FCC Terre Haute DRINK WATER TESTING FY27

This federal solicitation (15B41826Q00000002) is a 100% small business set-aside Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, for the Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Terre Haute in Indiana. Under NAICS code 541380, the government is seeking a contractor to provide certified Water Operator Services to ensure compliance with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) framework. The required services include providing a WT3 & DSL certified operator to conduct EPA-compliant chlorine and chemical testing (including iron and manganese) at the water plant and distribution systems at least five days per week. The operator must also compile and sign monthly reporting logs, provide training to operators as needed, and be present for any state environmental site inspections. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price agreement with a period of performance running from October 1, 2026, through October 31, 2027. The document details standard commercial contract clauses, including Department of Justice-specific deviations. Key clauses outline strict contractor requirements regarding whistleblower protections, prohibitions on racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities, and rigorous data privacy and cybersecurity protocols (DOJ-02 and DOJ-05). Contractors must adhere to federal information security standards, complete annual cybersecurity and records management training, and report any potential or confirmed data breaches within one hour of discovery.

This federal solicitation (15B41826Q00000002), issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, requests quotes for Water Operator Services at the Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Terre Haute in Indiana. Set aside 100% for small businesses under NAICS code 541380, the contract seeks a firm-fixed-price agreement to ensure compliance with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) framework. The selected contractor must provide a certified WT3 and DSL operator to perform EPA-compliant testing five days per week at the water plant and distribution system. Key responsibilities include monitoring chlorine, iron, and manganese levels; compiling, signing, and submitting monthly reports to IDEM; providing operator training; and attending state site inspections. The period of performance runs from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. The solicitation incorporates standard commercial contract terms alongside specialized Department of Justice (DOJ) clauses. These include strict provisions addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) discrimination; rigorous contractor privacy and cybersecurity training requirements; detailed protocol for reporting data breaches within one hour; and guidelines for securing DOJ information and information systems. All deliverables and data generated under this contract remain the property of the U.S. Government. Quotes are due by September 22, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET.

This Statement of Work outlines the requirements for a contractor to provide certified Water Operator Services at FCC Terre Haute. To comply with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) framework, contracted operators must maintain active IDEM DSL and WT3 licenses throughout the contract, notifying the agency immediately of any licensing issues. Responsibilities include conducting EPA/IDEM-compliant chlorine residual testing five days a week, as well as testing for iron, finished iron, raw manganese, and finished manganese. Additionally, the contractor must compile and sign monthly reports detailing testing results, chemical usage, and flow totals. The contract period runs from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with four one-year options. This contract is for deliverables and does not establish an employer-employee relationship.