RFI for Juvenile Detention Services within the boundaries of the contiguous 48 states (excluding Alaska and Hawaii)

The Department of Justice’s Residential Reentry – Co is seeking information through a sources-sought notice under solicitation number 15BRRC26N00000009 to explore potential contractors for comprehensive juvenile detention services within the contiguous 48 states, excluding Alaska and Hawaii. This Request for Information (RFI) is not a solicitation for proposals and serves only to gather industry capabilities and planning data ahead of a potential future contract. The effort is classified under NAICS code 623990 and targets the operation of secure juvenile correctional facilities with work release components, requiring full responsibility for the safety, care, custody, and accountability of federal juvenile offenders. Anticipated contract structure includes a one-year base period with four one-year option periods, subject to performance and funding. Key operational requirements mandate adherence to American Correctional Association Standards, Bureau of Prisons policies, PREA, and relevant federal statutes including 18 U.S.C. §5038 for confidentiality and 18 U.S.C. §§5031–5040 for record management. Contractors must maintain a one-to-ten case manager-to-juvenile ratio, provide weekly individual and group sex offender counseling, submit quarterly progress and quality control reports, and ensure all key personnel—such as the Facility Director, Assistant Director, School Principal, and Security Supervisor—are full-time U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents with appropriate experience and qualifications, including a minimum of five years in juvenile justice with three in management for the Facility Director. All staff must comply with ADA accessibility requirements, OSHA and EPA standards for handling hazardous materials, and follow strict protocols for labeling, storing, and accounting for toxic, caustic, and flammable substances. Financial reimbursement and invoicing require submission of certified statements detailing offender days, rates, and total amounts to the Bureau of Prisons, along with Standard Form 1034 for specific expenditures such as release gratuity and transportation. Contractors are obligated to maintain comprehensive internal systems for policy review, staff training, dissemination of updates to offenders and guardians, and corrective actions for monitoring findings. Performance is evaluated annually via CPARS across six domains including accountability, programs, and communications, with responses due within 15 working days. Non-compliance or failure to remedy deficiencies may result in monetary sanctions or contract termination. Proprietary information may be protected under FOIA Exemption 4 if clearly marked, and all responses must include organizational details, TIN, DUNS,