Comprehensive Medical Services -FDC Houston
JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS.FAO · Response deadline: Tue, 17 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (Bureau of Prisons), through its Federal Acquisition Office, is seeking Comprehensive Medical Services for the Federal Detention Center (FDC) in Houston, Texas. This is a combined synopsis and solicitation, meaning the notice both announces the procurement and serves as the actual solicitation document for offerors.
Medical services contracts in federal prisons typically encompass a range of healthcare delivery including primary care, emergency services, specialty referrals, medication management, and coordination with outside medical facilities. Given the NAICS code classification, this procurement centers on general medical and surgical hospital services—though within a correctional institution context, the scope is adapted to the unique security and operational environment of a federal detention center. The Bureau of Prisons operates its own internal healthcare system and contracts for services to supplement or deliver care directly at its facilities. See the solicitation for the complete statement of work, specific service requirements, and performance standards.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Justice, Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons, FAO |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 15BCMS26R51700001 |
| NAICS | 622110 — General Medical and Surgical Hospitals |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | November 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Houston, TX |
Who can bid
This procurement is full and open competition with no small business set-aside specified in the metadata. All responsible offerors capable of performing comprehensive medical services may bid, including large businesses, small businesses, and potentially other than small businesses in any socioeconomic category.
For small businesses considering this opportunity: NAICS 62211 carries a size standard based on average annual receipts. Entities self-certifying as small should verify their eligibility under current SBA size standards for this code. Medical service providers, hospital systems, and healthcare staffing organizations with experience in correctional, institutional, or high-security healthcare environments may find relevant past performance to cite. See the solicitation for any specific experience requirements, past performance evaluation criteria, or mandatory subcontracting limitations.
How to put together a competitive bid
Given the correctional healthcare context and the Bureau of Prisons as the customer, competitive bids typically emphasize several distinguishable factors:
Demonstrate correctional or institutional healthcare expertise. The Bureau of Prisons prioritizes contractors who understand the intersection of clinical care and custody operations—security protocols, controlled movement environments, and care delivery under restrictive conditions. If your organization lacks direct Bureau of Prisons experience, highlight equivalent work with state departments of correction, detention centers, or secure psychiatric facilities.
Address staffing stability and credentialing rigor. Comprehensive medical services require consistent staffing with appropriate licensure (physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, Physician Assistants, medical technicians). Proposals should detail recruitment pipelines, retention strategies, and how quickly credentialed staff can be onboarded given federal background check and security clearance requirements.
Emphasize continuity of care and emergency response. Detention facilities require 24/7 readiness. Your technical approach should explain coverage models, escalation procedures, and coordination with nearby trauma centers or specialty hospitals in the Houston area for services beyond on-site capability.
Price competitively for a full and open environment. With no set-aside limiting competition, expect pricing pressure from large healthcare contractors. Evaluate whether teaming or subcontracting arrangements strengthen your technical approach or cost position.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 15BCMS26R51700001. The solicitation will contain the detailed statement of work, contract clauses, evaluation criteria, and instructions for proposal preparation. Note the firm response deadline of November 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time—late submissions are typically not accepted in federal procurements. Prepare any required SAM registration and unique entity identifier in advance of proposal preparation.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →