How to bid on National Peer Support services for the Department of Justice

What the agency is buying and why it matters

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is seeking proposals for national virtual peer-support services for inmates in community placement. These services will be delivered through a mobile application by certified peer support specialists. The goal is to augment traditional mental health and substance use disorder treatment, provide reentry peer support, and help inmates become law-abiding citizens.

This opportunity is significant for small businesses specializing in virtual mental health support, substance use disorder treatment, or reentry services. The services are crucial for improving mental health outcomes and reducing recidivism among inmates in community placement.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This Request for Quotation (RFQ) was published on August 3, 2026. All quotes are due by August 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. The Federal Bureau of Prisons anticipates awarding the contract on September 10, 2026.

The performance period for these services is expected to run from September 10, 2026, through December 31, 2026. There is no option to extend the contract beyond this period.

Who this opportunity suits

This solicitation is set aside for small business concerns. The associated NAICS code is 621420, which covers offices of psychiatrists, with a small business size standard of $19,000,000. Firms with experience in providing virtual peer support, mental health services, or substance use disorder treatment, especially those utilizing mobile applications, are well-suited for this opportunity.

The services require certified peer support specialists and must be available 365 days a year, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time. Vendors should be capable of providing basic, standard, and enhanced service levels nationwide.

How to respond to this solicitation

To access the full solicitation and prepare your quote, you need to view the original source document on the government portal. Click the “View original source” link. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid.

You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all documents, though this is not always required for every bid. This is a request for quotation, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Ensure your quote clearly addresses all requirements outlined in the Federal Bureau of Prisons Community Treatment Services (CTS) Statement of Work (SOW) Virtual CRPSS, dated May 2026. Highlight your firm's capability to provide nationwide virtual services via mobile application, utilizing tele-support or video-support mechanisms.

Detail your approach to staffing with certified peer support specialists and how you will ensure service availability from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time, 365 days a year. Clearly outline your proposed service levels (basic, standard, enhanced) and how they align with the BOP's mission to improve mental health outcomes and assist inmates in becoming law-abiding citizens.

Since this is a small business set-aside, ensure your firm meets the NAICS code 621420 size standard of $19,000,000. Also, consider marking any proprietary information in your quote as confidential or privileged under the Freedom of Information Act, following the instructions provided in the solicitation.