Department of Justice · Federal Bureau of Prisons · USP TERRE HAUTE
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
15B41826Q00000040
Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS
423820
Product service code
3695
Set-aside
No Set aside used
Posted
2026-08-17
Response deadline
Aug 27, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
Terre Haute, IN
Contracting contact
c1livingston@bop.gov
Market intelligence
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The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Terre Haute, Indiana, is issuing this combined synopsis/solicitation for the requirements of 15B41826Q00000040 for a Land Pride AFM4216 Finish Mower. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. This solicitation is unrestricted. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this requirement is 423820 . **All offers shall meet "Brand name or equal"** Any offer that does not meet "Brand name or equal" criteria will be eliminated from the competitive range. Land Pride AFM4216, 42 Series, 16' wide, All-Flex Finish Mower Horse Power: Min 40HP – Max 70HP Overall width: 16-17 feet Hitch type: Pull-type with adjustable clevis Deck size and Quantity: 3 each/72” Cutting height: 3/4" to 5 1/4" (in 1/4” increments) Deck tire: 15 x 6.6 to 18 x 9.5 Main Driveline: Cat. IV Constant velocity with slip clutch All quotes should include shipping costs, FOB destination. Please notate any additional Excise tax that will be assessed. Deliveries will be made to FCC Terre Haute located at 4700 Bureau Road South, Terre Haute, Indiana 47802 (812) 244- 4400. The contract type is a Firm Fixed Price. The Government will award to the responsible offeror whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, are considered to be best value to the Government, with Price, Past Performance and Delivery time considered. The quote will be evaluated per FAR 12.203 and the government may then issue a purchase order (contract) that must be signed by both parties to complete contractual agreement. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 4.203-1(b) requires all contractors seeking or currently doing business with the government to be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award; information can be obtained at https://www.sam.gov/. All future information about this solicitation, including solicitation amendments, 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. Please complete the attached Request for Quote, (RFQ) SF-1449 for submission of offers. The date for receipt of quotes is August 27, 2026, by 11:00 AM EST. Payment will be made using Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) through a purchase order. Completed AND signed quotes must be sent electronically to C1livingston@bop.gov. The point of contact for all information regarding this solicitation is Carl Livingston, Contract Specialist. The only format in which questions will be answered is by e-mail (no phone calls please). Faith Based and Community Based Organizations have the right to submit quotes equally with other organizations for contracts for which they are eligible. The anticipated award date is September 01, 2026.
Contact
Point of contact
CARL LIVINGSTON
Role
not stated on this notice — SAM publishes a role for only about 5% of them, so this may be a contract specialist rather than the contracting officer
Email
c1livingston@bop.gov
Secondary
alasecki@bop.gov
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