FBOP, Privatized Corrections Contracting, 320 First Street, N.W., Wash., D.C. 20534

M -- CORRECTIONS/DETENTION POC Todd Craig, Public Information Officer, (202) 307-3198. The purpose of this announcement is to advise all interested parties that the Department of Justice has decided not to pursue a previously announced plan to increase the use of privatized corrections in the Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP). Rather, future FBOP institutions will be staffed and operated by FBOP employees. All responses to previous requests for comments regarding the proposed privatization initiative were very beneficial and are appreciated. Replies to this announcement are not necessary or requested. No collect calls will be accepted. No telephone calls for solicitations will be accepted. (0184)

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