The Office of the Federal Detention Trustee's Procurement Division is responsible for the negotiating and award of contracts issued in support of OFDT operational needs. The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) acquires detention bed space to house pretrial detainees through Intergovernmental Agreements with state and local governments and contracts with private vendors. The Division is responsible for providing oversight of detention management and for improving and coordinating detention activities of Federal agencies involved in contracting for detention services to ensure consistent methods are used. The Division also handles contract actions required for a full range of detention services acquisitions including contracts for guard, medical, transportation services, and detention services, augmenting the efforts of the United States Marshals Service and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

eIGA

On November 18, 2007, the Office of the Federal Detention Trustee implemented a new web-based electronic Intergovernmental Agreement System (eIGA). The U.S. Marshals Service and OFDT now process all Intergovernmental Agreements with State and local jail facilities through eIGA. The Federal Bureau of Prisons and Immigration and Customs Enforcement also plan to implement eIGA at a later date. eIGA is accessed through OFDT's DSNetwork (see navigation bar on the left of the page.)

With eIGA, jail facility operators complete the online application which includes the jail's requested rate, the Jail Operating Expense Information sheet, and other relevant information.

For more detailed information on how the eIGA application process works, please view the OFDT Facility User’s Handbook.

Making the Right Connections

The following information is provided to assist you as a small business source for government solicitations, vendor registries, and other specifics that will support you with your marketing business opportunities with DOJ.

One of your first considerations in deciding whether you want to do business with the OFDT will probably be to determine how the Federal acquisition process works and how you can participate in it. The acquisition process is the system by which a Federal agency obtains the goods and services it needs to function. You may participate in the Federal acquisition process by receiving and responding to acquisition solicitations that you believe your company can perform. You may obtain copies of these solicitations by requesting them directly from agencies advertising pending acquisition actions in the FedBizOpps. OFDT welcomes and encourages your participation in the acquisition process.

FEDBIZOPPS - www.fedbizopps.gov
OFDT solicitations and awards over $25,000 are posted on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website. It is the single government point-of-entry for Federal government procurement opportunities over $25,000. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to register for notifications of solicitations in their area of expertise and are responsible for monitoring this site for the most up-to-date information about OFDT acquisitions.

Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) - www.usdoj.gov/jmd/osdbu
OSDBU is responsible for fostering the use of small businesses as Federal contractors.  To accomplish this task, it develops and implements appropriate outreach programs aimed at heightening the awareness of the small business community to the contracting opportunities available within the Department.

AcqNet – www.acqnet.gov
AcqNet or Acquisition Central is an integrated acquisition environment where you can access shared systems and tools to help you conduct business efficiently. From this site you can learn about regulations, systems, resources and business opportunities.

Central Contractor Registration -  www.ccr.gov
This is a Small Business Administration site where small business vendors may register their businesses.  This site is available to and accessed by government agencies when searching for small business sources. To do business with the Federal Government your firm must be registered in CCR.

General Services Administration (GSA) - www.gsa.gov/smallbusiness
GSA’s Office of Small Business Utilization (OSBU) advocates for small, minority, veteran, HUBZone, and women business owners. Its mission is to promote increased access to GSA’s nationwide procurement opportunities.

Small Business Administration (SBA) - www.sba.gov
The SBA helps Americans start, build and grow businesses through an extensive network of field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations.

Last Updated:
April 09, 2009