Transition Coach - FCI Milan

The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Field Acquisition Office is seeking a Transition Coach for the Life Connections Program at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Milan, Michigan. The solicitation requires a contractor who is a recognized clergy or spiritual leader with at least three years of full-time ministerial experience and a bachelor's degree in religion, counseling, psychology, or a related field. The ideal candidate must also have a Microsoft Excel certification and be prepared to provide approximately 30 one-hour sessions per week, focusing on spiritual growth, community service tracking, job information, and recidivism reduction for Adult in Custody (AIC) participants. Quotes for this opportunity are due by March 31, 2025, at 12:00 a.m. Eastern Time, with submissions to be made electronically via email. The government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation at any time, and currently, funds are not confirmed as available for the project.

This contract is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 813110, with a size standard of $13 million. The contract structure includes a base year starting May 1, 2025, with four potential 12-month option years and an optional six-month extension. The place of performance is FCI Milan, located in Milan, Michigan 48160. While specific award value details are not explicitly stated, the contract anticipates providing 1,440 counseling sessions annually across the potential five-and-a-half-year period. The successful contractor will work primarily during standard business hours (Monday through Friday), with potential weekend or evening hours required to meet the program's comprehensive counseling and support objectives for incarcerated individuals participating in the Life Connections Program.