FCI GILMER - FREEZER/COOLER REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT & PARTS
ID: 15B11925Q00000009Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFCI GILMERGLENVILLE, WV, 26351, USA

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

PSC

REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT (4110)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Prisons at FCI Gilmer, is soliciting bids for the procurement of freezer and cooler refrigeration equipment and parts under solicitation number 15B11925Q00000009. This contract aims to acquire specific refrigeration equipment, including detailed specifications regarding capacities and electrical requirements, to support operations at the Glenville, West Virginia facility. The initiative emphasizes the government's commitment to engaging small businesses, including those owned by veterans and women, while ensuring compliance with federal regulations and privacy standards. Interested vendors must submit their offers via email by 4:00 p.m. on April 25, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Contract Specialist Jessica Hutchison at J2Hutchison@bop.gov or by phone at 304-626-2500, ext. 1082.

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    The document outlines a solicitation for a government contract by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for refrigeration repair parts for FCI Gilmer. It includes details such as the solicitation number (15B11925Q00000009), the submission deadline (April 25, 2025), and various procurement specifications aimed at small businesses, including those owned by veterans and women. The contract focuses on specific refrigeration equipment, detailing required quantities and specifications for various models, including their capacities, electrical requirements, and delivery specifications to the Glenville, WV facility. Key clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) are incorporated, addressing terms like inspection, payment protocols, and contract modifications. Additionally, contractor privacy requirements mandate safeguarding sensitive information, with established protocols for training and incident responses related to personally identifiable information (PII). Moreover, the document specifies mandatory compliance with federal privacy laws, necessitating contractors to manage records responsibly and uphold data security standards throughout the contract period. This solicitation underscores the government's effort to engage small businesses while ensuring stringent compliance with federal regulations and privacy requirements.
    This document is a solicitation package for RFQ 15B11925Q00000009, inviting bids for electrical products related to the installation of a perimeter fence. Submission of offers is required by 4:00 p.m. on April 25, 2025. Bid submissions must include active registration in the System for Award Management, completed Standard Form 1449 with necessary entries, and original signatures. The government will award contracts based on the best value, taking price and past performance into account. Bidders must comply with all requirements regarding specifications, delivery, and invoicing. Quotes should only be submitted via email and will not be accepted after the deadline. The specified contact person is Contract Specialist Jessica Hutchison, who is available for inquiries. This solicitation emphasizes the importance of adherence to the outlined criteria and the implications of past performance for future bidding opportunities.
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