Spiritual Guide Services – Values and Responsibility Programming (Non-Denominational)

The contract seeks to provide secular, values-based guidance through the Life Connections Program at FCI Milan, focusing on fostering personal responsibility and lasting behavioral change among participants without religious or denominational influence. Services must be delivered in alignment with a structured framework designed to support inmate development through ethical reasoning, self-discipline, and accountability, ensuring all programming remains inclusive and compliant with federal guidelines for non-denominational support. The work will be performed at the facility in Milan, Michigan, with a zip code of 48160, and is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses are eligible to compete. The solicitation was posted on July 23, 2026, with a response deadline of August 19, 2026, and falls under the NAICS code 611699 for other educational support services. The awarding agency is the Department of Justice, operating through the Federal Bureau of Prisons, and the requirement emphasizes outcomes driven by measurable behavioral improvements rather than spiritual or religious instruction. Contractors must demonstrate experience in delivering evidence-based, non-faith-based intervention programs in correctional settings and be prepared to meet all federal standards for program integrity, participant safety, and data reporting. The opportunity is open exclusively to small businesses certified under the SBA program, and the location of performance is strictly limited to FCI Milan.