REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - INCIDENT INSPECTIONS AND DETAINEE DEATH REVIEWS

AI Summary

The Department of Homeland Security is seeking information on vendors capable of conducting incident inspections and detainee death reviews as part of its compliance oversight. This RFI aims to assess market interest and gather insights for planning purposes. Interested vendors should refer to the draft Statement of Work for detailed requirements.

Contract details

Solicitation No.: 70CDCR26Q00000003
Notice Type: Sources Sought
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Posted Date: January 22, 2026
Response Deadline: February 4, 2026
NAICS Code: 541611 AI guide
PSC / Class Code: R408
Issuing Office: DETENTION COMPLIANCE AND REMOVALS
Sub-Agency: US IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT
Agency: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Primary Contact: Ejikeme Ezeala (EJ)
City: WASHINGTON
State: DC
ZIP Code: 20536
AI Product/Service: service

Description

The Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) is an organizational element within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The Office of Detention Oversight (ODO) is a unit of OPR, Inspections Program Office (ISP). ODO conducts compliance inspections of detention facilities in which detainees are accommodated for periods in excess of seventy-two (72) hours to determine compliance with the ICE 2025 and 2019 National Detention Standards (NDS), the 2025 Non-Dedicated Intergovernmental Standards (NDIDS), the 2011 Performance-Based National Detention Standards (PBNDS), as applicable, or the 2020 Family Residential Standards (FRS).

The External Reviews and Analysis Unit (ERAU) is also a unit in the OPR, Inspections Program Office. ERAU is responsible for conducting administrative reviews of all deaths of individuals in ICE custody. The Detainee Death Review (DDR) is a focused, fact-finding, objective investigation of the facts and circumstances surrounding the death. ERAU also conducts special and focused reviews, as requested by ICE leadership. See draft Statement of Work (SOW) and below for more details.

As part of its market research, ICE is issuing this RFI to determine the estimated number of interested vendors capable of providing the requirements as described in the draft SOW. The government may use the responses to this RFI for information and planning purposes.

Key dates

January 22, 2026Posted Date
February 4, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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Frequently asked questions

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - INCIDENT INSPECTIONS AND DETAINEE DEATH REVIEWS is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.