Description

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is seeking qualified contractors to provide onsite laser tattoo removal services at multiple federal correctional institutions. The contractor shall furnish all personnel, FDA-approved laser equipment, supplies, transportation, training, documentation, and related support necessary to perform tattoo removal services for eligible inmates. Services include consultation, treatment, documentation of procedures and outcomes, follow-up recommendations, and compliance with all applicable federal, state, medical, safety, and security requirements. Personnel must possess all required certifications, licenses, and experience necessary to perform professional tattoo removal services in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The requirement includes services at multiple BOP institutions in Arizona, Florida, Indiana, and Pennsylvania, with potential expansion to additional locations. Contractors should carefully consider the geographic distribution of performance locations and demonstrate their ability to support all locations identified in the requirement. 

Respondents shall identify any planned subcontracting arrangements and provide examples of tattoo removal services performed directly by their organization as the prime contractor. Experience performed solely by subcontractors or teaming partners should be separately identified. Any future small business set-aside acquisition resulting from this requirement will be subject to the applicable limitations on subcontracting requirements of FAR 52.219-14 and 13 CFR §125.6. Respondents should describe how they would comply with these requirements if awarded a contract.

Vendors should carefully review the SOW before submitting a response. The Government is seeking capability information from firms that can directly perform and support the full scope of services across all identified performance locations. Responses that do not address the firm's ability to meet the requirements outlined in the SOW may be considered less useful for market research purposes. 

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS OR QUOTATIONS.

This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for market research purposes in accordance with FAR Part 10. The Government is conducting market research to identify qualified contractors capable of providing professional tattoo removal services.

The purpose of this notice is to determine the availability of capable small business concerns, including socioeconomic small business categories, and to assist the Government in developing an appropriate acquisition strategy and potential set-aside determination.

Responses to this notice are voluntary and shall not be considered offers. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this Sources Sought Notice and will not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with preparing or submitting a response.

Interested vendors are requested to provide:

• Company name and address
• UEI number
• Business size and socioeconomic status
• Relevant NAICS code(s)
• SAM.gov registration status
• Description of experience providing tattoo removal services
• Description of equipment, certifications, licensing, and personnel qualifications
• Geographic service capabilities
• Any recommended contract structure or acquisition considerations

The Government may use information received in response to this notice for acquisition planning purposes only. Participation in this market research effort is not a prerequisite for participation in any future solicitation.