SAM #15B70026PR000365

Nationwide Digital Cognitive Assessment Battery System for Federal Prisons

The Federal Bureau of Prisons is seeking information from vendors for a nationwide, fully digital cognitive assessment battery system for inmate education and reentry services. - Government Buyer: - Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Central Office Education Branch - Scope of Requirement: - Computer-based cognitive battery assessment system for evaluating cognitive abilities, academic achievement, and oral language skills - System must be delivered to 121 FBOP institutions nationwide, including Hawaii and Puerto Rico - Includes scoring services, reporting, and professional development training for Special Education Teachers - Secure, cloud-based hosting required, compliant with FedRAMP and Section 508 accessibility standards - High availability and robust security for all sites - Deliverables include project plans, schedules, and ongoing progress reports - Period of Performance: - One base year plus four 12-month option years - No specific OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or purchase quantities are mentioned - Unique Requirements: - Must support nationwide deployment across federal prison facilities - Professional development training for educators - Secure, accessible, and compliant cloud hosting - Ongoing reporting and project management deliverables

Description

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.

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