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25Z4AA8 Replace FPC FS Coolers and Freezers
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The Federal Bureau of Prisons intends to award a firm-fixed-price construction contract to a responsible small business for the complete replacement of food service coolers and freezers at the Federal Correctional Institution in Pekin, Illinois, under Project No. 25Z4AA8. The scope includes removal of existing evaporators, condensers, refrigerant and drain lines, and the delivery, installation, startup, and testing of new equipment in compliance with specified technical standards and institutional security requirements. This acquisition will be conducted under FAR Part 12 as a commercial item procurement using simplified procedures, with quotations solicited directly from at least three sources to ensure maximum competition. The contract is a 100 percent small business set-aside under NAICS code 238220, with a size standard of $19 million in annual receipts, and all offerors must be actively registered in SAM.gov with verified small business status. Evaluation for award will be based on a combination of price, past performance—requiring at least a Satisfactory rating in CPARS within the past two years—and technical evaluation of proposals. Vendors with below-satisfactory past performance will be disqualified. Performance is required at the FCI Pekin location, with all work subject to strict security protocols including mandatory orientation, daily tool inventories, prohibition of inmate contact, and restrictions on material storage. The deadline for submissions is July 9, 2026, and proposals must be submitted electronically through SAM.gov. The estimated contract value falls between $200,000 and the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000. Contractors must comply with federal, state, and local codes, the Buy American Act, manufacturer specifications, and institutional requirements, including fire safety and structural sealing. All equipment must be warranted and tested per manufacturer guidelines, with final acceptance occurring on-site by the Contracting Officer after successful inspection and verification of all deliverables.
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$282,604NAICS
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IL, 61554, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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Pre Solicitation Notice Synopsis
THIS IS A SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION OR INVITATION FOR OFFERORS TO SUBMIT BIDS. THIS PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE IS POSTED IN THE GOVERNMENT WIDE POINT OF ENTRY IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 12.201-1(c)(2) [Deviation Aug 2025].
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) intends to make a single award to a responsible vendor for a firm-fixed-price construction contract for a project entitled Replace FPC Food Service Coolers and Freezers at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) located in Pekin, IL.
The project consists of furnishing all equipment, materials, and labor for the complete construction requirement to remove and replace the evaporators, condensers, refrigerant and drain lines; and then to provide the delivery, installation, start-up and testing of new specified equipment for the Federal Prison Camp (FPC) Food Service coolers and freezers in accordance with the Statement of Work for Project No. 25Z4AA8, Replace FPC Food Service Coolers and Freezers.
This acquisition will be conducted using FAR Part 12 [Deviation Aug 2025], Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, in conjunction with the simplified procedures at FAR 12.201‑1 [Deviation Aug 2025]. In accordance with FAR 12.201‑1(c)(2) [Deviation Aug 2025], quotations will be solicited directly from at least three sources. This pre‑solicitation notice is posted in the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE) to promote competition to the maximum extent practicable.
The estimated magnitude of the project is between $200,000 and the SAT of $350,000. The Product Service Code (PSC) applicable to this requirement is Z2FF-Repair of Alteration of Penal Facilities. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this requirement is 238220 – Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors, with a corresponding small business size standard of $19 million.
The anticipated award date is July 9, 2026.
This is a 100 percent small business set-aside. In order to qualify for award, your business size metrics information entered in your SAM registration must be less than or equal to the size standard specified above (see provision 52.219-1 in the Representations & Certifications section of your registration and view the table therein listing NAICS codes and your indicated business size relative to the assigned NAICS code above).
Each bidder's SAM registration will be reviewed by the Government to confirm that your business size meets the small business size standard requirement. All bidders are urged to double check their SAM registration and update as necessary, including the size metrics information.
Award will be made based on price, past performance, and a technical evaluation of proposals. Vendors with below Satisfactory past performance evaluations in CPARS in the preceding two years before the anticipated award date will not be considered for a contract award.
This synopsis is intended only for those who would be entering into a Prime contract with the FBOP for the entirety of this project. The FBOP does not award subcontracts. Subcontracts (if applicable/necessary) are the responsibility of the Prime contractor. The FBOP has no privity of contract with subcontractors.
IMPORTANT: Any contractor interested in obtaining a contract award with the Federal Bureau of Prisons must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://SAM.gov. If you have questions about SAM.gov, Government procurements in general, or need assistance in the preparation of your bid/proposal/offer, a local Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) may be able to help. The Procurement Technical Assistance Program was authorized by Congress in 1985 in an effort to expand the number of businesses capable of participating in the Government marketplace. To locate a PTAC near you, go to http://www.aptac-us.org.
Contact Gary Kurtz, Supervisory Contract Specialist at Gkurtz@bop.gov for inquiries regarding this opportunity.
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