Life Connections Program - FCI Fort Dix

The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Field Acquisition Office is conducting market research for a new Life Connections Program contract at FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey that will provide spiritual and educational facilitation services in a correctional environment. The requirement involves procuring services from a Program Facilitator (25 hours per week) and four Spiritual Guides (20 hours per week each) to organize and oversee interactive sessions covering the Residential Life Connections Program curriculum. Contractor personnel must hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in religious studies, education, or related fields from an accredited institution and maintain good standing membership with a recognized faith-based community verified by a religious leader's letter of reference. The contract will be evaluated on the contractor's capacity to deliver firm fixed unit pricing for the base year and four twelve-month option years, maintain required insurance coverage (General Liability of at least $500,000 per occurrence, Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability of at least $100,000, and Automobile Liability of at least $200,000 per person/$500,000 per occurrence), and comply with security clearance requirements. Interested parties must submit completed market research questionnaires to Philip Tolliver, Contracting Officer, at ptolliver@bop.gov no later than February 20, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EST, with the formal solicitation to be distributed exclusively through SAM.gov.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and involves no identified incumbent contractor. The contract will be structured as an indefinite delivery/requirements type agreement with firm fixed pricing, classified under NAICS code 813110 (Religious Organizations) with a $13 million small business size standard. Personnel must be readily available, certified to provide services in New Jersey, and willing to undergo security clearance investigations potentially requiring 30 or more calendar days to complete. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with all Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements, including the 50 percent performance cost threshold for small businesses. Services will be performed at FCI Fort Dix with work occurring Monday through Thursday during standard business hours, excluding federal holidays, with all necessary supplies and materials provided by the facility. The Program Manager retains authority to modify scheduled days or times as operational needs require.