USP Canaan Firing Range Targeting System Replacement

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) in conducting a solicitation in accordance with FAR 12.201-1 (c)(2).  The following is a presolicitation notice to the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE), as required by FAR 12.201-1 (c)(2)(i).  Content will be consistent with format of FAR 5.101 (c).

(1) Point of contact. Include the name, address, and contact information for the contracting officer.

Chris Ficken, Contract Specialist

CFicken@bop.gov

(2) Set-asides. If applicable, identify whether the proposed contract action will be a total or partial small business set-aside (see part 19) or a local area set-aside (see part 26).

The NAICS for this requirement is: 339920-Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing.

This requirement is being set aside as a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  

(3) Codes for services or supplies. Select the appropriate code(s) (i.e., product service code (PSC) and/or North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code) to identify services or supplies to be procured.

The NAICS for this requirement is 339920-Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing.

The PSC for this requirement is: 6930 - OPERATION TRAINING DEVICES

(4) Description.

(i) Provide a clear and concise description of supplies or services that does not unnecessarily restrict competition and allows prospective offerors to make an informed business judgment about monitoring the GPE for or requesting a copy of the solicitation. For supplies, this description should include, as appropriate, any agency nomenclature, National Stock Number, or other part number and a brief description of the item’s form, fit, or function, physical dimensions, predominant material of manufacture, or similar information.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) announces a proposed contract action for the award of a firm-fixed-price commercial service/supply contract for the procurement of a new firing range targeting system.  The awarded contractor must provide all equipment, labor, materials, engineering, and incidentals to completely replace an outdated target system with a new, 16-lane Fixed 180-degree Turning Target System and an additional Dual Running Man (DRM) System.

(ii) If a proposed contract action is estimated to be greater than $25,000, but not greater than the SAT, or when using special simplified procedures to procure certain commercial products or commercial services (see part 12), include a description of the procedures for awarding the contract and the anticipated award date.

The contract will be awarded based on the following evaluation factors:
Price, Past Performance, Technical Performance and Warranty.

Anticipated Award Date: September 21, 2026.

(iii) N/A

(iv) If technical data required to respond will not be furnished as part of the solicitation, identify where and how prospective offerors can obtain the data.

In accordance with FAR 12.201‑1(c)(2), a formal solicitation will not be issued, any techinical data required to respond will be furnished directly to prospective offerors.

(v) If an award of a construction contract to a small business is anticipated, include information about definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders (see part 36).

Not applicable, this is not a construction contract.

(vi) Include a statement that all responsible sources may submit a quotation, bid, or proposal, as appropriate, which will be considered by the agency.

In accordance with FAR 12.201‑1(c)(2) [Deviation Aug 2025], quotations will be solicited directly from at least three sources

(vii) For noncompetitive contract actions (including those at or below the SAT), identify the intended source and explain why competition is lacking.

This requirement will be issued as a competitive action. 

(viii) State whether an offeror or its product or service must meet a qualification requirement in order to be eligible for award; and if so, identify the office from which the qualification requirement may be obtained.

Any contractor interested in obtaining a contract award with the Federal Bureau of Prisons must be registered in https://www.sam.gov. In order to qualify for award, your business size metrics information entered in your SAM registration must be less than or equal to the size standard specified above. If you have questions about SAM, Government procurements in general, or need assistance in the preparation of your bid/proposal/offer, a local Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) may be able to help. The Procurement Technical Assistance Program was authorized by Congress in 1985 in an effort to expand the number of businesses capable of participating in the Government marketplace. To locate a PTAC near you, go to http://www.aptac-us.org.