What types of goods and services does the SCRO prioritize?

The SCRO focuses on operational necessities for correctional facilities, including medical and dental services for inmates, facility infrastructure repairs, food and dietary supplies, and specialized security equipment.

Are there specific certifications that help vendors win SCRO contracts?

Vendors with verified socio-economic certifications, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or 8(a) status, often find favorable opportunities as the Bureau of Prisons works to meet federal small business utilization goals.

How should a vendor approach the SCRO for potential work?

Vendors should monitor the SAM.gov portal for specific solicitations issued by the SCRO and ensure their capability statements explicitly address the unique security and compliance requirements inherent in a correctional facility setting.

FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS · Contracting Office

SCRO

35 solicitations and awards tracked for this contracting office.

Contracting office35 solicitationsUnder FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS

Solicitations

Federal records indexed

Source

Federal

Federal procurement data

Sub-Agency

FEDERAL PRISON

FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS

Agency

DEPARTMENT

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

About

Acquisition authority and contracting profile of SCRO.

The South Central Regional Office (SCRO) manages procurement activities for Federal Bureau of Prisons facilities across its designated region. It awards contracts for institutional facility maintenance, inmate healthcare services, correctional officer training, and food service operations required to maintain secure prison environments.

Hierarchy: FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS · DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.

Contracting officers at this office issue solicitations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Vendors must be registered in the federal procurement system with a valid CAGE code to receive awards.

Opportunity activity heatmap (2024-present)

Monthly posted opportunity volume from 2024 onward. Darker = more indexed records.

Count-basedPeak month: 82024-2026

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SCRO contracting FAQ

Common questions about SCRO, the parent hierarchy, and how vendors should track this contracting office.