The Bureau of Prisons has a future requirement for the provision Values and Responsibilities (General Christian) Spiritual Guide services that will assist the Chaplain Program Manager in the day to day operations of the LCP at the United States Penitentiary (USP) located in Leavenworth, Kansas. The contractor will provide Values and Responsibilities (General Christian) Spiritual Guide services in accordance with the Statement of Work. The Government contemplates awarding of an indefinite-delivery, requirements-type contract with firm-fixed unit prices resulting from the future solicitation. The contract period shall consist of a 12 month base period with four 12 month option periods for renewal. The Government anticipates requiring the provision of 1500 sessions per year. A session is defined as one hour.

A Government solicitation document to provide these services is being developed, and a contract may or may not result. Market research is being conducted to determine interest and capability of potential sources for this requirement. All future information about this acquisition, including the solicitation and/or amendments, will be distributed solely through this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure that they have the most up-to-date information regarding this acquisition.

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Draft Statement of Work

Background
In September 2000, the Executive Staff of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) approved a concept which would initiate a multi-faith residential reentry program. This is a voluntary program which is located in five institutions in various regions of the country. The program is available to male and female inmates.

The program provides inmates with intensive opportunities for spiritual growth and deepening their religious roots by sharing common space and programs for the purpose of personal transformation and reducing recidivism. Inmates will participate in religion specific and inter-faith program components designed to bring restoration with God, family, community, and self. The program's design will increase religious tolerance and respect among inmates of various faiths; will connect each inmate with a spiritual mentor; and will link participants with a faith community at their release destination in order to enhance community reintegration. Another component of the program will initiate specific victim impact programs to assist inmates in claiming responsibility for their actions and making amends with victims, family, and community.

The program enlists partnerships with individuals and organizations in its efforts to lower recidivism and facilitate spiritual growth and personal change. Volunteers, contractors, mentors, sponsoring religious congregations and organizations are all essential partners in the program.

The goal of the BOP residential Life Connections Program (LCP) is to provide inmates living in a shared living space with intensive opportunities for holistic life restoration for the purpose of reducing recidivism and enhancing prison management.

Subject
The BOP, Field Acquisition Office in Grand Prairie, Texas intends to make a single award of an indefinite delivery/requirements type contract with firm fixed pricing for the provision of the services of a Values and Responsibilities (General Christian) Spiritual Guide. The contractor shall provide inmates guidance to successfully complete the program and reasonable and equitable opportunities to pursue religious beliefs and practices.

Place of Performance
The service to be provided under the contract shall be accomplished at:
USP Leavenworth
1300 Metropolitan Avenue
Leavenworth, KS 66048

Schedule
Services will normally be provided Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays, from the hours of 7:30 am and 3:30 pm (excluding a 30 minute unpaid lunch break). The contractor will normally provide six sessions per day, up to 30 sessions per week. A session is defined as one hour.

Each member of the LCP Facilitation Team will be required to attend a planning meeting each year related to the development of the program. The schedule may include some weekend and/or evening hours based on program needs. A mutually agreed upon schedule will be developed by the Supervisory Chaplain after contract award.

Due to the nature of the correctional setting, delays in performance of work may be experienced. Such delays may include but are not limited to inclement weather, electrical or mechanical problems, or other security matters. When contract employees report to the institution but are unable to perform services due to such delays, the contractor will be paid for one session. Normally, any remaining sessions for that day will be suspended and the contractor will be free to leave and the contractor will not be paid for the remaining unperformed sessions. However, if the institution requests that the contractor remain at the institution for eventual performance, the contractor shall be paid for such sessions. In the event of any absence, the contractor may make up his/her time if approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). If the contractor fails to provide coverage, the Government may seek contractual remedy.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
The contractor shall possess Bachelor's Degree in Theology, Religion, Psychology, Social Work, or related field from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education's Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs.
Quoters responding to this solicitation shall complete and submit with their quote the attached form, "Credentials of Religious Services Contractor."
Quoters shall submit one letter of endorsement from their local religious organization.
Quoters shall submit two letters of personal reference from individuals familiar with the quoters work as an spiritual leader within the Christian faith.
Quoters shall have a minimum of three years of continuous experience as a leader within the Chistian faith.
Quoters must specifically identify the individual that will be performing these services under any subsequent contract award. The quoter must provide proof that their candidate meets all qualifications. The candidate's name and qualifications must be submitted at the time the quote is submitted. All Contractors must submit with their quote a resume, and photocopies of documents evidencing education, training, and experience.
After review of these documents by Bureau of Prisons staff, vendors may be requested to submit additional documents for review. Vendors failing to submit any of the required documents will be removed from further consideration for award.

Supplies and Equipment
All supplies that the contractor may need to perform services under this contract will be provided by USP Leavenworth. The contractor performing these services shall wear professional clothing in accordance with the dress policy of the institution.

Description of Duties
The Values and Responsibilities (General Christian) Spiritual Guide shall be responsible for providing religious instruction and leadership for inmates who are active participants in the BOP Residential Faith-Based Pre-Release Program at USP Leavenworth. The contractor shall provide Values and Responsibilities Spiritual services utilizing Life Connection's material and the general topics listed below in a correctional setting. Other Values and Responsibilities, Christian Education, and/or general religious topics may be assigned as determined by the Supervisory Chaplain and LCP Chaplain.

General Topics for Values and Responsibilities (General Christian) Spiritual Guide
1. Articles of Faith (Nicene and Apostles Creed)
2. Morality
3. Sacraments
4. Sunday Worship
5. Understanding Scripture
6. Hermeneutics
7. Christian Living
8. Spirituality
9. Worship
10. Characteristics of God
11. New Testament
12. Old Testament
13. Understanding Sin
14. The Role of the Family in Christian Life
15. The Disciplines of the Church (Fasting, Prayer, etc.)
16. Faith Based Addiction Recovery
17. Reconciliation
18. Repentance
19. Values and Responsibilities Class

These programs shall instruct inmates in the on-site Life Connections Program (LCP). The classes shall consist of religious based instruction on the following topics; how to live with integrity, how to grow spiritually, how to be a spiritual leader, criminal thinking, impact of crime on victims, and any other subjects mutually agreed upon by the contractor and the Supervisory Chaplain and LCP Chaplain. The instructor will be responsible for grading assignments. The instructor will also be responsible to encourage the inmate's participation in all aspects of the LCP, i.e. journaling, attendance, discussion, accountability groups, service projects and victim impact discussion.

Method of Performance
The LCP is a multi-faith program. Therefore, the contractor must be knowledgeable in a broad variety of religious traditions and shall be willing/able to provide spiritual guidance to participants in a pluralistic setting.

The contractor will provide religious instruction based on their own expertise as it relates to the core curriculum materials. The contractor will work closely with the Life Connections Chaplain, and other program staff to assist in the development of the program and to gauge the progress of individual participants. Consultations will be held with the Supervisory Chaplain and Life Connections Chaplain as needed. Although the instruction will follow the tenants of Christian Education teaching, the contractor will also work with participants who follow other religions. The contractor will analyze the effectiveness of each class taught in the LCP and suggest workable methods of improving them. The contractor will also serve as a source for addressing faith specific (General Christian) issues within LCP.

The use of computers is a vital to the efficient performance of the LCP Facilitation Team. Therefore, the contractor must be proficient in the use of Adobe, Word, Excel, and Power Point.

The contractor will not be permitted to attend institution meetings or staff recalls. The contractor may attend team meetings, departmental meetings, or other meetings relating to the involvement of the services required by this contract. Time spent in these trainings will be reimbursed at the contract rate, pro-rated hourly.

The successful contractor will be required to follow any and all applicable guidelines for the services to be provided. He/she will also maintain accountability of all Government furnished materials, supplies, and equipment. The contractor will sign the provided log or sign-in sheet as documentation for sessions worked and for security purposes. The contractor will possess the knowledge and expertise necessary to work with minimum supervision.

Performance of services will be monitored by the Supervisory Chaplain and Life Connections Chaplain.

Inmate Management
Provision of services will require frequent and unsupervised contact with inmates. The contract employee shall not be responsible for the management of any inmates, other than to ensure inmates involved within the contract's scope of work abide by all rules to ensure their safety and well-being. The contractor may, at any time, be removed from the institution at the discretion of the Warden. The contractor is to constantly be aware of security and maintain a professional relationship with inmates at all times. Any violation of the institution rules and regulations are to be brought immediately to the attention of any Government employee employed at the institution. The contractor will be required to provide documentation to the COR, or designee, of any infractions of institutional rules and regulations by inmates for proper action.

Institution Security
The contractor/contract employees shall agree to all regulations prescribed by the institution for the safety, custody, and conduct of inmates. The contractor shall attend the Institution Familiarization Orientation program prior to assuming institution involvement. Reimbursement to the contractor for the time spent in the institution orientation or other specific security related training will be at the contract rate, prorated hourly. The contract employee will be required to sign in and out of the institution for accountability purposes. A badge will be issued and worn at all times for proper identification.

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1. Please indicate your business size in relation to the SBA size standard provided above.
2. Can your firm provide the services in compliance with the requirements listed in the draft Statement of Work?
3. Do you have any issues/questions/concerns with the draft Statement of Work?
4. Can your firm provide all inclusive "session" pricing to include all costs associated with the performance of the required services?
5. Can your firm provide firm fixed unit prices (i.e., session pricing) for future contract periods (for example: a contract with a base year and four option years, equating a total of five years)?
6. How many calendar days does your firm need to prepare a quotation resulting from this solicitation?
7. Is your company registered, and active, in the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov)?
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