FMC LEXINGTON POWERHOUSE AND BOILERS UPGRADE 26Z1BB6
Department of Justice · Federal Bureau of Prisons · FMC LEXINGTON
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
15B10926Q00000018
Notice type
Presolicitation
NAICS
331210
Product service code
9640
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-08-10
Response deadline
Aug 25, 2026, 2:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
Lexington, KY
Contracting contact
bmiracle@bop.gov
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Pre Solicitation Notice Synopsis THIS IS A SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION OR A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS. PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE IS POSTED IN THE GOVERNMENTWIDE POINT OF ENTRY IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 12.201-1(c)(2) [Deviation Aug 2025]. The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) announces a proposed contract action for the award of a firm-fixed-price commercial supply contract for the procurement of supplies to update powerhouse/Boiler system for the Federal Medical Center located in Lexington, Ky. FMC Lexington is a federal medical center located at 3301 Leestown Rd, Lexington Ky, 40511 This acquisition will be conducted using FAR Part 12 [Deviation Apr 2026], Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, in conjunction with the simplified procedures at FAR 12.201?1 [Deviation Apr 2026]. In accordance with FAR 12.201?1(c)(2) [Deviation Apr 2026], quotations will be solicited directly from at least three sources. This pre?solicitation notice is posted in the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE) to promote competition to the maximum extent practicable. The requirement consists of the purchase and delivery of a commercial?grade Supplies listed below, including all components, accessories, and manufacturer?recommended equipment necessary for full functionality. All items must meet or exceed the specifications that will be provided in the forthcoming Request for Quotations (RFQ). Delivery shall be made to FMC Lexington. No installation services are required. Items 2 in Nominal Pipe Size, Male NPT x Male NPT, 6 ft Lg, Schedule 80, Black Anodized Steel, Quantity 240 ft 1 ¼ in. MILWAUKEE VALVE, Swing, Y-Style Valve Body, Swing Y Check Valve, Quantity 35 SHARPE, 2 in, Carbon Steel, Manual Two-Way Ball Valve, Quantity 20 2 in. MILWAUKEE VALVE, Swing, Inline Valve Body, Swing Check Valve, Quantity 12 SHARPE, 1 1/4 in, Carbon Steel, Manual Two-Way Ball Valve, Quantity 25 1/2 in Nominal Pipe Size, Male NPT x Male NPT, Black Anodized Steel, Sched 80, Quantity 320 ft 2 in x 2 in, Threaded x Threaded, Metal Pipe Straight, Quantity 25 2 in, Female NPT Threaded, Metal Pipe Flange, Quantity 30 2 in x 2 in, Threaded x Threaded, Metal Pipe Elbow, Quantity 25 1 1/4 in x 1 1/4 in, Threaded x Threaded, Metal Pipe Elbow, Quantity 25 1/2 in x 1/2 in, Threaded x Threaded, Metal Pipe Elbow, Quantity 40 1/2 in x 1/2 in, Threaded x Threaded, Metal Pipe Straight, Quantity 30 All deliverables must be delivered no later than 30 days from the closing date The NAICS code for this requirement is 423720-Plumbing and Heating and supplies Merchant, 444180- Building Material Dealers, 331210-iron and Stell pipe & tube Manufacturing, and 332919- Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufactures. The anticipated award date for this requirement is August 25th, 2026 IMPORTANT: Any contractor interested in obtaining a contract award with the Federal Bureau of Prisons must be registered in https://www.sam.gov. 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 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. Offerors should be prepared to demonstrate their ability to meet or exceed the required delivery timelines, as well as provide supporting information that clearly identifies their capacity, reliability, and performance record. The Government intends to evaluate proposals based on the overall value offered, not solely on the lowest price. Award will be made to the offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the Government, considering delivery, technical capability, past performance, and price. This synopsis is intended only for those who would be entering into a Prime contract with the FBOP for the entirety of this project. The FBOP does not award subcontracts. Subcontracts (if applicable/necessary) are the responsibility of the Prime contractor. The FBOP has no privity of the contract with subcontractors.
Contact
Point of contact
Brett Miracle
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Email
bmiracle@bop.gov
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