Perimeter Fence Replacement at FCI McKean
ID: 15BFA025B00000032Type: Solicitation
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JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFAOGRAND PRAIRIE, TX, 75051, USA

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All Other Specialty Trade Contractors (238990)

PSC

REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF PENAL FACILITIES (Z2FF)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Justice, through the Federal Bureau of Prisons, is soliciting bids for a firm-fixed-price construction contract for the Perimeter Fence Replacement project at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI McKean) in Lewis Run, Pennsylvania. The project entails the complete replacement of approximately 15,000 linear feet of perimeter fencing, including the installation of line posts, fence fabric, razor ribbon, gates, and concrete walkways, with a performance period of 924 calendar days from the notice to proceed. This opportunity is a total small business set-aside, with an estimated project magnitude between $10 million and $25 million, and bids are due by December 22, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. PST. Interested contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and can contact Joshua Cortez at j2xcortez@bop.gov for further information.

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    The Federal Bureau of Prisons' Field Acquisition Office issued Amendment 00001 to Solicitation 15BFA025B00000032 for the FCI McKean – Perimeter Fence Replacement project. This amendment incorporates pre-bid site visit documents, including meeting minutes, a sign-in sheet, and photographs from the November 6, 2025, visit. Additionally, it extends the bid submission deadline from November 25, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. PST to December 8, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. PST. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. The document outlines procedures for acknowledging receipt of the amendment and for making changes to previously submitted offers.
    This amendment to solicitation 15BFA025B00000032 extends the bid submission deadline from December 8, 2025, to December 22, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. PST. It also incorporates numerous changes to contract clauses, solicitation provisions, and representations and certifications, effective November 3, 2025, due to FAC 2025-08 and the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 3 deviation text. Specifically, several clauses and provisions are removed, new ones are added by reference, and existing ones are updated to reflect the latest FAR deviations. Notably, the amendment includes a detailed provision on
    Standard Form 24 (SF 24) is a bid bond form used in federal government procurement, specifically for construction, supplies, or services, as prescribed by GSA - FAR. This form ensures that a principal (bidder) who submits a bid will enter into the contract and provide required bonds if their bid is accepted. If the principal fails to do so, the bond obligates them to pay the government any costs exceeding the bid amount for procuring the work. The bond details the obligations of both the principal and surety(ies) to the United States of America for a specified penal sum. It outlines conditions under which the obligation becomes void, such as the principal executing contractual documents and providing bonds within specified timeframes upon bid acceptance. The form also addresses situations involving co-sureties, individual sureties (requiring Standard Form 28), and corporate sureties, which must be approved by the Department of the Treasury. Instructions clarify how to complete the form, including specifying the penal sum, handling multiple sureties, and affixing seals. The document emphasizes compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, noting the OMB control number and estimated time burden for completion.
    This document outlines the bid submission requirements for Solicitation 15BFA025B00000032, a federal government RFP. Bidders must submit all pages in a single Adobe PDF, including the Bid Submissions Cover Page, specific Solicitation SF1442 pages (1, 2, 4, 53-62), and a Bid Bond with legible raised seals. A scanned copy of the original bid guarantee is required for electronic submissions, which are to be uploaded to the JEFS link. The original bid guarantee, featuring a "wet" signature and raised seal, must be mailed or delivered to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Phoenix, ATTN: Joshua Cortez, at 37900 N 45th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85086, and received by the bid opening time and date. This solicitation emphasizes compliance with FAR 52.228-1 regarding bid guarantees.
    The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) requires individuals to complete a Criminal History Check Authorization for entry or service at any BOP facility. This form, BP-A0660, authorizes BOP representatives to obtain criminal history background information. Refusal to provide necessary information may lead to denial of entry, volunteer, or contract status. The form requests personal details such as name, address, contact information, aliases, citizenship, Social Security Number, date of birth, sex, race, height, weight, eye and hair color, and place of birth. A Privacy Act Notice explains that the information is collected under authorities like E.O. 10450 and 5 USC 3301 to determine fitness for federal employment, contractual service clearance, or security access. While providing the information is voluntary, non-disclosure may result in a lack of consideration for employment, clearance, or access, or termination of employment. The document also includes a Spanish instructional template to assist Spanish-speaking individuals in completing the form.
    The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is seeking bids for a Perimeter Fence Replacement project at FCI McKean, under Solicitation No. 15BFA025B00000032. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside, requiring contractors to be registered in www.SAM.gov under NAICS Code 238990. Bids are due by November 25, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. PST, and must be submitted electronically via the JEFS APP BOX. Required documents include SF-1442, Commodity or Services Schedule, SF-24 Bid Bond (original hard copy also required by deadline), and various FAR provisions. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit are scheduled for November 6, 2025, requiring criminal history checks for attendees. Questions are due by November 10, 2025, at 4:00 P.M. PST. Bidders must also submit past performance information and bank references directly to the Contracting Officer, Joshua Cortez (j2xcortez@bop.gov), by the bid due date. Award will be based on contractor responsibility, including financial resources, satisfactory performance, integrity, and necessary organizational and technical skills.
    This government solicitation (15BFA025B00000032) is an Invitation for Bid issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for a "Perimeter Fence Replacement" project at FCI McKean. The selected contractor must provide all materials, labor, and equipment according to specifications and drawings, with a performance period of 924 calendar days after notice to proceed. The project magnitude is between $10,000,001.00 and $25,000,000.00. Bidders are required to submit a bid guarantee and, upon award, performance and payment bonds. Key requirements include adherence to a firm fixed price schedule, specific insurance coverage (Workers Compensation, Comprehensive General Liability, and Automobile Liability), and participation in pre-construction conferences. Contractors must also comply with stringent security clearances for all employees, submittal approval processes, and detailed invoicing procedures, including a Schedule of Values. The document outlines various contract clauses, including those related to safeguarding covered contractor information systems, supply chain security, and sustainable products and services, emphasizing compliance with federal regulations and timely reporting. Offers are due by 11:00 a.m. PST on November 25, 2025, and must be uploaded to a specified URL.
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