Residential Reentry Center (RRC) Services and Home Confinement Services Located Within the City Limits of New Orleans, Louisiana

The Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons Central Office is soliciting proposals for Residential Reentry Center (RRC) and Home Confinement services in New Orleans, Louisiana, with sealed proposals due December 29, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern. The Set Aside line reads No Set-Aside Used, and the notice states no sole-source intent or contract vehicle requirement.

In-house RRC services are performed within the New Orleans city limits, and Home Confinement services within 100 miles. The facility must accommodate 50 in-house beds (45 male, 5 female) and an estimated maximum of 20 Home Confinement placements, and it must be operational within 120 days of award. Offerors must provide proof of right-to-use, proof of zoning compliance, notification to local law enforcement and elected officials, and documentation of community support. The Government will conduct an on-site facility inspection after proposal receipt and before negotiations.

The contract is a firm fixed-price IDIQ with a one-year base period and four one-year options (60 months total). Pricing is tiered by Average Daily Population. In-house services carry a fixed monthly rate at ADP 20 or less and daily inmate rates at 21-30, 31-40, and 41 or more. Home Confinement carries a fixed monthly rate at ADP 8 or less and daily rates at 9-12, 13-16, and 17 or more. Firm rates are required for the base and each option, and sliding scales are not acceptable. The Service Contract Act Wage Determination 2015-5189 (Revision 35) for Louisiana counties, including Orleans, sets rates from $11.37 to $48.72 per hour.

Key personnel designated as Facility Director, Case Manager, and Employment Placement Specialist require approval for any changes. All contractor personnel must obtain appropriate security clearances and complete background investigations. The vendor attestation requires DOJ data to be stored exclusively within the United States with access limited to US citizens, and suspected breaches reported within 24 hours.

Past Performance is more important than Technical/Management, which is significantly more important than Price. Past performance covers the five most relevant contracts from the past three years, with Volume III capped at 15 pages. Technical/Management evaluates site location, accountability and security, programs, facility, personnel, and Home Confinement operations. Proposals are submitted as three PDF volumes by email: Volume I (Technical/Management, no pricing), Volume II (Sections A, B, J, and K), and Volume III (Past Performance). The Government reserves the right to award without discussions, so submit final revisions. Proposals must remain valid for 240 days from closing. Contractors not already enrolled in E-Verify have 30 calendar days from award to enroll. Direct questions to Contracting Officer Kevin Hoff at khoff@bop.gov or 202-598-6164.