Cosmetology Vocational Training Instructor Fmc Carswell, Tx

The job at a glance

Solicitation number	15BGCS26Q00000080
Agency	Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons
Office	Fao
Where	Fort Worth, Texas
Posted	November 5, 2026
Bids due	November 27, 2026, 3:00 PM (UTC-05:00)
Who can bid	Small businesses only
Industry	Training & education (NAICS 611511)
Notice type	Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Contracting contact	Philip Tolliver · ptolliver@bop.gov
Official notice	View on SAM.gov →

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From the notice

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the provision of Vocational Training Cosmetology Instructor Services for FMC Carswell, located in TX, prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP), Field Acquisition Office (FAO), intends to award an indefinite delivery/requirements type contract with firm-fixed unit pricing. The award will be based on price and past performance. The contract periods for the service will consist of a base year with four, 12-month option years, at the unilateral discretion of the Government. Solicitation number 15BGCS26Q00000080 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and is being solicited on an unrestricted basis. The North American Industrial Classification (NAICS) code is 611511. The…

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What you'll need to bid

A quote or proposal form. Usually the SF-1449 (or SF-18 for small quotes), filled in and signed, with a price for every line and option year.
Active SAM.gov registration. Free from the government, and it must be active before award. It can take a few weeks, so start early (how to register).
Acknowledgment of every amendment (SF-30). Missing one is the most common reason a good offer gets thrown out.
Prices that respect the wage rules. Many federal service contracts include a Service Contract Act wage determination setting minimum pay and benefits for each job category. Price your labor from it.
Past performance and a short technical write-up, if the notice asks for them (no past performance yet?).
A clear staffing and quality plan, if the notice evaluates technical approach: who does the work, how you'll cover absences, and how you'll check quality.

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