R -- Tucson, Arizona

The Office of the Federal Detention Trustee (OFDT) on behalf of the United States Marshall Service (USMS), is conducting a Sources Sought synopsis for information purposes only. This is not a solicitation announcement. Currently, no solicitation is available. This request for information does not commit the Government to pay any cost incurred in preparation of any submission to this Sources Sought Notice. USMS, ICE, and OFDT have determined an anticipated growth of 2,500 to 3,000 prisoners within the next 5 to 8 months in the area of Tucson, Arizona. We project this growth to last a minimum of 24 months. The growth would be misdemeanor cases being housed for 30-60 days, which would not require ?high? security. The purpose of this request for information is to gain knowledge of potential qualified commercial or government sources that would be able to provide bed space to fulfill this requirement. Responses to this sources sought synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought synopsis, and if the Government still plans to proceed with the acquisition, a solicitation announcement will be publicized in the FedBizOpps. All interested offerors will be required to respond to the solicitation announcement in addition to responding to this sources sought synopsis. It is the potential offeror's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of any solicitation or synopsis. OFDT is in search of existing or planned secured detention facility located in Arizona, New Mexico, or Southern California. The requirement will include secure transportation services to and from the Tucson, Arizona areas. The contractor shall provide comprehensive detention services for the safe, secure, and humane confinement for a population principally consisting of prisoners or detainees charged with federal offenses and detained while awaiting trial or sentencing, a hearing on immigration status, or deportation. Services are to be provided in the contractor owned or a leased detention/correctional facilities. Potential vendors should submit facilities they wish the government to consider. Information at minimum should be facility size; security level; any and all accreditations; location; name and address of firm; size of business; average annual revenue for past 3 years and number of employees; ownership; whether they are large, small, small disadvantaged; number of years in business; affiliate information: parent company, joint venture partners, potential teaming partners, prime contractor (if potential sub) or subcontractors (if potential prime); list of customers covering past five years (highlight relevant work performed, contract numbers, contract type, dollar value of each procurement; and point of contact name, address, and phone number). This synopsis is for information and planning purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited. All responses shall be submitted to Anthony H. Bigesby, Supervisory Contract Specialist, OFDT, 4601 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 910, Arlington, VA 22203 or via e-mail at Anthony.Bigesby@usdoj.gov, no later than December 15, 2007.