The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons is forecasting a recompete procurement for vocational training services focused on Highway Construction Career Certification. The solicitation seeks a qualified education provider to deliver a marketable program that qualifies graduates for entry-level highway construction positions, with a minimum of 20-40% hands-on training to replicate actual work environments. The estimated solicitation release date is April 1, 2026, with an anticipated award date of July 1, 2026.

The estimated award value ranges from $700,001 to $750,000 for a firm-fixed-price requirements contract with a base period plus four option periods. The contractor will be responsible for providing approximately 240 training sessions annually, with the place of performance located at the United States Penitentiary in Marion, Illinois. Key points of contact include Lashundra D. Thomas, Contracting Officer, at ldthomas@bop.gov or 202-598-6077, and Sarah Dean at s3dean@bop.gov.

This forecasted opportunity represents a recompete of existing contract 15BFA024D00000042, an Indefinite Delivery Contract currently held by John A. Logan College with a ceiling value of $745,200 and a performance period through July 31, 2029. The incumbent has been delivering a 6-week Introduction to Highway Construction Career Certification course offered five days per week to inmates at the Marion facility, with the original award made on August 1, 2024.

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