Correctional Fire Brigade Training

The Federal Bureau of Prisons Central Office is soliciting quotations for a Correctional Fire Brigade Training Program (RFQ 15BNAS26Q00000052) that will certify Bureau of Prisons personnel as Interior Structural Fire Brigade Members in compliance with NFPA 1081 standards. The contractor must deliver comprehensive classroom and practical training covering Personal Protective Equipment, SCBA/PASS devices, fire behavior, search and rescue, ventilation, portable fire extinguishers, low-volume fire hoses, fire department equipment, automatic sprinkler systems, hazardous materials awareness, and NIMS protocols, with all instructors holding NFPA 1081 certification and a minimum of five years of fire brigade training experience. All training materials must be submitted for BOP approval at least two weeks prior to delivery, and training scenarios must address unique correctional environment hazards. The Government will evaluate offers using a best value approach, with evaluation factors including Technical/Past Performance and Price. The quotation due date is May 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET, with all submissions directed to Contracting Officer Heidi Bourne at hbourne@bop.gov or BOP-ADM-NationalAcquisitionsSection-S@bop.gov.

This solicitation is designated as a set-aside for Small Business concerns under NAICS code 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training). The contract structure consists of a one-year base period with four one-year option years and a six-month extension option, for a potential total of 66 months, with an estimated five training classes per year capped at 20 students each; the base year requirement is 4 units (training sessions) followed by 4 optional units in each option year and 2 units in the extension period. Pricing must be structured as a firm fixed price per class, including all materials and completion certificates, with payment made by the Federal Bureau of Prisons Central Office Business Office on an FOB Destination basis. Training will be delivered at a contractor facility to be determined by the BOP at contract execution, with hours of operation from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM including one-hour lunch breaks. Place of performance is the United States, with training conducted at the BOP-designated facility location.