LCP Catholic Spiritual Guide FCI Milan   3

Background
The Federal Bureau of Prisons is conducting market research pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 10. It is anticipated that a solicitation will be issued for the provision of Life Connection Program-Catholic Spiritual Guide.

Work Details
The contractor will provide Catholic Spiritual Guide Services at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) located in Milan, Michigan. The services will be an integral part of FCI Milan’s Life Connections Program (LCP) and will include providing religious instruction and leadership for inmates who are active participants in the Residential Faith-Based Pre-release Program. The program aims to provide inmates with intensive opportunities for spiritual growth and deepening their religious roots, with the goal of reducing recidivism and enhancing prison management.

The contractor will be responsible for providing religious instruction on various topics, encouraging inmate participation in program activities, and initiating specific victim impact programs to assist inmates in claiming responsibility for their actions and making amends with victims, family, and community.

Period of Performance
The contract's schedule will include services provided Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. The contractor will normally provide twenty-four (24) sessions each week of services. A session is defined as one hour. The schedule may include some weekend and/or evening hours based on program needs.

Place of Performance
The services under the contract shall be accomplished at the Federal Correctional Institution located at 4004 East Arkona Rd., Milan, Michigan 48160.