Request for Information (RFI) / Industry Feedback
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Immigration Detention Services – South Texas Detention Capability
A: Introduction:
Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is issuing a
Request for Information (RFI) to identify one or more facilities (existing, renovation, or new
construction) to be turnkey ready and able to provide housing, medical care, guard services, meals, and
the day to day needs for approximately 1000 ICE adult male and adult female detainees within 50
ground-commute miles of Interstate 35. If utilizing multiple facilities, there may be no less than 200
beds per facility. The preference is for facilities to be dedicated for ICE detainees exclusively, but shared
facilities may be considered. ICE anticipates issuing a single award, indefinite delivery – indefinite
quantity (IDIQ) contract for this requirement.
This RFI is issued to identify potential sources that can provide the physical structure, equipment,
personnel, and vehicles in a properly staffed and secure environment under the authority of the
Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended. The intent of this RFI is to obtain market information in
accordance with FAR 15.201(e) for planning purposes and to determine appropriate strategies to meet
the Agency's requirements. If the results of market research and other factors indicate that it is in the
Government’s best interest, ICE may release Requests for Proposals (RFP) for these potential
requirements in the near future. However, this RFI is issued solely for information and planning
purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a commitment to an RFP in the future.
Responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a
binding contract. Responders are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or
administrative cost incurred in response to this announcement and information submitted in response
to this RFI will not be returned.
ICE is responsible for the detention of aliens in removal proceedings and aliens subject to final order of
removal. ICE houses detainees in a variety of federal, state, local, and private facilities. ICE requires
facilities and operators to fulfill the detention portion of ICE’s mission in the South Texas area.
Interested parties may consider existing facilities, newly constructed facilities, or physical additions to
existing structures to augment services, such as food, maintenance, laundry, utilities, and
dental/medical/mental health - as a means to minimize construction costs, build-out time, and
operational expenses.
The ideal facility or facilities will provide both medium- to maximum-security case beds, and low to
minimum security case beds designed and operated to process and house adult detainees (male and
female), and provide both transportation and guard services in a manner consistent with ICE’s
Performance-Based National Detention Standards (PBNDS) 2011, the DHS Final Rule, 6 CFR Part 115,
Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Sexual Abuse and Assault in Confinement Facilities, also

 known as the DHS Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Standards, and the agency’s civil detention reform
initiatives.
B. Facility Overview:
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Single or multiple facilities of varying sizes are acceptable. If proposing multiple facilities, must
be able to provide the full 1000 beds and no individual facility less than 200 beds.
The facility or facilities shall also have 26 beds located in a medical unit that is separate from,
and in addition to, the overall total of beds.
The facility or facilities shall be located within 50 ground-commute miles of Interstate 35 in
Webb, LaSalle, Frio, Medina or Atascosa Counties, Texas.
The facility or facilities shall be within an approximate 30-minute surface commute time (30
miles or less) to emergency services (medical, fire, law enforcement, etc.).
The facility or facilities shall be located within approximately a 90 minute ground-commute
radius (90 miles or less) of the San Antonio Airport.
Should have access to public and commercial transportation routes and services
Will serve as a transportation hub for picking up and dropping off ICE detainees
The facility or facilities shall be managed and operable twenty-four hours a day, seven days a
week for 365/6 days a year, including any leap years.
The Contractor should provide information on medical capabilities, as ICE may choose to
provide medical services or include such services in the facility contract.
The facility or facilities shall provide a minimum of 37 office spaces and 35 workstations for ICE
administrative staff and parking. Responder’s should indicate if administrative space is available
at the detention facility.

C. Performance Expectations:
The services shall be conducted in accordance with industry standards and ICE standards, as well as
state, federal and local laws and statues. Facilities will most likely operate under the PBNDS 2011, 2016
revisions; however, depending on the facility layout, population, and physical characteristics, ICE may
consider the application of other detention standards.
ICE 2011 Performance-Based National Detention Standards (PBNDS) along with the 2016 Revisions are
available at the following website: http://www.ice.gov/detention-standards/2011.
Note: If any facility or facilities are unable to comply with PBNDS 2011 and the 2016 Revisions, what
steps would be required and how long would it take to meet with the standards?
D. Submission Requirements:
Interested parties should submit the following information:
• POC information (name, title, phone number, address, email address, etc.)

 • Facility address(es)
Facility information:
Percentage of proposed facility for ICE use: Up to 100%. Less than 100% is acceptable, but please
provide the composition and size of other populations.
Existing:
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Year built
Information on the number of housing units and number of beds (by gender and classification)
Photographs of the exterior and interior
Information related to the capabilities of the facility to meet the requirements listed in the
PBNDS 2011
Information on detention services, to include medical, mental health, recreation, language
access, and any other relevant programming
Date of availability for use

New construction/ major physical renovations
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Information on the number of housing units and number of beds (by gender and classification)
Photographs of the site(s), and 3D CAD drawings of the exterior and interior
Information related to the capabilities of the facility to meet the requirements listed in the
PBNDS 2011
Information on detention services, to include medical, mental health, recreation, religious, and
any other relevant programming
Information related to National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) laws including a
discussion on Environmental Assessments (EA), Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), and
FONSI related to the new construction
Date of availability for use

Multiple facilities:
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Information on how the facilities will support each other (e.g. in the performance of medical
care and intake processing).

Transportation distance to the following (please include the name and address of closest location):
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Hospitals
Immigration Courts
Major airports
Train stations
Fire stations
Bus stations

 Access to public and commercial transportation routes and services
Access to local consulates and pro-bono legal services
Plan and tools the facility will use to communicate with detainees who are limited in their English
proficiency (LEP)
Current detention services provided to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Customs and Border
Control, Marshals, Bureau of Prisons, Other
E. Additional Questions
The additional questions in this section are for information purposes only; responses are voluntary and
are not required for any RFI response submission.
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In the past, the Government has priced detention contracts with an all-in bed day rate. Are there
other pricing structures that could be used to better distribute risk between the Government and a
Contractor, which might result in better operational and business outcomes for all parties?

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The Government has various requirements for operations at its facilities. Based on your experience,
which of these requirements drive the most cost? Why? Are there any changes to requirements that
you might recommend that would better meet 'best value' -- i.e., by reducing cost substantially
without sacrificing the effectiveness of core operations?

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The Government would like to work with its Contractors to jointly identify, plan, prioritize, and
implement cost improvement initiatives throughout the period of performance. What experience
does your company have in such activities? Briefly describe both your internal cost improvement
capabilities and how you work with other enterprises (e.g., your customers or suppliers) to enact
joint improvements.

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Does the Contractor have any innovative ideas for leveraging technology, data, or analytics in order
to decrease costs or increase staff efficiency in detention facilities? Please briefly describe.

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Given that the prospective requirement allows for proposal of multiple facilities in place of what was
previously a single-facility requirement, do contractors recommend the Government request
multiple rates based on facility or a single rate applicable across all facilities? Please provide
additional explanation supporting recommendations.

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What, if any, additional information as it relates to the use of multiple facilities do contractors
require that may not be considered in this RFI?

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What, if any, additional information as it relates to detention standards across facilities do
contractors require that may not be considered in this RFI?

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After reviewing this RFI, do you have any other comments or concerns to bring to the Government’s
attention for this requirement?

F. Submission and Point of Contact Information:
Questions and responses to this RFI should be submitted to all of the following:
Amber Gray, amber.gray@ice.dhs.gov, 202-732-7020
Rubina Satar, rubina.satar@ice.dhs.gov, 202-732-2682
Trina Fisher, trina.fisher@ice.dhs.gov , 202-732-2929
Please submit all responses by 5pm Eastern Time, 10/11/17 to the email addresses listed above.
Please include the title of this RFI in your subject line. Example: Subject: Response to RFI – South Texas
Detention Capability