Conditions of Detention SME

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
70RDAD20R00000017
Agency
Office of Procurement Operations Department of Homeland Security
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
922140 Correctional Institutions
PSC
R499 Support- Professional: Other

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of Homeland Security Office of Procurement Operations seeks conditions of detention subject matter experts to assist the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in conducting investigations and reviews involving conditions of detention, mental health, and penology issues in immigration detention facilities. The experts will evaluate conditions of detention issues, advise on how department policies and practices impact related matters, and serve as consultants on other Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties projects. Offerors must demonstrate relevant past performance and submit fixed pricing for the base year and four one-year options by August 7, 2020.

The requirement is set aside for total small businesses and targets NAICS code 561910, Correctional Institutions. The solicitation contemplates a single award of a time and materials contract with a one-year base period and four one-year options, to be performed at various immigration detention facilities nationwide. Pricing is requested for 280 hours of expert services annually as well as four trips costing $15,000 each, with surge support and travel options also included.

Notice text

2 versions

Update #2 · Latest ·

The Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL) Compliance Branch (Branch), within the Programs and Compliance Section, reports directly to the Deputy Officer for Programs and Compliance. The Branch, pursuant to CRCL’s statutory authority under 6 U.S.C. § 345 and 42 U.S.C. § 2000ee-1, reviews and assesses information concerning abuses of civil rights, civil liberties, and profiling on the basis of race, ethnicity, or religion, by employees and officials of the Department of Homeland Security. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Procurement Operations (OPO), seeks to acquire the services of a Conditions of Detention Subject Matter Expert for reviewing and investigating information concerning abuses of civil rights, civil liberties, and profiling on the basis of race, ethnicity, or religion by employees and officials of DHS.

The SME will oversee compliance with constitutional, statutory, regulatory, policy, and other requirements relating to the civil rights and civil liberties of individuals affected by the programs and activities of DHS.  The Conditions of Detention SMEs will assist the Office for the Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL) in conducting investigations involving Conditions of Detention, mental health, and penology issues in immigration detention that result from or are related to a DHS program or activity. The expert will serve as consultants on other CRCL matters related to Conditions of Detention care including reviews initiated by DHS leadership, substantive work groups, and other activities.

The Contractor shall review, evaluate and report on conditions of detention issues and advise CRCL on how Department policies and practices impact various issues involving immigration detention facilities.

Note: Responses to vendor questions have been uploaded to the Attachments Section. 

Update #1 ·

The Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL) Compliance Branch (Branch), within the Programs and Compliance Section, reports directly to the Deputy Officer for Programs and Compliance. The Branch, pursuant to CRCL’s statutory authority under 6 U.S.C. § 345 and 42 U.S.C. § 2000ee-1, reviews and assesses information concerning abuses of civil rights, civil liberties, and profiling on the basis of race, ethnicity, or religion, by employees and officials of the Department of Homeland Security. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Procurement Operations (OPO), seeks to acquire the services of a Conditions of Detention Subject Matter Expert for reviewing and investigating information concerning abuses of civil rights, civil liberties, and profiling on the basis of race, ethnicity, or religion by employees and officials of DHS.

The SME will oversee compliance with constitutional, statutory, regulatory, policy, and other requirements relating to the civil rights and civil liberties of individuals affected by the programs and activities of DHS.  The Conditions of Detention SMEs will assist the Office for the Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL) in conducting investigations involving Conditions of Detention, mental health, and penology issues in immigration detention that result from or are related to a DHS program or activity. The expert will serve as consultants on other CRCL matters related to Conditions of Detention care including reviews initiated by DHS leadership, substantive work groups, and other activities.

The Contractor shall review, evaluate and report on conditions of detention issues and advise CRCL on how Department policies and practices impact various issues involving immigration detention facilities.

Attachments

Files attached to this notice, newest first
File Type Posted
RFP 70RDAD20R00000017 Questions.pdf PDF
RFP 70RDAD20R00000017.pdf PDF
Schedule B Attachment.docx DOCX document
Attachment A - Past Performance Questionnaire.docx DOCX document
Past Performance Information Form.docx DOCX document
NDA-DHS Form 11000-6.pdf PDF
Final RFP 70RDAD20R00000017.pdf PDF

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