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Replace Chairlift
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The Federal Bureau of Prisons is conducting market research for a firm-fixed-price construction contract to replace a chairlift at the Federal Correctional Institution in Loretto, Pennsylvania, with an estimated project value between $250,000 and $500,000. This notice is not a solicitation but a request for industry input to inform future procurement, and responses must be submitted via a completed Market Research Questionnaire emailed to csmart@bop.gov no later than July 9, 2026. Interested vendors must also register and add their names to the Interested Vendors List on SAM.gov, maintain an active registration with a valid Unique Entity Identifier, and possess the applicable NAICS code 238290 for Other Building Equipment Contractors, with small business size standards capped at $19 million in annual revenue. The project requires the complete removal and replacement of an existing chairlift spanning 16 stairs with a landing turn and three additional steps, using a 240V dedicated circuit. The new unit must be ADA-compliant, support a 660-pound capacity, and include obstruction sensors, safety lights, emergency manual folding and lowering, safety barrier arms, and overspeed safety mechanisms. All work must comply with FBOP Technical Design Guidelines, seismic zone requirements, environmental regulations, Life Safety and NFPA codes, ADA-ABA standards, and all applicable federal, state, and local codes. The contractor is responsible for obtaining accurate measurements, adhering to manufacturer specifications, performing unit testing, and securing all necessary permits. A five-year warranty on all labor and materials is required, commencing at substantial completion, along with the submission of product and maintenance manuals and the training of Bureau of Prisons staff on operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. All personnel performing work on-site must undergo a security clearance investigation, which may take up to 35 days to complete. The anticipated performance period is 90 calendar days, and while the contract will be awarded as a prime arrangement, subcontracting responsibilities rest entirely with the prime contractor. The procurement is targeted toward small business participation, and eligibility for various socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), Women-Owned Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business, and HUBZone must be reflected in the vendor’s SAM registration. Access to controlled documents via SAM.gov requires a valid MPIN, and vendors are advised to monitor the site for the upcoming synopsis of proposed contract action, which will provide formal bidding instructions.
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Loretto, PA, 15940, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE. THIS NOTICE IS ISSUED FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION OR INVITATION FOR OFFERORS TO SUBMIT BIDS. A SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION WILL BE POSTED AT A LATER DATE WHICH WILL PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIDDERS TO RESPOND TO THIS OPPORTUNITY.
Interested contractors are requested to respond to this notice by filling out and emailing completed questionnaire attachment (see attached) to Candi Smart email: csmart@bop.gov. Responses must be received no later than July 09, 2026. Interested vendors must also add their names to the Interested Vendors List for this posting in www.sam.gov Contract Opportunity (must be logged-in to your vendor account).
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) anticipates issuance of a solicitation for the award of a firm-fixed-price construction contract for a project entitled Replace Chairlift, at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI Loretto), located in Loretto, Pennsylvania.
The Federal Correctional Institution Loretto located at 772 Saint Joseph St., Loretto, Pennsylvania, 15940 intends to make a single award to a responsible entity that will provide all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, permits, quality control, safety measures, and incidentals necessary to remove and replace chairlift.
The contractor shall disconnect and remove the current chairlift and install a new chairlift in the same location. The chairlift spans 16 stairs and turns at a landing to go up three more stairs and uses a 240V dedicated circuit. The chairlift must be ADA compliant, have a 660lb capacity, and include obstruction sensors, safety lights, emergency manual folding and lowering, safety barrier arms and overspeed safety. The installation shall include all labor, materials, tools, and equipment to ensure work is completed safely and properly. The contractor will be responsible for the testing of the unit.
It shall be the Contractors responsibility to obtain all measurements and manufactures installation recommendations. Compliance will be addressed as applicable to this project, inclusive of FBOP Technical Design Guidelines, seismic zone requirements, environmental compliance, Life Safety, NFPA, ADA-ABA, and Federal, State, and Local codes and regulations.
Contractor shall provide five (5) year warranty for all labor and materials provided from date of substantial completion, as well as product and maintenance manuals. The Contractor shall also train BOP staff for equipment operation, maintenance and troubleshooting upon completion of the project.
The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this requirement is 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors) with a corresponding small business size standard of $19 million. The estimated magnitude of this project lies between $250,000 and $500,000. To be considered an interested vendor, you must possess this NAICS code in your www.sam.gov registration.
Access to attachments will require an active vendor registration at SAM.gov as well as your Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN) associated with your SAM registration. You will need to request access to the controlled document(s) and receive approval prior to being able to view the files. If you encounter problems requesting access to these documents, please refer to the Help section on SAM.gov or contact the Federal Service Desk at 866-606-8220.
Interested bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov.
The FBOP is seeking small business contractors for this project. Your business size metrics information entered in your SAM registration must be less than or equal to the small business size standard specified above to qualify as a small business. Interested small business contractors are requested to respond to this notice by adding their names to the Interested Vendors List for this posting on the SAM website at https://sam.gov. You must be logged in to your vendor account in order to access the Interested Vendors List. Please add your business name only if you are interested in submitting a bid as a Prime contractor and are capable and eligible to complete for and perform this project. This notice is intended only for those who would be entering into a Prime contract with the FBOP for the entirety of the 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.
Interested parties are also requested to complete the attached Market Research Questionnaire and return the completed document to csmart@bop.gov. The synopsis of proposed contract action will include further instructions for responding to this opportunity. Interested bidders are advised to continuously monitor www.sam.gov for all future updates.
The pre-solicitation synopsis (to be posted at a later date) will include further instructions for responding to this opportunity. Interested bidders are advised to continuously monitor https://sam.gov for all future updates.
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