Bid guide
How to bid on AOE Vocational Training Services for FCI Safford from the Department of Justice
What the agency is buying
The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP), is seeking vocational training services for the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Safford in Safford, Arizona. This is an opportunity for an indefinite-delivery contract with fixed unit prices.
The contract will cover a base year and four additional 12-month option years, at the government's discretion. This is an existing requirement, with a previous contract for similar services awarded in February 2020 for $1,121,4000.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This solicitation was published on August 25, 2026. All quotes must be submitted by September 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. Quotes must be submitted via email to LaShundra D. Thomas at [email protected].
Failure to submit your quote by the deadline, or to use the most up-to-date solicitation documents, may result in your quote being removed from consideration for award. It is important to monitor the platform for any updates or amendments to the solicitation.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for firms that provide vocational training services. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this solicitation is 611210, which covers vocational schools and other technical and trade schools.
This is an unrestricted Request for Quotation (RFQ), meaning businesses of all sizes can bid. Bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with NAICS code 611210 included in their profile.
How to respond
To respond, you must first access the solicitation documents. Click “View original source” to open the opportunity on the portal. If you land on the portal’s homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents, though this is not always required.
Once you have the solicitation document, complete the attached Standard Form 1449 and any other required forms as per the quote submission instructions. Ensure your SAM registration profile includes NAICS code 611210 and that your Unique Entity Identification Number (UEI) is included in your quote. Submit your completed quote via email to [email protected] by the deadline.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully review the Statement of Work (SOW) within the solicitation document to fully understand the required services. Ensure your quote directly addresses all aspects of the SOW and provides clear, firm-fixed unit pricing.
Past performance is a factor in the award decision, so highlight relevant experience in providing vocational training, especially to similar institutions or government agencies. Make sure your SAM registration is active and up-to-date, and that you are prepared to comply with E-Verify requirements if awarded the contract.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons; the original posting controls.