USP LEE Cooling Towers Replacement
ID: 15B11725PR000189Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

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

PSC

REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF PENAL FACILITIES (Z2FF)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/215a1ddaf70d485591c423848d1b4b9f/view
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    Description

    The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP), is seeking qualified contractors for the Cooling Towers Replacement project at the United States Penitentiary (USP Lee) in Pennington Gap, Virginia. The project involves the demolition of two existing cooling towers and the installation of two new ones, requiring contractors to provide all necessary labor, equipment, and materials. This procurement is crucial for maintaining the facility's operational efficiency and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Interested small business contractors must respond to the Sources Sought notice by completing the attached questionnaire and submitting it to Ronald Calandra at rcalandra@bop.gov by November 3, 2025. The estimated project value is between $150,000 and $500,000, and all future updates will be posted on www.sam.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    ronald calandra
    (843) 387-9424
    rcalandra@bop.gov
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    Market Research Questionnaire.pdf
    The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) is conducting market research for a Cooling Towers Replacement project at the United States Penitentiary (USP Lee) in Pennington Gap, VA. This Sources Sought notice (15B11725PR000189) aims to gather information from potential contractors capable of providing all necessary equipment, labor, and materials to demolish two existing cooling towers and construct two new ones. The FBOP intends to issue a single solicitation and award a contract to a responsible entity. Interested firms are asked to complete a questionnaire covering their capability to complete the project, business size (NAICS code 238220, small business standard $19 million), subcontracting plans, eligibility for small business programs, estimated performance period (161 calendar days), bid preparation time, industry recommendations, pricing range, and start time after contract award. Responses, including firm information, must be emailed by November 3, 2025. All future solicitations and amendments will be distributed via sam.gov, and contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
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