SAM #15BNAS26PR000040

Market Research for Digital Cognitive Assessment System for Federal Bureau of Prisons

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Central Office Education Branch, is seeking information from vendors for a fully digital cognitive assessment system to evaluate cognitive abilities, academic achievement, and oral language skills. - Government Buyer: - Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Prisons - Central Office Education Branch - Products/Services Requested: - Computer-based cognitive assessment test (CBT) - Comprehensive battery covering cognitive abilities, academic achievement, and oral language skills - Cloud-based test delivery, scoring, and reporting - Professional development training for Special Education Teachers - Support and security compliance - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Solution must be fully digital, replacing physical test kits with laptop/tablet configuration - Must meet Section 508 accessibility standards - Must comply with FedRAMP cloud security requirements - Includes professional development for educators - Contract includes a base period plus four 12-month option years - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Respondents are asked to provide capability statements and acquisition feedback

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 Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) 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: Thursday, July 2, 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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