Career/Work Readiness Certificate Program (CWRCP)

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has issued a Request for Information (RFI 15BNAS26RFI000014) seeking vendors capable of providing an evidence-based Career/Work Readiness Certificate Program (CWRCP) designed for adult learners in correctional settings. The program must include classroom-based instruction and paper-based testing aligned with College and Career Readiness Standards and support the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), culminating in a portable, employer-recognized credential. Key requirements include comprehensive curriculum addressing math, technical skills, literacy, communication, and workplace competencies available in English and Spanish; assessment and scoring services with 7-business-day scoring turnaround and 10-day credential delivery; full compliance with FISMA, Privacy Act, NIST controls, and DOJ IT security standards; and institutional training with support Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM EST and Saturday 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. Responses must be submitted via email to Edwin Ingram, Contracting Officer, at e2ingram@bop.gov no later than 2:00 PM ET on March 18, 2026, with a deadline for questions at close of business on March 11, 2026.

This RFI is classified under NAICS Code 611710 (Educational Support Services) and carries no set-aside designation. The BOP anticipates serving approximately 155,000 adults in custody across 127 federal facilities nationwide, with an anticipated period of performance of one fiscal year and potential future option periods. No current contractor information or specific award values have been disclosed in this market research phase. Vendor responses should not exceed 25 pages excluding attachments and must address company registration, business size, evidence-based methodology, standards alignment, assessment capabilities, credential portability, correctional setting experience, data security compliance, training infrastructure, and estimated pricing models. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation, commit the Government to award a contract, or obligate reimbursement of response costs.