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Detention Services for Buffalo Federal Detention Facility (BFDF), Batavia, NY

ID: 23-1208 • Type: Sources Sought

Description

Posted: Jan. 9, 2024, 4:22 p.m. EST

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is issuing a RFI to identify potential sources for the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility, capable of providing complete detention services, food service, and limited transportation services, as further defined in the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). As part of its market research, DHS is issuing this RFI to determine the estimated number of interested vendors capable of the scope of the requirement in the draft PWS. The information obtained through this RFI is to obtain market research information and capabilities for planning purposes to determine appropriate strategies to meet the Agency's requirement. This RFI is issued solely for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a commitment for an RFP. The draft PWS describes only the currently contemplated possible scope of services and is subject to change in the final PWS.

Interested parties shall submit all requested information and responses electronically to OAQDCRNE@ice.dhs.gov by 4:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time (EST), on Friday, January 5, 2024. Please ensure all questions are submitted by 3:00 PM on Thursday December 14th, 2023. The Government is requesting no more than 5 pages.

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The purpose of this amendment is to provide the Q&A and update the capability statement deadline to Tuesday Jan 16, 2024 by 12pm (noon) EST.

Posted: Dec. 14, 2023, 9:19 a.m. EST
Posted: Dec. 8, 2023, 3:57 p.m. EST
Background
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources for the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility, capable of providing complete detention services, food service, and limited transportation services. The RFI is issued solely for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a commitment for an RFP. ICE is responsible for the detention, health, welfare, transportation, and deportation of foreign nationals in immigration proceedings and foreign nationals subject to final orders of removal.

Work Details
The ICE Buffalo Federal Detention Facility (BFDF) in Batavia, NY requires oversight, management, supervision, and vehicles necessary to provide complete detention, food, transportation, and commissary services. The Contractor shall fully staff the facility to secure, control, and supervise detainees in custody. The facility is a 650 (834 in emergency circumstances) bed Government-owned/contractor operated facility located in Batavia, New York. It has a requirement for complete detention services and is staffed twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week, fifty-two (52) weeks a year including all Federal Holidays.

Place of Performance
Buffalo Federal Detention Facility (BFDF) is located at 4250 Federal Drive, Batavia, NY 14020. It also includes an option to post a transport team at the ERO-Champlain suboffice.

Overview

Response Deadline
Jan. 16, 2024, 12:00 p.m. EST (original: Jan. 5, 2024, 4:00 p.m. EST) Past Due
Posted
Dec. 8, 2023, 3:57 p.m. EST (updated: Jan. 9, 2024, 4:22 p.m. EST)
Set Aside
8(a) (8A)
Place of Performance
Batavia, NY 14020 United States
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
$29 Million
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Odds of Award
31%
Signs of Shaping
74% of obligations for similar contracts within the Immigration and Customs Enforcement were awarded full & open.
On 12/8/23 Enforcement and Removals issued Sources Sought 23-1208 for Detention Services for Buffalo Federal Detention Facility (BFDF), Batavia, NY due 1/16/24. The opportunity was issued with a 8(a) (8A) set aside with NAICS 561612 (SBA Size Standard $29 Million) and PSC S206.
Primary Contact
Name
Natalie Carr   Profile
Phone
(202) 924-3631

Secondary Contact

Name
Andrew Hadden   Profile
Phone
(202) 494-5943

Documents

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF > US IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT > DETENTION COMPLIANCE AND REMOVALS
FPDS Organization Code
7012-DCR00
Source Organization Code
500030763
Last Updated
Jan. 31, 2024
Last Updated By
natalie.carr@ice.dhs.gov
Archive Date
Jan. 31, 2024