Replace Housing Unit C Water Heaters FCI Bennettsville, Project #25Z3AC3
ID: 15B31725PR000113Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFAOGRAND PRAIRIE, TX, 75051, USA

NAICS

Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414)

PSC

SPACE AND WATER HEATING EQUIPMENT (4520)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/718defa3e11b44ea98daa797d14fc951/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Justice, through the Federal Bureau of Prisons, is seeking vendors for the procurement of two IntelliHOT Model IQ1501 water heaters for the Federal Correctional Institution in Bennettsville, South Carolina. This opportunity is part of a sources sought notice aimed at gathering market research information from potential suppliers regarding their capabilities to deliver, start-up, and certify the specified water heaters, with the installation to be performed by the government. The procurement is significant as it pertains to the essential heating equipment required for the facility's operations, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses by email to the primary contact, Rashonna Conteh, at rconteh@bop.gov, by the specified deadline, while monitoring the GSA website for future updates and solicitation details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Rashonna Conteh
    (771) 474-6750
    rconteh@bop.gov
    Darrell L. McKeel
    (972) 352-4518
    dmckeel@bop.gov
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    Market Research Questionnaire beta SAM Project 25Z3AC3.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Justice's Federal Bureau of Prisons is conducting market research for the procurement of two IntelliHOT Model IQ1501 water heaters for the Federal Correctional Institution in Bennettsville, South Carolina. This sources sought announcement aims to gather information from potential vendors and does not imply a guarantee of solicitation. Suppliers are asked to provide details regarding their business size, SAM registration, proposal preparation time, insurance compliance, and ability to meet specific experience requirements, focusing on small business classifications. Additionally, respondents are invited to raise any questions or concerns about the provided specifications. The announcement includes important stipulations related to federal acquisition regulations, such as the necessity for specific clauses regarding personnel security and information security. Interested parties must submit their responses by email by the specified deadline. Future updates and documents related to the solicitation will be available solely on the GSA website, emphasizing the importance of monitoring the site for the most current information on this acquisition.
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