Project Information

Bid Title

Cognitive Assessment - Sources Sought Only

Issuing Agency

Location

District of Columbia

Published Date

Jun 23, 2026

Closing Date

Jul 2, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

15BNAS26PR000040

Original Source

Join to Access Full Details

Bid Inquiries

Join to Access Full Details

Bid Documents

Join to Access Full Details

Project Description

Follow

Cognitive Assessment - Sources Sought Only

Active

Contract Opportunity

Notice ID

15BNAS26PR000040

Related Notice

Department/Ind. Agency

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF

Sub-tier

FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS

Office

NATIONAL ACQUISITIONS - CO

Looking for contract opportunity help?

(opens in new window)

APEX Accelerators are an official government contracting resource for small businesses. Find your local APEX Accelerator (opens in new window) for free government expertise related to contract opportunities.

APEX Accelerators are funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.

The APEX Accelerators program was formerly known as the Procurement Technical Assistance Program (opens in new window) (PTAP).

General Information

• Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
• Original Published Date: Jun 23, 2026 02:47 pm CDT
• Original Response Date: Jul 02, 2026 02:00 pm CDT
• Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
• Original Inactive Date: Jul 17, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside:
• Product Service Code:
• NAICS Code:
  • 611710 - Educational Support Services
• Place of Performance:
  Washington , DC
  USA

Description

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) — MARKET RESEARCH ONLY

1. Purpose

This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for market research and planning purposes in accordance with FAR Part 10.

This notice:

- Is NOT a solicitation

- Does NOT constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quote (RFQ)

- Does NOT obligate the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract

Responses are voluntary and will be used to determine acquisition strategy, including potential small business set-aside decisions.

2. Requirement Overview

The Government is seeking information from qualified vendors for the following:

Project Area: Federal Bureau of Prisons Reentry Services Division (RSD)/Education Branch

Objective: The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is seeking a computer based- test (CBT) designed for the evaluation of comprehensive battery tests in the following areas: cognitive abilities, academic achievement, and oral language skills.

3. Set-Aside Market Research

The Government is conducting market research to determine the availability of capable small business concerns and to support a potential set-aside decision in accordance with FAR Part 19.

4. Information Requested from Industry (available in attached document for responses)

Company Information:

- Company name

- UEI number

- Business size and socio-economic status

- Primary NAICS code

- SAM registration status

Capability Statement:

- Relevant experience performing similar services

- Description of technical capabilities

Acquisition Feedback:

- Recommended contract type

- Suggested NAICS code

- Comments on industry standards or risks

- Rough order of magnitude pricing information

5. Submission Instructions

Responses shall be submitted electronically to: sborchert@bop.gov

Subject Line: “RFI Response — 15BNAS26-Cognitive Assessment

Submission Deadline: Thursday, July 2, 2026, 14:00 CT

***Responses should include answers on the attached Word document "Information Requested from Industry".

6. Important Notice to Respondents

This RFI is for informational purposes only.

The Government:

- Will not pay for response preparation costs

- Will not provide individual feedback

- May use submitted information for planning purposes

- May issue a solicitation at a later date

Responding to this RFI is not required to compete in any future procurement.

Attachments/Links

Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• 320 FIRST STREET NW
• WASHINGTON , DC 20534
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Stephanie Borchert
• sborchert@bop.gov

Secondary Point of Contact

History

• Jun 23, 2026 02:47 pm CDTSources Sought (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC 16Aircraft Components and Accessories

• NAICS 611710Educational Support Services

* Disclaimer: Government BidHub provides information on bids, RFPs (Requests for Proposals), and RFQs (Requests for Qualifications) solely for convenience and informational purposes. This site is not an official public notice board. For official details, responses, or inquiries, please contact the relevant government agency directly.