SV0174-25 WSHP
ID: SV0174-25Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INCFEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INCWASHINGTON, DC, 20534, USA

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- REFRIGERATION, AIR CONDITIONING, AND AIR CIRCULATING EQUIPMENT (J041)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a1fbbf4be34149cca311d57514605a44/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due May 2, 2025, 2:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Justice, through Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR), is soliciting proposals from qualified small businesses to provide and install sixty (60) Daikin Water Source Heat Pumps at their Central Office located at 400 1st St NW, Washington, DC. The procurement emphasizes a total small business set-aside and requires compliance with federal regulations regarding safety, insurance, and employee citizenship, as well as adherence to environmental standards during installation and disposal. This initiative supports UNICOR's mission of vocational training for incarcerated individuals while ensuring operational efficacy and safety within the federal facility. Interested contractors must attend a mandatory site visit on April 15, 2025, and submit their proposals by May 2, 2025; for further inquiries, they can contact Joshua Hassler at joshua.hassler2@usdoj.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
Joshua Hassler
joshua.hassler2@usdoj.gov
Files
Title
Posted
1620000297 WSHP.pdf
Apr 8, 2025, 7:08 PM UTC
The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) from Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR) seeking contractors to provide and install 60 Daikin water source heat pumps at their Central Office building in Washington, DC. The solicitation emphasizes a 100% small business set-aside, with proposals due by May 2, 2025. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for April 15, 2025. Contractors must comply with several requirements, including levying federal regulations on safety, insurance, and citizenship for employees. The scope of work encompasses installation, proper disposal, and compliance with environmental standards. Evaluation criteria include the technical proposal, past performance, installation timelines, and pricing. The document emphasizes maintaining high standards for contractor performance to support UNICOR's mission of rehabilitating incarcerated individuals through vocational training while ensuring safety and operational efficacy throughout the project lifecycle. Contractors are required to develop safety plans and follow strict security protocols due to the federal facility's environment. This RFP illustrates the U.S. government's commitment to integrating small businesses and ensuring compliance with federal regulations in service contracts.
Business Management Questionnaire.pdf
Apr 8, 2025, 7:08 PM UTC
The Business Management Questionnaire is a required document for prospective contractors responding to government solicitations. The questionnaire collects key details about the applicant's experience with government contracts, specifically asking for information on the last five government or commercial contracts. Information requested includes customer details, contract type and status, contract amounts, and the percentage of resources allocated to each contract. Additionally, the document seeks disclosure of any contracts defaulted in the past 36 months, alongside reasons for default. A bank reference is also required for financial credibility. This questionnaire assists the government in evaluating contractor responsibility in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation, ensuring that prospective contractors meet necessary qualifications and standards for federal contracts.
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