TIGHT TIMELINE: Only vendors with pre-fabricated units ready for immediate deployment should submit
- NON-NEGOTIABLE DELIVERY: Must deliver to Port-au-Prince, Haiti by July 17, 2026
- MANDATORY DOCUMENTATION: Product availability documentation required in technical proposal
- REVIEW THE SOW: All technical requirements, specifications, and deliverables are detailed in the attached Statement of Work