DHS/ICE intends to procure comprehensive detention services (housing, guards, meals, medical care, transportation) on a sole source basis

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive detention services, including housing, guards, meals, medical care, and transportation, for up to 775 detainees. The facility must be fully operational within a reasonable time of the contract award date and provide a safe and secure environment for the detainees. The contractor will be responsible for obtaining and maintaining American Correctional Association (ACA) Adult Local Detention Facilities (ALDF) accreditation and complying with ICE National Detention Standards (NDS) 2025. The contract will be for a period of two years. • The contractor will provide all personnel, management, equipment, supplies, training, certification, accreditation, and services necessary for performance of all aspects of the contract. • The contractor will be responsible for the secure custody, care, and safekeeping of aliens in accordance with state and local laws, standards, policies, procedures for firearms requirements, or court orders applicable to the operations of the facility. • The contractor will enforce disciplinary actions against any alien who is not in compliance with the rules and procedures of the facility in accordance with applicable ICE NDS 2025 and applicable ICE policy. • The contractor will operate and control all designated points of access and egress on the site, such as housing units, courtrooms, medical facilities, and hold rooms.