Policies and Procedures
A phone scam is targeting people in custody and their families. Callers pretend to be employees of the U.S. Probation Office, U.S. Parole Commission, and Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). Their goal is to obtain money and personal information. Callers have promised to get individuals out of BOP custody, end supervised release, and approve relocation requests.
U.S. probation officers and staff from other federal agencies do not ask for money in exchange for services. Please report these calls to the Federal Trade Commission online or by phone at 1 (877) 382-4357 (9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.).
About Us
The U.S. Probation Department for the Southern District of New York, is responsible for preparing pre-sentence investigations on individuals convicted of federal crimes, supervising individuals sentenced to probation, or those released under supervised release supervision from the courts or parole from the U.S. Parole Commission and military authorities.
Our Mission
We assist the Court in the fair administration of justice by preparing presentence reports with objective, verified information and unbiased sentencing recommendations.
We protect the community by promoting accountability for justice-involved individuals.
We create meaningful opportunities for positive change in the lives of individuals under our supervision.
Our Vision
We are most successful when we work together as one unified organization. We serve specific roles in presentence investigations, post-conviction supervision or administration, but we are each instrumental to organizational success. We achieve excellence when all employees are engaged and work toward clear and common goals. We commit to a fully inclusive, diverse, and compassionate work environment. We aspire to a culture of commitment, respect and comradery that values the contributions of each staff member. Leadership decisions are mission driven, human centered and values based.
We strive to conduct presentence investigations that result in fair sentences for all defendants appearing before our Court. We seek out and verify all information necessary to determine an appropriate sentence. Our sentencing recommendations are thoughtful, unbiased, and consequential to the fair administration of justice.
We champion positive change in the lives of individuals under our supervision through respectful engagement, active observation, and individualized services. We influence our client population through our presence, problem-solving and support, community partnerships, and accountability interventions when necessary. Our interventions are fair, objective and evidence based.
Our Values
Respect. All people are entitled to dignity. We treat each other, our client population and community stakeholders with courtesy. We believe that respectful engagement is essential to achieving our mission.
Integrity. We are honest and fair. We prioritize duty. We meet our obligations with grace and professionalism. We hold ourselves accountable for always doing the right thing.
Service. We are passionate in our mission. We show empathy to our colleagues, clients, and stakeholders. We persevere through challenges and are determined to contribute to positive changes in the community and the lives of justice-involved individuals.
To Whom It May Concern-
The U.S. Probation Office, Southern District of New York, is seeking competitive quotations for hotel lodging (not to exceed the GSA Per Diem lodging rate), event space, A/V needs and meals (not to exceed the GSA Per Diem Meal & Incidental Rates, per person/per day), within the New Haven CT zip codes of 06501-06540, that meet the needs as shown on the attached RFQ, for a possible upcoming stay in September of 2026.
All details which the government believes are required for you to provide pricing have been included on the attached RFQ. We ask that you devote attention to the special requirements/information section regarding Judiciary Policies, shown in section 2.1 of the attached RFQ.
You must fill out the included quote sheet, Provision section 3-5 and clause 7-10, then return them, via e-mail, no later than 5pm on Friday June 12 5PM EST. Please note that, in addition to submitting the quote sheet and filling the Provision and clause, the submission of a hotel contract, or other pertinent attachments, is permitted.
The U.S. Probation Office, Southern District of New York, a fully tax exempt federal entity, intends to make an award based on the lowest priced, technically acceptable quotation submitted. All items must be quoted as a firm fixed price. Payment terms will be considered Net 30 unless more favorable terms are offered.
Any questions must be submitted, in writing, to james_puskuldjian@nysd.uscourts.gov as soon as feasible. You will receive a response and, if required, you would be contacted telephonically.
We thank you for any time and effort spent in regards to this request and look forward to your submission.
Respectfully,
James Puskuldjian
Contracting Officer
US District Court
US Courthouse
500 Pearl Street
New York, NY 10007
212-805-0503
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