Sol_DOIAFBO210073.pdf

Sources Sought Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)

Department of Justice Services (OJS) Corrections Study

In accordance with the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. § 47, qualified Indian Economic Enterprise’s (IEEs) are requested to respond to this sources sought notification. This is a sources sought for a potential requirement to execute a study to examine and analyze approximately nineteen (19) closed in-custody death cases between 2016 and 2021. BIA is issuing this RFI as a means of conducting market research, which will assist the Contracting Office in determining whether potential IEE vendors have the capability, knowledge and prior experience completing a similar task and scope. This notice shall not be construed as a formal solicitation or an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any services. In addition, it does not guarantee that a subsequent solicitation will be issued. Costs associated with any submission shall not be reimbursed by the Government.

THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT SEEKING PROPOSALS AND WILL NOT ACCEPT

UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS.

The probable goals of this project are:

1. Evaluate the thoroughness and effectiveness of the closed in-custody investigations.

2. Evaluate the effectiveness of department policies and tactics related to determining if current policy is followed in the manner which the investigation is conducted.

3. Evaluate whether the supervisors are effectively evaluating the force used by officers.

4. Evaluate if the use of force was fully and fairly investigated.

5. Evaluate whether the investigations meet common industry standards for proper evaluation of deadly force incidents pursuant to law, policy and training.

6. Evaluation of practical application of BIA in death investigations to include that investigators have proper training and skills to effectively investigate ICD incidents.

7. Evaluation of training, equipment and communication surrounding the ICD incidents.

SUBMISSION INFORMATION:

All pages and text should be 12 point Times New Roman font with 1” margins.

COVER SHEET - 1 page

1. Vendor name, address, website, Data Universal Numbering Systems (DUNS) Number, and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code

2. Point of contact to include e-mail address and telephone number

3. Type of business, including socio-economic category

4. If applicable, list any schedules held (GSA, OASIS, etc.)

CAPABILITIES STATEMENT & MARKET INFORMATION:

No more than 9 pages (same formatting)

1. Experience working with BIA & OJS entities

2. Major investigative studies

3. History of providing similar services to local, state, and/or federal government

BACKGROUND/PAST EXPERIENCE:

Included with the 9-page limitation Provide the following information on two (2) projects in an environment of similar scale completed within the last five (5) years for which the vendor was a prime or subcontractor.

1. The name and dollar value of each project

2. The name, address, telephone and email address of project point of contact

3. A description of each project, including challenges and successes; and

4. Your company's role and services provided for each project.

Respondents will not be notified of the results. No technical questions will be answered for this requirement. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 541720.

If a firm believes they are capable to perform this effort, submit the above information by 26 May 2021 at 4pm EST. Please contact Colette La Grave, Contract Specialist, via email at Colette.lagrave@bia.gov.