How to bid on Residential Reentry and Home Confinement Services for Justice, Department of

What the agency is buying and why it matters

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, part of the Department of Justice, is seeking proposals for Residential Reentry Center (RRC) services and Home Confinement (HC) services. These services are for male and female federal offenders within the city limits of Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

This opportunity involves providing in-house RRC beds, with a guaranteed minimum of 8 beds and an estimated maximum of 20 beds. It also includes home confinement placements, with a guaranteed minimum of 3 and an estimated maximum of 8. The home confinement radius extends within 100 miles of the RRC facility. This is a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery contract with a one-year base period and four one-year option periods. The government intends to award both RRC and home confinement services to a single provider.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

The solicitation (RFP 15BRRC26R00000009) is expected to be available around August 28, 2026. The deadline for submitting questions about the solicitation is September 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. Questions and answers will be posted on SAM.gov.

The estimated closing date for proposals is around October 27, 2026, after 60 days from the solicitation release. All proposals must be submitted by this deadline for consideration.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for professional service providers with experience in operating residential reentry centers and providing home confinement services for offenders. Firms must be capable of providing both in-house RRC beds and home confinement placements, as the government intends to award both to a single provider.

The services must be delivered within the city limits of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, with the home confinement radius extending 100 miles from the RRC facility. Vendors should be familiar with the Federal Bureau of Prisons Statement of Work for Residential Reentry Centers.

How to respond

The solicitation will be available on SAM.gov. To access the opportunity, click the "View original source" link. 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.

Hard copies of the solicitation will not be available. All future information about this acquisition will also be distributed through SAM.gov, so interested parties should monitor the site for updates. No telephone requests or written requests for the solicitation will be accepted.

Practical tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully review the Federal Bureau of Prisons Statement of Work (SOW) entitled "Residential Reentry Center, March, 2022." Ensure your proposal clearly demonstrates how your services align with all requirements, especially Chapter 10 regarding home confinement.

Since the government intends to award both RRC in-house beds and home confinement placements to a single provider, emphasize your integrated approach to these services. Highlight how your proposed facility and program management will ensure adequate programming and case management for offenders across both service types.

Pay close attention to the guaranteed minimum and estimated maximum bed and placement requirements. Your proposal should clearly outline your capacity to meet these numbers for both male and female offenders. Address the specific location requirements within Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and the 100-mile radius for home confinement.