FCI Pekin DCT Equipment FY 26
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The Federal Bureau of Prisons at FCI Pekin, Illinois, plans to award a sole contract for tactical equipment essential for officer safety and operational readiness, with an anticipated award date of August 14, 2026. The requirement includes 2 Small, 18 Large/Medium, and 11 X-Large ASLTR Tactical Vests, each equipped with NIJ 06 Certified Level IIIA Fusion Panels on the front, rear, and side cummerbunds, all in black. Additionally, the contract calls for 31 High Cut Level IIIA Technical Helmets featuring NVG mounts, Picatinny ARC rails, BOA suspension, and padded linings, distributed in Medium, Large, and X-Large sizes, along with 31 Paulson DK7-H.150-RC ARC Rail Riot Face Shield Attachments. The acquisition will be conducted under FAR Part 12 as a full small business set aside, meaning only small businesses registered in SAM.gov with certified small business status are eligible to compete. Quotations will be solicited from at least three sources to ensure competition, and awards will be determined based on technical compliance, price, and past performance, excluding vendors with negative evaluations in the prior two years. The NAICS code 315990 applies, and the place of performance is Pekin, Illinois. All interested parties must be registered in SAM.gov and meet small business size standards, as the government does not deal with subcontractors directly—prime contractors are solely responsible for subcontracting arrangements. Inquiries should be directed to Gary Kurtz at Gkurtz@bop.gov.
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Pre Solicitation Notice Synopsis
THIS IS A SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION OR A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS. PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE IS POSTED IN THE GOVERNMENTWIDE POINT OF ENTRY IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 12.201-1(c)(2) [Deviation Aug 2025].
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP), Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Pekin, IL intends to make a single award to a responsible entity that will provide the following tactical equipment in the listed quantities:
(2 Each) ASLTR Tactical Vest, Traditional MOLLEt with First Spear TUBES. Includes NIJ 06 Certified Level IIIA Fusion Panels - Front, Rear & Side Cummerbunds. Black, Size Small.
(18 Each) ASLTR Tactical Vest, Traditional MOLLEt with First Spear TUBES. Includes NIJ 06 Certified Level IIIA Fusion Panels - Front, Rear & Side Cummerbunds. Black, Size Large /Medium
(11 Each) ASLTR Tactical Vest, Traditional MOLLEt with First Spear TUBES. Includes NIJ 06 Certified Level IIIA Fusion Panels - Front, Rear & Side Cummerbunds. Black, Size: X-Large
(31 Each) High Cut, Level IIIA Technical Helmet, Ultra-Lightweight. Includes NVG Mount with Retractable Bungee, Operational Shell Loop, Picatinny ARC Rails, OCC Padded Lining and BOA Suspension Harness. Color: Black, in the following sizes: (2) Medium (19) Large (10) X-Large
(31 Each) Paulson DK7-H.150-RC ARC Rail Riot Face Shield Attachment.
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 NAICS code for this acquisition will be – 315990 Apparel, Accessories, and other Apparel Manufacturing
The anticipated award date for this requirement is August 14, 2026.
Award will be made based on a technical evaluation of the line items received in a responsible vendor’s quote in reference to this announcement. Price and past performance will also be taken into consideration. Vendors with negative performance evaluations in the proceeding 2 years from the closing date of this announcement will not be considered for an award.
IMPORTANT: Any contractor interested in obtaining a contract award with the Federal Bureau of Prisons must be registered in https://www.sam.gov. 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. If you have questions about SAM, 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.
This acquisition is being conducted under FAR Part 12 [Deviation Aug 2025] for Commercial Services and is set aside 100 percent for small business. You must be registered in www.sam.gov as a small business (see FAR provision 52.219-1 [Deviation Sep 2025] in the Representations & Certifications section of your www.sam.gov registration).
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 the contract with subcontractors.
Information about this notice can be obtained from Gary Kurtz, Supervisory Contract Specialist at Gkurtz@bop.gov.
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