DHS/ICE intends to procure comprehensive detention services (housing, guards, meals, medical care, transportation) on a sole source basis.
HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF
Notice type
Special Notice
Solicitation #
70CDCR26R00000011
NAICS
561612
PSC
S206
Set-aside
No Set aside used
Posted
June 4, 2026
Response due
June 19, 2026
Place of performance
Appleton, MN
What this opportunity is
The Department of Homeland Security, specifically Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), intends to procure comprehensive detention services, including housing, guards, meals, medical care, and transportation, on a sole source basis. This opportunity is not set aside for small businesses, which may limit participation. The notice type is a Special Notice, indicating that interested parties should track developments rather than submit bids at this stage. The services will be performed at the Prairie Detention Facility in Minnesota.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Performance Work Statement
Prairie Detention Facility
Contents
1.0. Objectives 9
2.0. Description of Services/Introduction 12
3.0. Background and Mission 12
4.0. Performance Work Statement 13
5.0. Contract Modification 13
6.0. Transition 13
6.1. Mobilization Plans 13
6.2. Transition-In 14
6.3. Operational Readiness 14
6.4. Transition-Out 14
7.0. Right of Refusal 15
8.0. Inspections and Audits 15
9.0. Facility Design and Build 16
10.0. Detainee Intake and Processing 19
11.0. Facility Operations, Maintenance, and Safety Compliance 19
12.0. Unauthorized Access 20
13.0. Direct Supervision of Aliens 20
14.0. Video Surveillance 20
14.1. Installation 20
14.2. Camera resolution 21
14.3. Warranty 22
14.4. Maintenance 22
14.5. Maintain and Operate the Video Surveillance Program 27
14.6. Body Worn Cameras 27
15.0. Mail Processing 28
16.0. Detention Management System 28
17.0. Evacuation Plan 28
18.0. Administrative and Other Dedicated Space 28
18.1. Office and Other Workspace 28
18.2. Office of the Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA) Space 30
18.3. Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Space 30
18.4. Parking Requirements 30
18.5. Weapons Storage Area 30
18.6. Command Center 30
18.7. Conference / Meeting Space 31
18.8. Tactical Storage 31
18.9. IT Closet 31
18.10. Secure File Spaces 31
18.11. Supply Storage Space 32
18.12. Detainee Property Storage Space 32
19.0. Armed Transportation Services 32
20.0. On-Call Stationary Guard Services 35
21.0. Required Administration and Management Services 36
21.1. Manage the Receiving and Discharge of Aliens 36
21.2. Case Processing Specialists – Duties and Functions 36
21.3. Discharge of Aliens 39
22.0. Manage and Maintain a Commissary 39
23.0. Manage and Account for Alien Assets (Funds, Property) 40
24.0. Securely Operate the Facility 40
25.0. Establish and Maintain a Program for the Prevention and Intervention of Sexual Abuse/Assault 40
26.0. Collect and Disseminate Intelligence Information 41
27.0. ICE Notifications 41
28.0. Manage Computer Equipment and Services in Accordance with all Operational Security Requirements 41
29.0. Disciplinary System 42
30.0. Food Service 42
30.1. Manage Food Service Program in a Safe and Sanitary Environment 42
30.2. Minimum Daily Calories 42
31.0. Detention Spaces, Services, and Other Requirements 43
31.1. Language Assistance 43
31.2. Disability Accommodations 43
31.3. Religious Services and Other Programming 44
31.4. Legal Access 45
32.0. Virtual Attorney Visitation Capability and Operation 45
32.1. Group Legal Orientation Space 46
32.2. Personal Hygiene 46
32.3. ICE Detainee Telephone System (DTS) 46
32.4. Recreation 47
32.5. Visitation 47
32.6. Alien Voluntary Work Program 48
33.0. Health and Medical Care Services 49
33.1. Space Requirements: 49
33.2. Medical Area 50
33.3. Health and Medical Care Policies 50
33.4. Health Services Overview 50
33.5. Medical Care Expenses and Reimbursement 58
33.6. Standards of Medical Care 59
33.6.1. Evidence-based Standards of Medical Care 59
33.7. Credentialing Requirements: 59
33.8. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Medical Emergency Response, and Suicide Prevention 61
33.9. Off-site Medical Care and Reimbursement 62
33.10. Prescription Drug Reimbursement 64
33.11. Serious Medical Conditions 65
33.12. Notification Requirements for Medical Conditions that Render Continued Detention Unacceptable 65
33.13. Serious Mental Disorders or Conditions/Serious Mental Illness (SMI) 66
33.14. Serious Mental Illness (SMI) Training 66
33.15. Emergency Medical Services 67
33.16. Emergency Health Care Contact List 67
33.17. Facility Emergency Evacuation Procedure Guide 68
33.18. Hospitalization of Detainees 68
33.19. Detainee Death Management and Reporting 68
33.20. Facility Requirements for Infectious Disease Prevention, Management, and Screening 69
33.21. Medical Employee Health 70
33.22. Environmental Health 72
33.23. Medical Quality Assurance (QA) Program 72
33.24. Immediate Jeopardy 73
33.25. Detainee Reporting Requirements 77
33.26. Health Records Requests and Physical Access 77
33.27. Detainee Medical Records 78
33.28. Electronic Health Record (EHR) Requirement 79
34.0. Behavioral Health 82
35.0. Health and Safety Requirements 84
36.0. Detention Facility Robotics Process Automation (RPA) 84
37.0. Logbooks 85
38.0. Reports 85
39.0. Daily Inspections 86
40.0. Deviation from Prescribed Schedule Inspections 86
41.0. Suicide Prevention 86
42.0. Escapes 86
43.0. Injury, Illness, and Reports 87
44.0. Notification and Public Disclosures 87
45.0. Records, Visits and Disclaimers 88
46.0. ICE/ERO Control Over Facility Access 89
47.0. Federal Judiciary 89
48.0. Quality Control Plan and Internal Compliance Monitoring 89
49.0. Contractor’s Failure to Perform Required Services 90
50.0. Post-Award Conference and Performance Evaluation Meetings 90
51.0. Personnel And Staffing 92
51.1. Facility Staffing Plan, Floor Plan and Key Personnel 92
51.2. Minimum Staffing Requirements 92
51.3. Supervisory Staffing 92
51.4. Key Personnel 93
51.5. Facility Floor Plan and Guard Post Map 95
51.6. Organizational Chart 95
51.7. Employment Eligibility 95
51.8. Health Requirements for All Detention Officers 96
51.9. Random Drug Testing 98
51.10. Contraband Program and Inspection 98
51.11. Contractor Staffing and Employee Requirements 98
51.12. Minimum Standards of Employee Conduct 99
51.13. Minimum Personnel Qualification Standards 100
51.14. Removal from Duty 100
51.15. Tour of Duty Restrictions 102
51.16. Dual Positions 102
51.17. Post Relief 102
51.18. Personnel Files 102
51.19. Uniform Requirements 102
51.20. Jurisdiction 103
51.21. Encroachment 104
51.22. Work Schedules 104
51.23. Training 105
52.0. Personnel Security Vetting Requirements 108
52.1. General 108
52.2. Prelim…
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