Cognitive Assessment - Request for Information

Tender summary

<p>REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) &mdash;&nbsp;<strong>MARKET RESEARCH ONLY</strong></p> <p><u>1. Purpose</u></p> <p>This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for market research and planning purposes in accordance with FAR Part 10.</p> <p>This notice:</p> <p><strong>- Is NOT a solicitation</strong></p> <p><strong>- Does NOT constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quote (RFQ)</strong></p> <p><strong>- Does NOT obligate the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract</strong></p> <p>Responses are voluntary and will be used to determine acquisition strategy, including potential small business set-aside decisions.</p> <p><u>2. Requirement Overview</u></p> <p>The Government is seeking information from qualified vendors for the following:</p> <p><strong>Project Area:&nbsp;</strong>Federal Bureau of Prisons Reentry Services Division (RSD)/Education Branch</p> <p><strong>Objective:&nbsp;</strong>The FBOP is seeking a computer based- test (CBT) designed for the evaluation of comprehensive battery tests in the following areas: cognitive abilities, academic achievement, and oral language skills.</p> <p><u>3. Set-Aside Market Research</u></p> <p>The Government is conducting market research to determine the availability of capable small business concerns and to support a potential set-aside decision in accordance with FAR Part 19.</p> <p><u>4. Information Requested from Industry (available in attached document for responses)</u></p> <p>Company Information:</p> <p>- Company name</p> <p>- UEI number</p> <p>- Business size and socio-economic status</p> <p>- Primary NAICS code</p> <p>- SAM registration status</p> <p>Capability Statement:</p> <p>- Relevant experience performing similar services</p> <p>- Description of technical capabilities</p> <p>Acquisition Feedback:</p> <p>- Recommended contract type</p> <p>- Suggested NAICS code</p> <p>- Comments on industry standards or risks</p> <p>- Rough order of magnitude pricing information</p> <p><u>5. Submission Instructions</u></p> <p>Responses shall be submitted electronically to: sborchert@bop.gov</p> <p>Subject Line: &ldquo;RFI Response &mdash; 15BNAS26-Cognitive Assessment</p> <p>Submission Deadline: Monday, April 30, 2026, 14:00 CT</p> <p>***Responses should include answers on the attached Word document &quot;Information Requested from Industry&quot;.&nbsp;</p> <p><u>6. Important Notice to Respondents</u></p> <p>This RFI is for informational purposes only.</p> <p>The Government:</p> <p>- Will not pay for response preparation costs</p> <p>- Will not provide individual feedback</p> <p>- May use submitted information for planning purposes</p> <p>- May issue a solicitation at a later date</p> <p>Responding to this RFI is not required to compete in any future procurement.</p>

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• Located in United States.
• Source notice 5e94788d05124623b4ecff31dc0fb486 on SAM.gov.
• Notice published 14 Apr 2026; Tenqual indexed it 16 Apr 2026.
• Deadline listed as 30 Apr 2026.
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