Secure Juvenile Detention Services within the boundaries of the contiguous 48 states (excluding Alaska and Hawaii)

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is seeking information from qualified providers about the feasibility of delivering secure juvenile detention services for male and/or female offenders across the contiguous United States. The anticipated contract will be an IDIQ with a guaranteed minimum of 6–9 beds and an estimated maximum of 10–15 beds, each year, for a one‑year base period plus up to four one‑year option periods. Respondents must address experience operating secure juvenile facilities, legal and zoning constraints, availability of specialized support services (medical, mental health, education, vocational), and any community opposition or environmental concerns. The RFI is purely informational; no proposals or costs will be paid. Responses are due in PDF format by 2:00 p.m. EDT on October 26, 2026. • IDIQ contract with 1‑year base + up to 4 one‑year options (potential 5‑year term) • Minimum 6–9 beds, maximum 10–15 beds per year, mixed‑gender capability • Nationwide scope (contiguous 48 states) – no single state focus • Must detail experience, regulatory hurdles, zoning, community impact, and support‑service availability • Responses due Oct 26, 2026; questions due Oct 9, 2026 • No funding will be provided for RFI responses; future solicitation not guaranteed.