BF Install Institution Water Softener

The Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons, under the Department of Justice, has forecasted a sole-source procurement opportunity under the 8(a) program for the installation of a water softener at an institution in Phoenix, Arizona. The contract is designated for small businesses participating in the 8(a) Business Development Program, indicating it is reserved exclusively for eligible socioeconomically disadvantaged businesses. The North American Industry Classification System code 238220 identifies this as a plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contract, underscoring the specialized nature of the work required. The opportunity is not currently open for bidding but is posted as a forecast to provide visibility into upcoming procurement activity, allowing interested vendors to prepare in advance. Point of contact for the contract is Krista Sua, reachable at kxsua@bop.gov, with David Orrantia serving as the Small Business Specialist at dorrantia@bop.gov to assist small business inquiries. The place of performance is specifically located in Phoenix, Arizona, and no other geographic scope has been indicated. As a forecast, this contract does not yet have a solicitation number or established deadlines, but entities interested in pursuing the opportunity should monitor future official announcements and engage with the designated contacts to ensure alignment with upcoming requirements. The procurement is part of the Bureau of Prisons’ ongoing efforts to maintain facility infrastructure and ensure water quality standards are met at its institutional locations.