Secure correctional treatment beds

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Office of Justice Services (OJS) intends to award a sole source order for Detention Space with Bighorn County Wyoming. This synopsis is being published for informational purposes only.The BIA-OJS has a requirement for emergency detention bed space to relieve overcrowding at its own facilities. The detainees must be kept in the custody of an approved county or state jail facility meeting the requirements of the U.S. Marshal's Service.*The Government intends to solicit and negotiate directly with Bighorn County WY. No solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, if any interested party believes it can meet the above requirement, it may submit a statement of capabilities, list of supporting services, and quotation/estimate. The statement of capabilities must be submitted in writing and must contain material in sufficient detail to allow the Government to determine if the party can perform the requirement. A determination to compete this action based on the responses received is in the sole discretion of the Government. All interested parties must express their interest and capabilities in writing via mail, facsimile, or email. Verifications of receipt of responses are the sole responsibility of the contractor. If no responsive statements are received by December 13, 2010 at 5:00 pm MST, an award shall be made to Bighorn County, WY.