24Z4AV1 BRINE TRANSFER - FCI Pekin
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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 (BOP), specifically FCI Pekin, has awarded a contract to Hausers Water Systems for a brine transfer skid and related line items totaling $36,175.00. This was a sole source award justified under FAR 6.103-1(b) due to proprietary requirements.
Scope of Work
The contract covers the provision of a duplex brine transfer pump skid, including necessary electrical engineering updates to the softener system, labor for function testing and PLC programming, and freight. These items are essential for the facility's water systems.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Award (Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition)
- Awardee: Hausers Water Systems
- Value: $36,175.00
- NAICS Code: 423720 (Storage Tanks)
- Statutory Authority: 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and FAR Part 6.103-1(b) - Only one responsible source.
- Published Date: June 9, 2026
Set-Aside & Justification
The acquisition was justified as a sole source award under FAR 6.103-1(b) due to proprietary requirements. Although the initial description mentioned a 100% Total Small Business set-aside, the justification document clarifies that this specific sole source acquisition is not subject to traditional set-aside requirements, as Hausers Water Systems maintains proprietary control over the existing software and monitoring equipment.
Evaluation
This document serves as a justification for an award already made, not a solicitation for proposals. Therefore, there are no submission or evaluation criteria for potential bidders.
Additional Notes
Hausers Water Systems holds proprietary control over the existing software and monitoring equipment at FCI Pekin. Market research confirmed that while the requirement is for a commercial item, the proprietary software restricts acquisition from other vendors. The Contracting Officer determined the price to be fair and reasonable. The agency plans to monitor the market to assess if future competitive acquisitions for comparable systems become possible.