15B20926Q00000010 HOT WATER BOOSTER
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI McKean is soliciting quotes for the supply of a Hot Water Booster (Solicitation 15B20926Q00000010). This is a Firm-Fixed Price contract set aside for Total Small Businesses. The booster is required to replace an existing unit at FCI McKean, Lewis Run, PA. Quotes are due April 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the supply purchase only of a new hot water booster. Labor for installation will be provided by Bureau of Prisons staff. The new unit will replace an existing Patterson-Kelley storage water heater (Model: 200-1-6P, 400-gallon capacity).
Key Requirements / Deliverables
The vendor shall supply a vertical, double wall, compact water-to-water indirect heater with the following specifications:
- Capability: Bring domestic water from 40 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit with 190-degree incoming boiler water.
- Flow Rate: Minimum 40 GPM domestic water flow; 205 GPM boiler water side.
- Connections: 3" domestic cold water inlet, 2" hot water outlet.
- Components: Double wall tube bundle, electronic 3-way control valve, domestic circulation pump (120v controls/pump).
- Dimensions: Maximum height with clearances not to exceed 90 inches.
- Safety: ASME pressure and temperature valve set at 150 psig and 210F.
- Features: Integral temperature control system, insulated per ASHRAE, direct mount domestic and boiler water thermometers with separable thermowells.
- Maintenance: Capable of disassembly in place for maintenance; support must allow ample clearance for tube bundle removal.
- Compliance: Must comply with all appropriate state and federal codes (UBC, NPC, NFPA, Life Safety Code, OSHA, ACA Standards).
- Warranty: Minimum 10-year for tube bundle, 20-year guarantee against leakage for pressure vessel, 20-year guarantee for temperature control system.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Solicitation Available: April 1, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Quotes Due: April 17, 2026, 3:00 PM EST
- Anticipated Award Date: April 24, 2026
- Place of Performance/Delivery: FCI McKean Warehouse, 6975 Route 59, Lewis Run, PA 16738
Submission & Evaluation
Offers will be evaluated based on being most advantageous to the Government, considering both past performance and price. The Government intends to award without discussions. Quotes must include the solicitation number, offeror details (name, address, phone, UEI, EFT indicator), information for evaluation, responses to provisions, and agreement with terms. Substitutions to specifications are prohibited. Completed offers must be emailed to csudbrook@bop.gov and m4morris@bop.gov (preferred) or faxed to (814) 363-6815. Offerors should call to verify receipt if no confirmation email is received.
Contact Information
- Primary: Cory Sudbrook, Supervisory Contract Specialist, (814) 362-8900 x3419, csudbrook@bop.gov
- Secondary: Matthew Morris, Procurement and Property Specialist, (814) 362-8900 x3420, m4morris@bop.gov
Additional Notes
All contractors must be registered in SAM.gov. This solicitation includes an amendment adding a Questions and Answers document, which clarifies technical details such as boiler water pressure (48 psi) and desired pressure drop (3 psi).