Opportunity
SAM #15BGCS26N00000080
Cosmetology Vocational Training Instructor Services for FMC Carswell, TX
Buyer
BOP FAO
Posted
July 30, 2026
Respond By
August 17, 2026
Identifier
15BGCS26N00000080
NAICS
611511
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP), Field Acquisition Office, is seeking qualified providers for Cosmetology Vocational Training Instructor services at the Federal Medical Center (FMC) Carswell in Fort Worth, Texas. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Field Acquisition Office (Grand Prairie, TX) - Services Requested: - Two Cosmetology Vocational Training Instructors to deliver advanced occupational training to incarcerated individuals - Instructors must hold valid Texas Cosmetology Operator and Instructor Licenses - Delivery of a comprehensive 1,000-hour cosmetology program per class, including theory, practical work, and live work - Training topics include hair care, chemical treatments, manicuring, facials, and salon business - Minimum of 25 students per class - Estimated 1,500 instructional hours annually, with six one-hour sessions per day, five days a week (Monday–Friday), excluding federal holidays - Instructors must comply with institutional security and inmate management policies - Contract Structure: - Indefinite Delivery/Requirements contract with firm-fixed pricing - One base year with four 12-month option years (up to five years total) - Notable Requirements: - Flexible scheduling subject to institutional needs and security considerations - One-hour unpaid lunch break per day - Compliance with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation standards - No specific OEMs or product vendors are referenced, as this is a service-based procurement
Description
*******THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY*******
Solicitations are not available at this time. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. The information gathered from the market research questionnaire will be vital in the formation and set aside status of the solicitation. The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP), Field Acquisition Office (FAO), intends to make a single award of an Indefinite Delivery/Requirements type contract with firm-fixed prices for two (2) Cosmetology Instructors for the Federal Medical Center (FMC) Carswell, located at NAVAL AIR STATION, 1200 MEANDERING ROAD, FORT WORTH, TX 76114. The contract period will consist of a base period from date of award through 12 months, with four (4) one-year option periods. The North American Industrial Classification (NAICS) code is 611511 – Cosmetology and Barber Schools, (Size Standard of $13 Million). General Information regarding the BOP is located at www.bop.gov.
The contractor shall provide COSMETOLOGY VOCATIONAL TRAINING INSTRUCTOR services according to the following schedule: The Cosmetology Instructor will normally provide six (6) one-hour sessions per day, 5 days per week, excluding Federal Holidays. Work hours will normally be Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M. and 12:00 - 3:00 P.M., including a (1) hour unpaid lunch break from 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Hours may be adjusted to meet the needs of the institution. Estimated annual hourly sessions are 1500 per 12-month period. All contractors doing business with the Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. The website for registration is www.sam.gov. If you have questions about the System for Award Management (SAM), Government procurements in general, or need assistance in the preparation of your quote, a local Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) may be able to help. The Procurement Technical Assistance was authorized by Congress in 1985 in an effort to expand the number of businesses capable of participating in the Government marketplace. To locate a PTAC near you, go to http://www.aptac-us.org.