FCI Ray Brook - Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Program

The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Field Acquisition Office is seeking a post-secondary institution or vocational technical school to provide an Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Program at Federal Correctional Institution Ray Brook in New York. The contractor must deliver occupational instruction totaling 350 instructional hours per 12-month performance period, with classes designed to enroll up to 25 inmates annually and help them progress toward Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor certification. Key qualifications include accreditation by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services and possession of a valid provider number, with instructors holding appropriate licenses or certifications. The contract structure is indefinite delivery/requirements type with firm fixed pricing, covering a base year and four potential 12-month option years. The solicitation was originally issued on July 16, 2025, with the submission deadline extended to August 18, 2025, at 12:00 pm Eastern Time, and contract award anticipated for September 2025 with an effective start date in October or November 2025.

This opportunity has no set-aside designation and is open to all eligible contractors. The most recent contract was awarded in 2022 to St. Joseph's Rehabilitation Center, Inc., for $431,200.00 under contract number 15B21222D00000029. Classes will typically be conducted three sessions per day, four days per week (Monday through Thursday), between 5:30 pm and 8:30 pm in the institution's Education Department. The program aims to provide inmates with the majority of coursework required for substance abuse counselor certification, enhancing their employment prospects upon release. Performance will take place at FCI Ray Brook in Ray Brook, New York 12977, with the contractor responsible for curriculum development, instruction delivery, progress assessment, and credentialing support.