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15B70026PR000365
Response Deadline
Apr 30, 2026, 7:00 PM(CDT)13 days
Eligibility
Contract Type
Sources Sought
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) — MARKET RESEARCH ONLY
1. Purpose
This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for market research and planning purposes in accordance with FAR Part 10.
This notice:
- Is NOT a solicitation
- Does NOT constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quote (RFQ)
- Does NOT obligate the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract
Responses are voluntary and will be used to determine acquisition strategy, including potential small business set-aside decisions.
2. Requirement Overview
The Government is seeking information from qualified vendors for the following:
Project Area: Federal Bureau of Prisons Reentry Services Division (RSD)/Education Branch
Objective: The FBOP is seeking a computer based- test (CBT) designed for the evaluation of comprehensive battery tests in the following areas: cognitive abilities, academic achievement, and oral language skills.
3. Set-Aside Market Research
The Government is conducting market research to determine the availability of capable small business concerns and to support a potential set-aside decision in accordance with FAR Part 19.
4. Information Requested from Industry (available in attached document for responses)
Company Information:
- Company name
- UEI number
- Business size and socio-economic status
- Primary NAICS code
- SAM registration status
Capability Statement:
- Relevant experience performing similar services
- Description of technical capabilities
Acquisition Feedback:
- Recommended contract type
- Suggested NAICS code
- Comments on industry standards or risks
- Rough order of magnitude pricing information
5. Submission Instructions
Responses shall be submitted electronically to: sborchert@bop.gov
Subject Line: “RFI Response — 15BNAS26-Cognitive Assessment
Submission Deadline: Monday, April 30, 2026, 14:00 CT
***Responses should include answers on the attached Word document "Information Requested from Industry".
6. Important Notice to Respondents
This RFI is for informational purposes only.
The Government:
- Will not pay for response preparation costs
- Will not provide individual feedback
- May use submitted information for planning purposes
- May issue a solicitation at a later date
Responding to this RFI is not required to compete in any future procurement.
Stephanie Borchert
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS
NATIONAL ACQUISITIONS - CO
NATIONAL ACQUISITIONS - CO
320 FIRST STREET NW
WASHINGTON, DC, 20534