FCC BUTNER - WATER CHEMICAL TESTING AND CONSULTATION SERVICES

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP), Field Acquisition Office, has issued Request for Quote (RFQ) 15BGCS26Q10600001 for a comprehensive Water Testing and Treatment Program at the Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) in Butner, North Carolina. This is a small business set-aside procurement under NAICS code 325998, with a size standard of 650 employees. The contract structure consists of one base year (anticipated to start October 1, 2026) and four consecutive option years. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary materials, testing reagents, equipment (such as pumps, tanks, and monitoring tools), and consultation services to manage water systems across FCC Butner. The program covers steam and closed-loop hot water boilers, chillers, and cooling towers to minimize scaling, corrosion, and biological growth. Key deliverables include conducting bi-weekly on-site analyses, providing monthly reports to the Facility Manager, delivering testing supplies quarterly, attending annual boiler inspections, and providing a minimum of eight hours of water treatment training per year to FBOP staff. Quotes must be submitted electronically in PDF format to jwray@bop.gov by September 25, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Central Time. Quoters must have an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration, including the required NAICS code and a Unique Entity ID. Additionally, the contractor must comply with E-Verify requirements and DOJ security clearance protocols, which include background and credit checks for all personnel accessing the correctional facility.

This federal solicitation amendment (15BGCS26Q10600001/0001) from the Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) details a contract opportunity for Water Chemical Testing and Consultation Services at the Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Butner in North Carolina. The primary purpose of this amendment is to announce a facility site visit on September 21, 2026, and extend the solicitation closing deadline to October 9, 2026. The anticipated single-award, firm-fixed-price requirements contract consists of a one-year base period (beginning October 1, 2026) and four subsequent one-year option periods. The selected contractor will design and implement a comprehensive water treatment program to minimize scaling, corrosion, and carryover across FCC Butner's boilers, chillers, cooling towers, and closed-loop systems. Key contractor responsibilities include providing chemical feed equipment, conducting bi-weekly on-site analyses, delivering quarterly testing supplies, submitting monthly reports, and providing at least eight hours of annual training per staff member. The contractor must also have a representative present for annual boiler inspections. Because the work takes place within a federal correctional facility, personnel must pass rigorous NCIC and credit background checks, adhere to strict tool control and safety protocols, and comply with Department of Justice IT and information security standards.

This document is a supplementary update to federal solicitation 15BGCS26Q10600001 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons. It details an upcoming site visit for vendors interested in the Water Chemical Testing Consulting Services contract at the Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) in Butner, North Carolina. The site visit is scheduled for Monday, September 21, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. EST at the FCC Butner Employee Development Training Center. The visit is highly encouraged to allow prospective bidders to review the facility's environment and clarify technical scope requirements. To attend, interested vendors must meet several strict security and safety requirements: - **Background Check:** Attendees must submit a completed NCIC Criminal History Check form (Form BP-A0660) to Stephen Rice (srice1@bop.gov) by Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at noon EST. - **Arrival and Identification:** Visitors must arrive at least 15 minutes early and present a valid government-issued photo ID. - **Safety and Security:** Safety-toe shoes are mandatory. Cell phones, cameras, and recording devices are strictly prohibited inside the facility. Any necessary photos and Q&As from the walkthrough will be posted online within two business days. The attached BP-A0660 form (provided in both English and Spanish instructional templates) authorizes the Federal Bureau of Prisons to conduct the necessary National Crime Information Center background check for facility access. Questions regarding the visit should be directed to Contracting Officer Justin Wray.