FCI Waseca - 4th Addition Bundle

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

This acquisition IS set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

Solicitation number 15BBNF26Q00000074 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ), for:

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Waseca located at 1000 University Dr SW, Waseca, MN 56093 intends to issue a solicitation for the following requirement:

FCI Waseca intends to make a single award to a responsible vendor to supply one (1) instantaneous 50 GPM steam‑to‑water heater with thermostatic mixing valve and one (1) insulated 275‑gallon hot water storage tank, or approved equal, in accordance with the attached Statement of Work. This procurement is supply only; no installation, demolition, or onsite services are required.

The new equipment will expand the institution’s domestic hot‑water capacity to support increased demand from recently added laundry systems. All furnished products must meet or exceed the performance, dimensional, and material specifications identified in the SOW, including compliance with applicable plumbing and safety standards. Vendors offering equal products shall provide complete technical documentation for Government review and determination of technical acceptability.

The Government anticipates awarding a firm‑fixed‑price contract. Award will be made to the responsible vendor whose quotation conforms to the solicitation and is determined to be Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Technical acceptability and price will be evaluated in accordance with the solicitation.

The solicitation will be made available on or about May 5, 2026, and will be posted to the GPE website at www.sam.gov. All future information related to this acquisition, including any solicitation amendments and award notices, will also be disseminated through this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure they have the most up-to-date information regarding this solicitation.

Registration in SAM: Each offeror must be registered in www.SAM.gov and must complete the necessary representations and certifications in SAM at the time of submitting their quotation.
Delivery Lead Time: Offerors shall provide estimated delivery lead times for all equipment. Lead time will be considered in the Government’s evaluation but is not a technical requirement.
Quotation Deadline: The anticipated closing date for receipt of quotations is May 22, 2026, at 12:00 pm Central Time.
Payment Terms: Payment will be processed via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) in accordance with 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- System for Award Management
Additional Requirements: Offerors must include a specification sheet and any submittal information about the products offered in their quotation. Faxed and hand-delivered quotes will not be accepted.

Any questions regarding the solicitation may be submitted in writing via email to lbonner@bop.gov.