RFI_SAM.gov.pdf

Request for Information (RFI)

Issue Date: May 20, 2026 Response Date: Responses shall not exceed 15 pages. Due no later than 10am EST, June 10, 2026.

Point of Contact:

Name: Treva Paris Title: Contract Specialist (contractor) Email: Treva.Paris@us.doj.gov

Submission Method:

Email: Treva.Paris@us.doj.gov

This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for market research and planning purposes. The issuing organization seeks to understand industry capabilities, available solutions, delivery approaches, and cost structures related to the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Audit Function.

This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Quotations (RFQ), Invitation for Bids (IFB), or a commitment on the part of the Government to conduct a solicitation in the future. All information provided is strictly voluntary and no reimbursement will be made by the Government for any costs associated with providing a response to this notice or otherwise participating in market research activities. Further, the U.S. Department of Justice offers no assurance that a solicitation will result from this notice.

NORTH AMERICAN CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE

541611 for Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

The attached draft SOW will provide more specifics on the required tasks.

ALL organizations with the capability and availability to perform the requirement under the applicable NAICS code are invited to submit a response to this notice.

Information Requested The U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) is requesting responses to the questions below:

Organizational Experience and Qualifications

a) Describe your organization’s experience supporting PREA-related programs, including auditing, auditor training, compliance monitoring, or technical assistance activities.

b) Provide at least two examples of projects within the last five years where your organization managed comprehensive PREA audit support services for federal, state, county/local, juvenile, or community confinement facilities.

c) For each example provided, identify:

a. Contract/customer name

b. Period of performance

c. Scope of work performed

d. Contract value

e. Number of personnel assigned

f. Outcomes achieved

d) Describe your organization’s experience operating under NAICS/SIN 541611 or comparable management and professional support services contracts.

e) Describe your experience working with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), correctional agencies, detention facilities, or other criminal justice entities.

Auditor Training, Certification, and Oversight

a) Describe your organization’s experience developing, delivering, and administering auditor training, certification, and recertification programs.

b) What methodologies or quality assurance processes does your organization use to ensure consistency and reliability in auditor evaluations?

c) Describe your experience administering oversight or compliance monitoring programs for certified auditors or inspectors.

d) How would your organization address auditor performance concerns, ethics violations, or inconsistencies in audit findings?

e) Describe your experience developing or maintaining auditor handbooks, standard operating procedures (SOPs), or compliance guidance documentation.

Staffing and Personnel

a) Describe your proposed staffing approach for supporting nationwide PREA audit operations.

b) What qualifications and subject matter expertise would your organization require for personnel support:

a. Auditor training

b. Auditor oversight

c. Audit instrument management

d. System administration

e. Technical assistance

c) Does your organization have personnel who currently possess federal security clearances? If yes, identify clearance levels.

d) Describe your ability to recruit, retain, and surge qualified personnel in support of nationwide audit activities.

Transition and Implementation

a) Describe your recommended transition approach for assuming responsibility for:

a. Auditor training and certification activities

b. Audit Assignment System operations

c. Audit Instrument management

d. PREA resource clearinghouse migration

b) What transition risks do you foresee associated with migrating resources from the PREA Resource Center website to the BJA website?

c) Estimate the level of effort (labor categories and approximate hours/FTEs) required during transition and steady-state operations.

Pricing Model

The US DOJ requests non‑binding market research pricing for services delivered through defined labor categories. The intent is to understand prevailing market rates, cost drivers, and pricing structures associated with [describe the service domain]. Pricing submitted in response to this RFI is informational only and shall not be considered a formal offer or proposal.

Industry Feedback

a) Please provide feedback regarding the feasibility, clarity, or completeness of the draft requirements.

b) Identify any areas where additional government clarification would improve industry understanding of the requirement.

c) Are there any recommended changes to the scope, performance objectives, deliverables, or staffing assumptions?

d) Please identify any potential barriers to competition or performance risks associated with this requirement.