ERDC - CTE Program - Request for Information
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 15BNAS26-RFI-ERDC
- Agency
-
Central Office
Bureau of Prisons, Department of Justice
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 61151 Technical and Trade Schools
- Place of performance
- Atlanta, Georgia 30315, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Central Office is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes to identify qualified vendors to establish and operate a Career & Technical Education (CTE) training center at Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia. The government is seeking vendors capable of providing CTE certification instruction and exam proctoring services in fields offering livable wages and demonstrated workforce demand, with programs designed to equip incarcerated individuals with job-ready skills for successful community reintegration. Key requirements include delivering instruction in classrooms and training labs with a maximum class size of 20 students, limiting instruction to no more than 6 hours per day Monday through Friday (excluding federal holidays), and ensuring that CTE programs result in nationally and industry-recognized certifications. The RFI explicitly states this is not a solicitation and does not obligate the government to issue a formal contract; responses will be used solely to inform acquisition strategy and small business set-aside decisions. The RFI response deadline is March 2, 2026, with interested vendors required to submit company information, capability statements detailing relevant experience and past performance, and optional acquisition feedback including cost estimates per student.
This procurement carries no set-aside designation at this stage, and no incumbent contractor or current service provider is identified in the RFI materials. The government has not disclosed a specific budget range or award value, though the vendor information template requests rough order of magnitude pricing per student as optional feedback to inform future acquisition planning. The RFI template identifies 13 potential CTE program areas ranging from fire alarm systems and fire suppression to HVAC, electrician, carpentry, masonry, and various safety certifications, with specific course lengths noted for certain programs such as NICET-certified fire alarm systems requiring 30-45 days and two instructors per class. Vendors are expected to provide detailed specifications including total course hours, curriculum publishers, certification outcomes, hands-on training confirmation, and square footage requirements for both classroom and laboratory facilities to support the government's market analysis and eventual acquisition decision-making process.
Notice text
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) — MARKET RESEARCH ONLY
1. Purpose
This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for market research and planning purposes in accordance with FAR Part 10.
This notice:
- Is NOT a solicitation
- Does NOT constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quote (RFQ)
- Does NOT obligate the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract
Responses are voluntary and will be used to determine acquisition strategy, including potential small business set-aside decisions.
2. Requirement Overview
The Government is seeking information from qualified vendors for the following:
Project Location: Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Atlanta, located at 601 McDonough Blvd SE, Atlanta, GA 30315. FCI Atlanta is a low security correctional institution.
Objective: Establish a Career & Technical Education (CTE) training center within FCI Atlanta, a federal prison. The training center will deliver high-quality, industry-based learning experiences to individuals serving federally imposed sentences, equipping them with skills and certifications necessary for employment readiness and successful community reintegration.
CTE Programs: Seeking a vendor specializing in CTE certification instruction and exam proctoring. CTE Programs must be in fields with livable wages and a workforce demand. CTE programs must prepare students to have job-ready skills upon program completion. The vendor must be authorized and able to provide CTE services to include program curriculum, instruction, and certification.
CTE Classes: CTE classes will be held in classrooms and training labs. Class sizes must accommodate up to 20 students. Class instruction time is limited to no more than 6 hours per day, Monday-Friday (excluding federal holidays), in order to accommodate the needs of the institution.
CTE Certifications: CTE program outcomes must result in a national and/or industry recognized certification classifying the individual completing the program to have achieved adequate job-skills and/or employment readiness. All CTE programs submitted will be reviewed and considered.
CTE Program Proposals: Example CTE Programs are listed on the accompanying excel spreadsheet in nopreferential order. Please add more rows for additional proposed CTE programs that your company can provide onsite at FCI Atlanta.
All submitted CTE programs will be reviewed and considered.
3. Set-Aside Market Research
The Government is conducting market research to determine the availability of capable small business concerns and to support a potential set-aside decision in accordance with FAR Part 19.
4. Information Requested from Industry (available in attached document for responses)
Company Information:
- Company name
- UEI number
- Business size and socio-economic status
- Primary NAICS code
- SAM registration status
- Are you on the list of Federal Pell Grant Qualified Schools
Capability Statement:
- Relevant experience performing similar services
- Description of technical capabilities
- Past performance examples (contracts within last 5 years preferred)
- Staffing approach and qualifications
Acquisition Feedback:
- Recommended contract type
- Suggested NAICS code
- Comments on industry standards or risks
- Rough order of magnitude pricing information per student
5. Submission Instructions
Responses shall be submitted electronically to: k2redman@bop.gov
Subject Line: “RFI Response — 15BNAS26-ERDC-RFI
Submission Deadline: Monday, March 2, 2026, 14:00 EST
***Responses should include answers on the attached spreadsheet titled "Coursework Questions" and the Word document "Information Requested from Industry".
6. Important Notice to Respondents
This RFI is for informational purposes only.
The Government:
- Will not pay for response preparation costs
- Will not provide individual feedback
- May use submitted information for planning purposes
- May issue a solicitation at a later date
Responding to this RFI is not required to compete in any future procurement.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Information Requested from Industry.docx | DOCX document | |
| Coursework Questions.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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