ATTENTION INTERESTED PROVIDERS: The federal Judiciary is procuring treatment services for federal defendants and persons under supervision using a Blanket Purchase Agreement for a Sex Offense Treatment Provider in the Savannah, Georgia catchment area which includes Chatham, Effingham, and Bryan counties.
Interested providers are encouraged to visit https://www.gasp.uscourts.gov/current-rfps-0 for current all current active Requests for Proposals including this solicitation.
Specific requirements are noted within each RFP as well as where to submit proposals to by the deadline of July 15, 2026, at 4:00pm EST.
Interested providers must hold a physical treatment location within the catchment area noted above at the time of proposal submission and meet all requirements to be considered technically acceptable. Proposals will be awarded on the basis of initial offers submitted, and each initial offer should contain your organization's best terms from a lowest cost and technical standpoint. There will be no additional opportunity to modify your proposal.
Each RFP contains the full text of all applicable Government regulations, and all offerors are subject to the provisions contained in the RFP. In responding to any RFP, you should answer each item and supply all information requested.
Section L provides specific directions for potential offerors in completing the proposal. The offeror should fully read Section L and follow the directions set forth. The minimum standards for the services listed are contained in the Clauses and Terms of Agreement. All proposals will be evaluated by the criterion explained in Section M. Note if you intend to subcontract any services, instructions are included in Section L the offeror should follow.
If you have any questions regarding the RFP, please submit your questions in writing to treatment_services@gas.uscourts.gov. Please note that questions will only be received and answered via email.
Please read the RFP carefully; do not rely on knowledge of previous RFPs, or knowledge or previous Federal procurement procedures as language has been updated within the current templates. As a reminder, the offeror must have a physical site within the catchment area, which will be evaluated during an on site visit. Note: a catchment area may consist of multiple counties/zip codes, in which case the offeror must have a physical site within at least one of the counties/zip codes identified in that catchment area.
An offeror must be capable of providing all services identified in Section B, including local services identified at the end of Section C, and must have a physical site located within the geographic area identified in Section B. If the offeror is unable to provide a service identified in Section B and does not identify/subcontract with someone to provide the service, the offer will be technically unacceptable.
- Sex offense providers are required to provide Sex Offense Specific Evaluation and Reports, and Sex Offense Individual and Group Counseling.
- In addition to the standard requirements included in the Requests for Proposal and BPAs, the vendor must possess the ability to:
- The program must have counseling services available until 7:00 p.m. at least one night per week or Saturday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
NOTE: This requirement is not in lieu of the provisions set forth in the Request for Proposals which require the vendor (and any proposed subcontractor) to maintain an acceptable facility located within the defined catchment area.
The estimated monthly quantity (EMQ) listed in Section B of the RFP is the estimate of the services to be provided during the terms of this agreement. It is only an estimate. EMQs are based on 30-minute increments of time and not number of clients.
Although the Government may choose to enter into a Blanket Purchase Agreement with multiple offerors, the Government reserves the right to award a single offeror.
The term for this Blanket Purchase Agreement is twelve (12) months with a start date of October 1, 2026, with a provision that shall allow the Government to unilaterally extend the agreement for an additional four (4) years, at four (4) twelve (12) month intervals, at the Government's discretion.
Proposals are due by Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 4:00 pm. Proposals shall be e-mailed in pdf format to treatment_services@gas.uscourts.gov. All e-mail submissions must reference in the subject line, the Solicitation number indicated in Section A, Block 1 of the Solicitation/Offer/ Acceptance. It is the responsibility of the offeror to confirm the government's receipt of the proposal.
All proposals must be signed by a representative authorized to commit the offeror to contractual obligations. Electronic signatures are accepted.
A copy of the Blanket Purchase Agreement, Clauses and Terms of Agreement, should be retained by the offeror for their files.
For specifics regarding this RFP please visit https://www.gasp.uscourts.gov/current-rfps-0 for all requirements.
Background
The federal Judiciary is procuring treatment services for federal defendants and persons under supervision through a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for a Sex Offense Treatment Provider in the Savannah, Georgia catchment area, which includes Chatham, Effingham, and Bryan counties.
The goal of this contract is to provide necessary counseling services to individuals under supervision who have been convicted of sex offenses, ensuring they receive appropriate evaluations and treatment.
Work Details
The vendor must provide the following services:
1. **Sex Offense Specific Evaluation and Reports**: A comprehensive evaluation assessing the risk for re-offending and current amenability for treatment. This must be completed within 30 business days of referral.
2. **Sex Offense Individual Counseling**: At least 40 sessions per month in the base year, decreasing slightly in subsequent years.
3. **Sex Offense Group Counseling**: Approximately 100 sessions per month in the base year, with similar reductions in later years.
4. **Counseling Availability**: Services must be available until 7:00 p.m. at least one night per week or Saturday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
5. **Physical Location Requirement**: The vendor must have a physical treatment location within the specified catchment area at the time of proposal submission.
6. **Compliance with Regulations**: All services must comply with applicable government regulations and standards outlined in the RFP.
Period of Performance
The contract will be performed over a period of twelve (12) months starting from October 1, 2026, with options to extend for an additional four (4) years at twelve (12) month intervals.
Place of Performance
Services will be performed in Savannah, Georgia, specifically within Chatham, Effingham, and Bryan counties.
Bidder Requirements
Interested vendors must hold a physical treatment location within the specified catchment area at the time of proposal submission. They must also demonstrate capability to provide all required services as outlined in Section B of the RFP. Additionally, vendors are required to maintain an acceptable facility that meets all local and state regulations.
