How to bid on Secure Juvenile Services for the Department of Justice

What the agency is buying

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, part of the Department of Justice, needs secure juvenile services for male and female federal offenders in Garza County, Texas. This includes providing in-house beds and related programming.

The agency is looking for a single provider to offer between 13 and 20 beds for a one-year base period, with the possibility of four additional one-year option periods. This will be an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract with firm fixed unit prices.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on September 02, 2026. Proposals for RFP 15BRRC26R00000006 are due on or about October 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. It is important to submit your proposal by this deadline for consideration.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for professional service providers who can offer secure juvenile services, including residential care and programming, for federal offenders. Firms with facilities and experience in juvenile detention or rehabilitation in or near Garza County, Texas, would be well-suited.

The government intends to award this to a single provider, emphasizing the need for interconnected services and comprehensive case management.

How to respond

To access the solicitation, you will need to view the original source on the portal. Sometimes the first click may take you to the portal's homepage, so you might need to click the link again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view all documents, though this is not always required.

All responsible sources are invited to submit a proposal. The agency will not accept collect calls, telephone requests, or written requests for the solicitation.

Tips for a competitive response

Carefully review the Federal Bureau of Prisons Statement of Work entitled, "Juvenile Secure SOW March 2025" to ensure your proposal fully addresses all requirements. Highlight your facility's capacity, security measures, and programming capabilities for both male and female juvenile offenders.

Since this is an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract, clearly outline your firm fixed unit prices for all line items. Emphasize your ability to provide a consistent level of service for the guaranteed minimum of 13 beds and the estimated maximum of 20 beds across all potential contract periods. Detail your experience in case management and interconnected services to align with the government's intent to award to a single provider.