FMC Devens - Laundry Hot Water Project

Project ID: 15B20526Q00000021 FederalOpportunitiesSynopsis Solicitation

Overview

Agency	Field Acquisition Office
Deadline	05/21/26
Posted	05/08/26
Estimated Value	$80,000 - $250,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	SBP
NAICS	238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
PSC	J045 - Maint/Repair/Rebuild Of Equipment- Plumbing, Heating, And Waste Disposal Equipment
Location	Ayer, MA 01432 United States

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U.S. Department of Justice

On Behalf Of

Federal Medical Center, Devens May 8, 2026 (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 15B20526Q00000021 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ), for a construction project for our Laundry Hot Water Project. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The NAICS for this requirement is 238220 with a small business size of $19,000,000. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. (ii) A list of line-item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure (including option(s), if applicable). 1 Job, The selected contractor shall provide all materials, labor, and equipment to Refurbish the Hot Water Heater at the Federal Medical Center (FMC), Devens, located in Ayer Massachusetts, in accordance with the attached Statement of Work. (iii) Description of requirements for the items to be acquired, including documentation supporting any brand name descriptions (see 12.102). See attached statement of work. (iv) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and f.o.b. point (see part 47). Project must start 10 days from the notice to proceed. Project is to be completed 90 days from the notice to proceed. (v) A list of solicitation provisions that apply to the acquisition (see 12.205(a)). - See attached SF 1442 (vii) The date, time, and place for receipt of offer and point of contact. Solicitation timeline Solicitation posting: Monday, May 11, 2026 NCIC due for optional site visit: Thursday May 14, 2026, 10am

Optional Site Visit

Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 10am Solicitation closes: May 21st, 10am Vendors shall submit quotes only to: - Charles Coushaine, Contracting Officer, Email: ccoushaine@bop.gov. No fax, hand delivered, or mail-in quotes will be accepted. Please be sure to read the solicitation, cover letter, quote sheet, clauses and provisions and delivery schedule. If the answer is addressed in those documents you will not receive a response. Quotes MUST be good for 90 calendar days after close of the solicitation. (viii) Any other additional information required by 5.101(c). Any and all information will be posted to the General Services Administration, SAM.Gov website: www.sam.gov. All future information about this acquisition, including amendments, awards and cancellations will also be distributed through this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure they have the most up-to-date information about this solicitation All responsible sources may submit a quotation, as appropriate, which will be considered by the Bureau of Prisons. System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in this solicitation. Contracting officers will rely on representations from offers based on provisions in the solicitation. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The U.S. Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Prisons, is issuing this solicitation on behalf of the Federal Medical Center (FMC) in Devens, Massachusetts. The goal of this contract is to refurbish the existing steam-fired, on-demand hot water system and storage tank at FMC Devens to ensure optimal reliability and efficiency for laundry operations. Work Details The selected contractor shall provide all materials, labor, and equipment necessary to refurbish the Laundry Hot Water System at FMC Devens. The scope includes: 1. Refurbishing the current hot water system consisting of two Armstrong brand 535SW on-demand steam-fired water heaters and a single 2000-gallon PVI brand epoxy-lined storage tank. 2. Re-using and re-insulating the existing storage tank as needed to maintain heat retention. 3. Removing and replacing existing heat exchangers with equivalent or larger Armstrong heat exchangers capable of maintaining 160-degree water in the storage tank. 4. Replacing re-circulation pumps with new units for improved longevity. 5. Insulating all hot water lines and steam lines associated with the system, ensuring any removed insulation is replaced. 6. All removed materials including heat exchangers, piping, valves, and pumps will remain on site for disposal by the contractor. 7. Compliance with all applicable codes including NFPA, IBC, OSHA, etc., is mandatory. Period of Performance The contractor must begin performance within 10 calendar days after receiving the Notice to Proceed and complete all work within 90 calendar days. Place of Performance All work will be performed at the Federal Medical Center located at 42 Patton Road, Ayer, MA 01432.

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