Replace Boilers

The Federal Prison System under the Bureau of Prisons is forecasting a contract to replace boilers, with the NAICS code 238220 representing building equipment contractors, and the procurement classified as an 8(a) Sole Source opportunity, meaning it is reserved exclusively for small businesses participating in the SBA’s 8(a) Business Development program. The contract has been posted as a forecast on August 10, 2026, with the place of performance listed as nationwide, indicating that work may occur at various federal prison facilities across the country. The procurement is being managed by the Department of Justice, and solicitations for this opportunity are expected to follow the forecast announcement. Patrick Ford serves as the primary point of contact for the procurement, reachable at pford@bop.gov, while David Orrantia is designated as the Small Business Specialist and can be reached at dorrantia@bop.gov to provide guidance to potential 8(a) participants. No specific solicitation number has been assigned yet, and there is no provided office address or zip code, but the nationwide scope suggests coordination across multiple sites. Interested small businesses must qualify under the 8(a) program to be eligible, and all activities will be subject to federal contracting regulations governing sole source awards. The official forecast page provides further details via the provided UI link.