# SAM #15JPSS27R00000012 DOJ RFI for Justice Command Center renovation and modernization **Buyer:** JMD Procurement Services Staff **Posted:** November 14, 2026 **Respond By:** December 11, 2026 **Identifier:** 15JPSS27R00000012 **NAICS:** 236220, 541310, 238390, 238210, 238290 DOJ is gathering market input for a planned renovation of its secure Justice Command Center in Washington, DC; this notice is an RFI, not a solicitation or commitment to award. - **Scope:** Modernize three conference rooms, the 24/7 watch floor, lobby/reception area, and supporting spaces for secure executive meetings and crisis management. - **Named products and quantities:** Six Belkin 4:2 DisplayPort MultiClave Secure KVMs; two 75-inch 4K LED monitors; and TotalMass MassLoaded Vinyl sound barriers for Rooms 1 and 2, with STC-50 sound attenuation specified. - **Other items:** Conference tables, desks and enclave workstations, executive and watch-floor furniture, five high-durability watch-floor chairs, a TSG 6-approved speakerphone, privacy smart glass, cell-phone lockers, carpet tiles, lighting, ceiling tiles, signage, cabinetry, cable raceways, and planning/whiteboards. - **Government-furnished equipment:** Three printers and other identified shared IT equipment are GFE, not contractor-furnished items. Room 4 also requires a shared desk for this equipment. - **Requested services:** Design and construction for the JCC suite renovation, including room and workstation reconfiguration, interior finishes, lighting, furnishings, and improvements to collaboration and situational awareness. Work should generally be scheduled outside normal business hours to reduce disruption. - **Security and compliance:** Personnel must pass an NCIC background check. The JCC is a SCIF; Wi-Fi/Bluetooth devices and photography or recording-capable devices are prohibited. Restricted-area visitors must be escorted or monitored by cleared personnel. Renovations must meet ICD 705, ICD 705-1 Technical Specifications, and TEMPEST countermeasures. - **RFI response:** Firms are asked for a capability statement, vendor background, up to two similar past-performance examples, and a modernization strategy. Responses are limited to three pages and may be emailed as PDF or Microsoft Word; small businesses are encouraged to respond. Jennifer M. Thompson is the listed point of contact. ### Description

Disclaimer: This notice is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for proposal or quote. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government or a guarantee that one will be issued in the future. Responses in any form are not offers and the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents is strictly voluntary.

The Department of Justice (Department or DOJ), Security and Emergency Planning Staff (SEPS) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to seek information regarding industry capabilities to provide modernization and enhancements to a 24/7 crisis management and communications center. Vendors should provide details on enhancing capabilities into a modern state-of-the-art facility suitable for executive level staff and their guests and increasing situational awareness capabilities. Vendors should also provide details on services they can provide for 24/7 operational centers. The DOJ is reviewing the marketplace to proactively examine all available options to ensure that the Department’s technology investments deliver maximum value, flexibility, and innovation today, and into the future.

Project Name: Justice Command Center Phase II Renovation

Background:
The Justice Command Center (JCC) is a secure 24-hour facility operating in support of law enforcement and national security programs. The JCC is the primary information gathering and crisis management facility for the Attorney General (AG) and senior Department officials; it is designed to function during routine operations and emergencies. The last renovations to the JCC were in 2006 and consisted of minor cosmetic improvements. The JCC needs major renovations to continue to provide the best service possible to the Departmental leadership.

Objectives:
The Department of Justice Command Center modernization encompasses the renovation and upgrade of the JCC suite, which currently comprises three (3) conference rooms, one (1) watch floor, two (2) IT server rooms, two (2) restrooms, and one (1) storage room. The renovation shall deliver the following enhancements: upgrades to existing conference rooms to modern standards suitable for executive-level meetings and high-level briefings, modern design elements and finishes, renovation of the watch floor to support advanced situational awareness and real-time operational collaboration, and upgrades to all common areas and support spaces to contemporary standards while maintaining compliance with all security and operational requirements. Upon completion, the renovations shall provide a modern environment that is suitable for executive level staff and supports the JCC’s mission as the primary information gathering and crisis management center for senior Department officials.

Miscellaneous Requirements:

Security:

  1. Contractors must be able to pass National Crime Information Center (NCIC) background check for building access. The JCC is a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF), therefore no devices with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, photography, and/or recording capabilities are permitted within the JCC.
  2. All visitors to the Restricted Area build site will be escorted/monitored by cleared personnel.

Availability:
The JCC is a 24/7 operation; however, work should be done after normal business hours (1800 – 0600) to limit disruptions to Department leadership.

Compliance:

  1. Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705;
  2. ICD 705-1 Technical Specifications; and
  3. TEMPEST Countermeasures.

Tasks:

Room 1:

  1. Executive level conference table with DOJ seal engraved in center of the table
  2. Enhanced appearance with new drywall, fresh paint, and decor; and
  3. New desk to match conference room table with enough space for four (4); and enclaves, one (1) keyboard, one (1) mouse, two (2) monitors, and one (1) KVM; and
  4. Unclassified Telephone Security Group (TSG) 6 approved speaker phone
  5. Hidden but easily accessible cable raceway; and
  6. New executive level furniture to include credenza,, and end tables; and
  7. TotalMass MassLoaded Vinyl (MLV) Barrier (sounds dampening material which meets Sound Transmission Class (STC) 50 sound attenuation requirements); and
  8. Replace existing carpet with new carpet tiles (unique to AG Conference Room space)

Room 2:

  1. Modernized appearance with new drywall, fresh paint, and updated decorative lighting (sconces); and
  2. Updated Department of Justice and/or Justice Command Center Wall Signage; and
  3. Dedicated workspaces (2) which allow for up to four (4) enclaves, one (1) keyboard, one (1) mouse, two (2) monitors, and one (1) KVM; and
  4. Additional seating along walls; and
  5. New podium (reduced size to accommodate video wall) with three (3) JCON enclaves; and
  6. TotalMass MLV Barrier (sounds dampening material which meets STC-50 sound attenuation requirements).

Room 3:

  1. Executive level conference table for up to six (6) people; and
  2. New 60” credenza to accommodate IT equipment and wiring; and
  3. One (1) desk with three (3) enclaves; and
  4. Executive level chairs; and
  5. Enhanced appearance with new drywall and fresh paint; and
  6. Match carpet tiles to existing floor in the JCC suite; and
  7. New LED lighting and ceiling tiles; and
  8. Two 75” 4k LED monitors.

Room 4:

  1. Collaborative layout desks for the Watch Officers; and
  2. Dedicated workspace for the Lead Emergency Actions Specialist and Lead Telecommunication Specialist within the watch floor (Two Leads, Two Watch Officers); and
  3. New 24/7 high durability desk chairs (5 chairs total); and
  4. Printer Cove with three (3) printers (GFE); and
  5. Built-in cabinetry for storage and binders; and
  6. Additional desk for shared IT equipment (GFE) (LMR Radio, WashFax, Desktop VTC etc.); and
  7. Zoned LED lighting with dimmer switch(s) compatible with watch environment; and
  8. Hidden but easily accessible cable raceway; and
  9. Dry Erase Magnetic Glass Board for planning; and
  10. Privacy Smart Glass window between the Watch Room and the Situation Room
  11. Adjustable temperature control for HVAC; and
  12. Black 2x2 ceiling tiles; and
  13. Remove or lower the existing raised floor for ADA compliance; and
  14. New DOJ and/or JCC Signage; and
  15. Six (6) Belkin 4:2 Display Port MultiClave Secure KVM.

JCC Lobby/Reception Area (Modernized Design and Functionality):

  1. Fresh paint; and
  2. Additional seating; and
  3. Improved LED signage throughout JCC; and
  4. New Department of Justice Signage outside SCIF; and
  5. New artwork throughout JCC; and
  6. Recessed cell phone lockers outside of the SCIF.

Modernizing the JCC into a state-of-the-art communications and meeting hub will provide Cabinet-level officials and senior managers with a secure, resilient, and highly adaptable environment for decision-making, collaboration, and organizational coordination. The existing space can be transformed from a primarily operational command function into a multi-functional executive hub capable of supporting high-level meetings, crisis response, strategic communications, and hybrid collaboration. The proposed enhancements will also allow the Watch Officers to have increased situational awareness during rapidly evolving emergency events, therefore creating additional information sharing opportunities with the Department’s senior leadership.

Instructions for Submission of Responses: Interested firms who consider themselves qualified to perform the tasks outlined above are invited to submit a response to this RFI. Small Business Firms are encouraged to respond. Please provide a Capability Statement that includes the following:

Vendor Background Summary including:

Past Performance Summary including:

Modernization Capabilities:

Outline your proposed strategy for modernizing the JCC, detailing specific enhancements to transform its aesthetic, architectural design, operational functionality, and spatial organization into a state-of-the-art facility.

Questions or Clarifications:

Please submit any questions or requests for clarity no later than 24 November 2026 at 5PM EST via email to Jennifer M. Thompson at jennifer.thompson@usdoj.gov.

Response Guidelines and Deadline:

It is the respondent’s responsibility to verify that the DOJ received and can view the email.

Responses are due no later than 11 December 2026 at 5 PM EST via email to the following: jennifer.thompson@usdoj.gov.

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