FCC Pollock- Replace FPC Chiller No. 2

06/04/2026- Response to RFI posted on Q&A Document

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes only solicitation. Offers 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 15BBNF26Q00000054 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ), for:

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Field Acquisition Office, intends to issue a solicitation for the supply and installation of:

A new 52-ton Air-Cooled Scroll Chiller or equal to replace the existing unit serving the Federal Prison Camp- Dorm 1 at Federal Correctional Complex, Pollock, LA. The contractor shall furnish all equipment, labor, materials, and services necessary to remove the existing system and install, program, and commission the new system in accordance with the Statement of Work. As this is a supply-and-install action, the Service Contract Labor Standards apply, and Wage Determination No. 17-5175 is incorporated and governs all covered service employees performing work under the contract. The anticipated period of performance for completion of all work is one hundred twenty (120) calendar days from the date of award.

Place of performance is the Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Pollock, LA, located at 1000 Airbase Road, Pollock, LA 71467.

The contract type will be Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP). The Government reserves the right to award to the responsible vendor(s) whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is considered most advantageous to the Government. The evaluation criteria will follow the Lowest Price-Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, where price and technical acceptability will be evaluated equally.

The solicitation will be made available on or about June 1, 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.

Quotation Deadline: The anticipated closing date for receipt of quotations is June 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM Central Daylight 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 lwindham@bop.gov.