Solicitation Notice - USP Terre Haute - Life Connection Programming (Islamic Spiritual Guide)

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Solicitation number
15BFA025Q00000051
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
813110 Religious Organizations
PSC
G099 Social- Other
Place of performance
Terre Haute, Indiana 47802, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Federal Bureau of Prisons Field Acquisition Office is soliciting quotes for an Islamic Spiritual Guide to provide Life Connections Program services at the United States Penitentiary in Terre Haute, Indiana. The contractor will be responsible for delivering religious instruction, leading prayers, facilitating study groups, and providing spiritual guidance to incarcerated individuals participating in the pre-release program. Qualified candidates must possess an ordination certificate, have a minimum of three years full-time ministerial experience, and hold or be enrolled in a Master's degree program in Islamic Studies or a related field. Evaluation will likely focus on the contractor's religious credentials, educational background, and ability to develop curriculum aligned with the program's core objectives. The solicitation requires electronic quote submission by April 4, 2025, at 12:00 PM Central Time, with an anticipated contract award date of May 1, 2025.

This solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 813110 with a $13 million size standard. The contract will be an indefinite-delivery, requirements-type agreement with firm-fixed unit prices, consisting of a one-year base period and four potential one-year option periods. The estimated maximum service requirement is 1,440 sessions per year, with the contractor expected to provide approximately six sessions per day, up to 30 sessions per week, typically Monday through Friday between 7:30 AM and 8:30 PM. Contractors must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents and will be subject to background investigations. Performance will take place at USP Terre Haute in Indiana, with the government reserving the right to cancel the solicitation at any time and noting that current funding is not available for the contract.

Notice text

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Update #4 · Latest ·

Modificaiton 3: Solicitation Submission Date extended to April 4, 2025 

Modification 2: Updates made to Section 2.2: Statment of Work and Section 5.2: Tailoring/Quote Submission Requirements Instructions. Solicitation closure date extended to 12:00 PM (CST) on March 28, 2025.  Updates noted on attached  document (Named: 15BFA025Q00000051 - Mod 2 Terre Haute LCP Islamic Spiritual Guide) . 

Modification 1:  Solicitation closure date extended to 12:00 PM (CST) on March 7, 2025. 

Solicitation Announcement
The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Field Acquisition Office in Grand Prairie, Texas intends to make a single award for the provision of Life Connections Program - Islamic Spiritual Guide services at the United States Penitentiary – Terre Haute located in Terre Haute, Indiana.


This is an Existing Requirement.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 813110 (Size Standard: $13 Million). This solicitation is being issued as a small business set aside. Faith-based and Community-based organizations can submit offers/bids/quotations equally with other organizations for contracts for which they are eligible.


The Government contemplates awarding of an indefinite-delivery, requirements-type contracts with firm-fixed unit prices resulting from this solicitation. The contract period shall consist of a one-year base period, with four, one year option periods for renewal at the discretion of the Government. The Base and Each Option Year will consist of 1440 sessions per year as the estimated maximum.


All duties shall be performed in accordance with standards and methods generally accepted within the industry and in compliance with all Federal and State policies and regulations. The contractor will provide services in accordance with the Statement of Work.


The solicitation will be will be distributed solely through the SAM.Gov website. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be available. The site provides downloading instructions. All future information regarding this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will also be distributed solely through this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition.


Funds are not presently available for this solicitation. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are made available and confirmed in writing by the contracting officer. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation at any time, either before or after the closing date. In the event of cancellation, the Government shall have no obligation to reimburse any quoter for any costs incurred in connection with the preparation or submission of its quote.


Please note: All contractors doing business with the Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. The website for registration is www.sam.gov. If you have questions about the System for Award Management (SAM), Government procurements in general, or need assistance in the preparation of your quote, a local Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) may be able to help. The Procurement Technical Assistance Program was authorized by Congress in 1985 in an effort to expand the number of businesses capable of participating in the Government marketplace. To locate a PTAC near you, go to http://www.aptac-us.org.

Update #3 ·

Modification 2: Updates made to Section 2.2: Statment of Work and Section 5.2: Tailoring/Quote Submission Requirements Instructions. Solicitation closure date extended to 12:00 PM (CST) on March 28, 2025.  Updates noted on attached  document (Named: 15BFA025Q00000051 - Mod 2 Terre Haute LCP Islamic Spiritual Guide) . 

Modification 1:  Solicitation closure date extended to 12:00 PM (CST) on March 7, 2025. 

Solicitation Announcement
The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Field Acquisition Office in Grand Prairie, Texas intends to make a single award for the provision of Life Connections Program - Islamic Spiritual Guide services at the United States Penitentiary – Terre Haute located in Terre Haute, Indiana.


This is an Existing Requirement.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 813110 (Size Standard: $13 Million). This solicitation is being issued as a small business set aside. Faith-based and Community-based organizations can submit offers/bids/quotations equally with other organizations for contracts for which they are eligible.


The Government contemplates awarding of an indefinite-delivery, requirements-type contracts with firm-fixed unit prices resulting from this solicitation. The contract period shall consist of a one-year base period, with four, one year option periods for renewal at the discretion of the Government. The Base and Each Option Year will consist of 1440 sessions per year as the estimated maximum.


All duties shall be performed in accordance with standards and methods generally accepted within the industry and in compliance with all Federal and State policies and regulations. The contractor will provide services in accordance with the Statement of Work.


The solicitation will be will be distributed solely through the SAM.Gov website. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be available. The site provides downloading instructions. All future information regarding this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will also be distributed solely through this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition.


Funds are not presently available for this solicitation. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are made available and confirmed in writing by the contracting officer. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation at any time, either before or after the closing date. In the event of cancellation, the Government shall have no obligation to reimburse any quoter for any costs incurred in connection with the preparation or submission of its quote.


Please note: All contractors doing business with the Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. The website for registration is www.sam.gov. If you have questions about the System for Award Management (SAM), Government procurements in general, or need assistance in the preparation of your quote, a local Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) may be able to help. The Procurement Technical Assistance Program was authorized by Congress in 1985 in an effort to expand the number of businesses capable of participating in the Government marketplace. To locate a PTAC near you, go to http://www.aptac-us.org.

Update #2 ·

Modification 1:  Solicitation closure date extended to 12:00 PM (CST) on March 7, 2025. 

Solicitation Announcement
The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Field Acquisition Office in Grand Prairie, Texas intends to make a single award for the provision of Life Connections Program - Islamic Spiritual Guide services at the United States Penitentiary – Terre Haute located in Terre Haute, Indiana.


This is an Existing Requirement.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 813110 (Size Standard: $13 Million). This solicitation is being issued as a small business set aside. Faith-based and Community-based organizations can submit offers/bids/quotations equally with other organizations for contracts for which they are eligible.


The Government contemplates awarding of an indefinite-delivery, requirements-type contracts with firm-fixed unit prices resulting from this solicitation. The contract period shall consist of a one-year base period, with four, one year option periods for renewal at the discretion of the Government. The Base and Each Option Year will consist of 1440 sessions per year as the estimated maximum.


All duties shall be performed in accordance with standards and methods generally accepted within the industry and in compliance with all Federal and State policies and regulations. The contractor will provide services in accordance with the Statement of Work.


The solicitation will be will be distributed solely through the SAM.Gov website. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be available. The site provides downloading instructions. All future information regarding this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will also be distributed solely through this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition.


Funds are not presently available for this solicitation. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are made available and confirmed in writing by the contracting officer. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation at any time, either before or after the closing date. In the event of cancellation, the Government shall have no obligation to reimburse any quoter for any costs incurred in connection with the preparation or submission of its quote.


Please note: All contractors doing business with the Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. The website for registration is www.sam.gov. If you have questions about the System for Award Management (SAM), Government procurements in general, or need assistance in the preparation of your quote, a local Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) may be able to help. The Procurement Technical Assistance Program was authorized by Congress in 1985 in an effort to expand the number of businesses capable of participating in the Government marketplace. To locate a PTAC near you, go to http://www.aptac-us.org.

Update #1 ·

Solicitation Announcement
The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Field Acquisition Office in Grand Prairie, Texas intends to make a single award for the provision of Life Connections Program - Islamic Spiritual Guide services at the United States Penitentiary – Terre Haute located in Terre Haute, Indiana.


This is an Existing Requirement.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 813110 (Size Standard: $13 Million). This solicitation is being issued as a small business set aside. Faith-based and Community-based organizations can submit offers/bids/quotations equally with other organizations for contracts for which they are eligible.


The Government contemplates awarding of an indefinite-delivery, requirements-type contracts with firm-fixed unit prices resulting from this solicitation. The contract period shall consist of a one-year base period, with four, one year option periods for renewal at the discretion of the Government. The Base and Each Option Year will consist of 1440 sessions per year as the estimated maximum.


All duties shall be performed in accordance with standards and methods generally accepted within the industry and in compliance with all Federal and State policies and regulations. The contractor will provide services in accordance with the Statement of Work.


The solicitation will be will be distributed solely through the SAM.Gov website. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be available. The site provides downloading instructions. All future information regarding this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will also be distributed solely through this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition.


Funds are not presently available for this solicitation. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are made available and confirmed in writing by the contracting officer. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation at any time, either before or after the closing date. In the event of cancellation, the Government shall have no obligation to reimburse any quoter for any costs incurred in connection with the preparation or submission of its quote.


Please note: All contractors doing business with the Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. The website for registration is www.sam.gov. If you have questions about the System for Award Management (SAM), Government procurements in general, or need assistance in the preparation of your quote, a local Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) may be able to help. The Procurement Technical Assistance Program was authorized by Congress in 1985 in an effort to expand the number of businesses capable of participating in the Government marketplace. To locate a PTAC near you, go to http://www.aptac-us.org.

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Award Notice - USP Terre Haute - Life Connection Programming (Islamic Spiritual Guide) Award Award Notice
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Pre-Solicitation Notice - USP Terre Haute - Life Connection Programming (Islamic Spiritual Guide) Pre-Solicitation
USP Terre Haute - Life Connection Programming (Islamic Spiritual Guide) Original Pre-Solicitation

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