Accreditation of Mexico Federal and State Prison Facilities

This pre-solicitation notice seeks a contractor to perform audits and accreditation services for up to fifty Mexican federal and state prison facilities per year. The Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs aims to enhance prison conditions in Mexico through compliance with American Correctional Association standards as determined through audits. The selected contractor must provide qualified auditors, including at least one Spanish speaker per audit, and prepare reports and accreditation documents in both Spanish and English. The initial contract term is one year with three one-year options. Responses to the sources sought notice were due by November 12, 2020.

There is no set-aside designated for this opportunity. Audits will assess facilities' administration, operations, physical infrastructure, and living conditions to determine compliance with ACA standards, with accredited facilities proceeding to panel hearings for five-year accreditation or re-accreditation. The scope of work suggests annual audits of 50 Mexican federal and state prisons and central offices. Performance standards include timely delivery of required documentation and reports to support Mexico's pace of corrections reforms.