Water treatment services - FMC Devens

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, through Federal Medical Center (FMC) Devens in Ayer, Massachusetts, is conducting market research to identify qualified sources capable of providing comprehensive water treatment services for boiler, chiller, cooling tower, and hot water systems. This sources sought announcement, identified by number 15B20526Q00000017 and posted on SAM.gov on May 19, 2026, is not a solicitation and does not obligate the government to award a contract. Responses must be submitted electronically to CCoushaine@bop.gov by May 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EST, and are voluntary with no reimbursement for costs incurred. All submissions become government property and will not be returned. The intended contract, if pursued, will be a firm-fixed-price agreement with one base year and four option years, exercisable at the government’s discretion. Performance will occur on-site at FMC Devens, requiring contractors to deliver and store water treatment chemicals in accordance with Bureau of Prisons Program Statement P.S. 1600.09, ensure all empty containers are removed, and maintain local warehousing of chemicals for uninterrupted service. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and licensed to operate in Massachusetts, with primary service representatives possessing qualifications to conduct testing, training, and reporting. Annual operator training and detailed written reports—submitted physically and electronically within 14 days of each visit—are required, along with problem-solving analysis reports within 10 days of critical issues. Contractor personnel must comply with federal correctional facility security protocols, including being escorted at all times, minimizing interaction with inmates, and having no responsibility for inmate supervision. The contractor will also be responsible for corrosion coupon collection, microbiological and chemical testing, equipment maintenance, emergency response within four hours, and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. While the NAICS code is 221310 and the contracting office is located in Grand Prairie, Texas, no contract value, pricing structure, evaluation factors, or formal clause listings are provided at this stage, as this is solely a pre-solicitation market research tool.