FPC Alderson Unit A Boilers
ID: 15BFA025Q00000118 Type: Solicitation
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JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFAOGRAND PRAIRIE, TX, 75051, USA

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Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (332410)

PSC

INDUSTRIAL BOILERS (4410)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)
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    The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Prisons, is seeking bids for the procurement of two high-efficiency hot water boilers to replace existing units at the Federal Prison Camp (FPC) Alderson in West Virginia. The successful contractor will be responsible for delivering the boilers, which must meet specific performance benchmarks, including a gross output rating of 1445 MBH and a minimum net rating of 1257 MBH, within 95 days of contract award, anticipated around May 26, 2025. This procurement is significant as it supports the Bureau's operational efficiency and aligns with government priorities to promote small and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. Interested parties can contact Anne Bradley at abradley1@bop.gov or by phone at 771-474-6749 for further information.

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    The Bureau of Prisons is soliciting bids for the procurement of two high-efficiency hot water boilers to replace existing units at the Federal Prison Camp (FPC) Alderson in West Virginia. This Request for Proposal (RFP) emphasizes the need for small businesses, particularly those owned by service-disabled veterans. The successful contractor is expected to deliver and ensure all necessary components are provided within 95 days of the contract award, anticipated around May 26, 2025. The requested boilers must meet specific performance benchmarks, including a gross output rating of 1445 MBH and a minimum net rating of 1257 MBH, with a 10-year warranty on critical components. The installation will be conducted in-house by the FPC Alderson team. Compliance with federal regulations and clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is mandated. Notably, the solicitation promotes transparency in contractor conduct and requires adherence to whistleblower protections. This procurement aligns with government priorities to support small and veteran-owned businesses while addressing essential facility needs, thereby fostering compliance and operational efficiency within the Bureau of Prisons.
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