*Cancel Solicitation*-FCI Cumberland-Refurbish Lift Station

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, through Federal Correctional Institution Cumberland in Cumberland, Maryland, is soliciting proposals to completely refurbish the institution’s wastewater lift station under solicitation number 15B10726Q00000055, which is designated as a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5 and NAICS code 237110. The scope encompasses the full demolition and removal of existing equipment—including pumps, grinder, auger, electrical disconnects, transfer switches, and control systems—followed by the installation of new stainless-steel NEMA 4X control panels with PLC/relay logic, variable frequency drives, motor starters, and surge protection; a redundant level-sensing system with audio/visual alarms; three wet-well pumps and three spare pumps; replacement of incoming disconnects and automatic transfer switch; upgraded grounding, conduits, and fail-safe logic; and comprehensive electrical upgrades. All work must be performed while maintaining uninterrupted sewage system operation and must strictly comply with Federal, state, and local regulations, the National Electrical Code, NFPA 820, OSHA standards, and Federal Bureau of Prisons security protocols. Final deliverables include full functional and hydrostatic testing, manufacturer startup and calibration, a minimum of six hours of on-site staff training, and comprehensive documentation packages such as as-built drawings, O&M manuals, warranties, schematics, and PLC programming files. Proposals must be submitted electronically to Brian Logsdon at blogsdon@bop.gov no later than August 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for July 30, 2026, requiring all attendees to complete and submit NCIC and Residency forms by July 28, 2026, to satisfy federal background check requirements. The award will be made on a best-value basis, evaluating specifications, past performance, and price without assigned numerical weights or adjectival ratings, allowing for trade-offs between technical merit and cost. No contract value is disclosed, and no pricing structure or line-item breakdown is provided. Place of performance is fixed at the facility address in Cumberland, MD, with no specified delivery terms or FOB provisions. While no formal contract type (e.g., FFP) is stated, the nature of the work implies a firm-fixed-price structure. There are no contract options, explicit organizational conflict of interest clauses, or detailed