Private Detention Facility Services District of Southern California
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), under the Department of Justice, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for Private Detention Facility Services in the Southern District of California. This effort aims to identify potential sources capable of providing and managing a secure detention facility with up to 700 beds, along with secure transportation services. Responses are due by May 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves providing and managing a secure detention facility within the geographic boundaries of the USMS District of Southern California. This facility will house individuals charged with federal offenses, including those in the custody of USMS, Bureau of Prisons, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Services must comply with Federal Performance Based Detention Standards. The scope also includes secure transportation services for the district, encompassing USMS Justice Prisoner & Alien Transportation System airlifts, guard services (medical and non-medical), jail-to-jail transfers, and jail-to-court-to-jail transportation. Construction of a new facility is not required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Potential Duration: Seven years (one base year and six option years)
- Current Contract Expiry: September 30, 2027
- Response Due: Monday, May 18, 2026, at noon EDT
- Questions Due: Friday, May 1, 2026, at noon EDT
- Published: April 17, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Interested firms are requested to submit a capability statement, not exceeding 10 pages, tailored specifically to the outlined requirements. Generic corporate marketing information will not be considered. Submissions should be emailed to Dane.Smith@usdoj.gov with the subject line: "Response to Sources Sought Notice – Private Detention Facility Services – District of Southern California". Responses will be used for market research to formulate an acquisition strategy.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 561210 – Facilities Support Services, with a size standard of $47.0M. No specific set-aside is indicated for this market research phase.
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only and is not a solicitation, commitment, or request for offers/proposals. The government will not pay for costs incurred in responding and is not obligated to issue a solicitation or award a contract based on this notice. Questions must be submitted via email only; verbal or telephone questions will not be accepted.