Sources SoughtPosted Oct 6, 2026·Responses due Oct 12, 2026

Industry Day - GPS-Enabled Monitoring Devices

Bureau of Prisons · NATIONAL ACQUISITIONS - CO

Stage
Early notice (sources sought, presolicitation or special notice)
NAICS
334220
Value
Not stated
Solicitation
GPS-EnabledMonitoringDevices
Set-aside
No Set aside used
PSC
Not stated
Place
Washington, DC, USA
Contact
Stephanie Wyatt (swyatt@bop.gov)
CSV Email

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Where this opportunity stands

Every notice posted under solicitation GPS-EnabledMonitoringDevices in this department, oldest first.

Early notice
  • Oct 6, 2026 · this notice
    Sources Sought
  • Oct 6, 2026
    Sources Sought
    Open
Solicitation
None posted
Award
Not yet. Typical award: Nov 2, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026, middle of the range Nov 11, 2026.
Measured from 169 past early notices at Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons that later posted an award (middle half of cases, counted from Oct 6, 2026).

Next steps for this stage

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  • Answer the notice: this is when the requirement can still be shaped.
  • Contact the contracting officer named on the notice.
  • Check who won similar work; they are the likely bidders.

What the notice says

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE / INDUSTRY DAY ANNOUNCEMENT Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Counterterrorism and Emergency Planning Branch (CPD) This Sources Sought Notice is issued for market research and information gathering only. This notice does not constitute a solicitation, a request for proposal, or an obligation on the part of the Federal Government. Participation is voluntary and at no cost to the Government. 1. Overview & Purpose The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Counterterrorism and Emergency Planning Branch (CPD), will host an Industry Day focused on GPS?enabled monitoring devices with i… (show all)

ntegrated two?way phone call capability and associated monitoring and data?management services. The purpose of this event is to obtain information from industry on current technology capabilities, operational use cases, and emerging innovations applicable to correctional environments. Input gathered will support the BOP�s efforts to enhance inmate accountability, improve institutional safety, and strengthen the management of inmate movement and monitoring. 2. Industry Day Objectives Vendor participation will assist the Government in understanding: � Capabilities and limitations of GPS?enabled monitoring devices with two?way communication � Integration potential with BOP systems and operational workflows � Data?management tools, analytics, reporting, and service models � Security features, tamper detection, and data?protection mechanisms � Deployment and support considerations � Applicability to correctional use cases 3. Event Details Dates: October 13�14, 2026 Time: 8:00 AM � 3:00 PM Location: 320 First Street NW 8th Floor Conference Room (MAP Room) Washington, DC Vendor Presentations: Each vendor will be allotted up to 60 minutes for their demonstration and discussion. Individual time slots will be scheduled following registration. 4. Suggested NAICS Codes Potentially applicable NAICS codes include (subject to Government confirmation): � 334220 � Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing � 334290 � Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing � 541690 � Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services � 561621 � Security Systems Services Vendors may propose alternatives they consider more appropriate. 5. Target Vendor Audience This Industry Day is intended for: � Device manufacturers � Monitoring/data?management service providers � Software developers and systems integrators � Security technology firms � Research and development organizations supporting law enforcement/corrections 6. Demonstration Logistics and Requirements To assist with planning, vendors should note the following: � Vendors are responsible for bringing their own equipment and connectivity unless otherwise coordinated. � Notify the Government of any wireless transmission requirements. � Bring necessary cables, adapters, chargers, or display devices. � Clearly mark any proprietary content shared during demonstrations. � Allow adequate time for building security screening; a government?issued ID is required for entry. 7. Capability Statement Requirements Vendors interested in participating must submit a brief capability statement including: � Company name, address, and point?of?contact � Description of relevant technologies and capabilities � Applicable NAICS code(s) � Past performance or operational experience (if any) � Technology readiness and deployment model � Any scheduling constraints or preferred demonstration windows Format: PDF preferred; recommended page limit: 5 pages. 8. Registration Instructions Submit capability statements and requests to participate to: Stephanie Wyatt Email: swyatt@bop.gov Subject line: Industry Day Registration � GPS Monitoring Devices Registration closes when scheduling capacity is reached or by the date specified in the final posting. 9. Questions for Industry To support productive discussion, vendors should be prepared to address: � How does your technology address operational challenges specific to correctional environments? � What differentiates your product or service from others in the market? � What infrastructure is required to implement your solution? � How does your system ensure data integrity, communications reliability, and tamper detection? � What analytics, dashboards, or reporting tools are included? � What durability and maintenance requirements apply in long?term correctional use? 10. Disclaimers � Participation in this Industry Day is voluntary; costs will not be reimbursed. � This event is not part of any source selection process. � No contract award will result from this notice or the Industry Day. � The Government will not provide individualized feedback. � Proprietary information should be clearly labeled.

Who won similar work

3 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Match: Same agency (Bureau of Prisons), same industry group (NAICS 3342).

WinnerAwardsValueLast
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. · $MSI2$74.4MOct 1, 2026
SENSTAR INC.1$159KNov 13, 2025

Value counts single-winner awards. "Shared" awards are multiple-award contracts that list every winner with the same total ceiling; that ceiling is not one company's win, so it is not added in.

Latest awards

Competitive landscape

For the 2 most frequent past winners above. Lobbying is matched by the company's exact name or exact ticker; agencies are as named on the filings.

  • 0 of these past winners lobbied Bureau of Prisons (BOP) since 2024 (0 filings)
  • 0 of their lobbyists list a past Bureau of Prisons (BOP) job
  • $136K from their corporate PACs since 2024 to members of House Committee on Appropriations, House Committee on the Judiciary, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senate Committee on the Judiciary
  • 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
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Policy around it

Bills the past winners named while lobbying this agency's issues, rules from the department, and executive orders that name the agency, last 12 months.

  • 0 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
  • 1 rules from the department in the last 12 months
  • 0 executive orders naming the agency in the last 12 months
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Market

For past winners matched exactly to a listed company. Insider trades are open-market buys and sells (Form 4) in the last 90 days, shown as facts; our own study found insiders do not reliably buy ahead of awards.

  • 1 of the past winners are listed companies
  • 0 insider buys and 4 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
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