FCC BUTNER ICE MACHINES AND DISPENSERS
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 Correctional Complex (FCC) Butner, NC, under the Bureau of Prisons (BOP), has issued a Presolicitation for Koolaire Ice Makers and Manitowoc Ice Dispensers. This requirement is for 9 units of each, to be awarded based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Quotations are due by April 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
FCC Butner requires 9 brand name or equal Koolaire KDP0500A Ice Makers and 9 brand name or equal Manitowoc SPA312 Ice Dispensers. Products proposed must meet specific qualifications:
Ice Maker (Koolaire KDP0500A or equal):
- Approx. 30" W x 24" D
- Production capacity: ~502 lb/24 hours
- No digital screens, no water-cooled condenser
- Smudge & fingerprint resistant stainless-like finish
- Dice size cubes, 115V, Energy Star certified
- At least industry standard warranty
Ice Dispenser (Manitowoc SPA312 or equal):
- Vending ice dispenser, approx. 30" W x 32" D
- Approx. 180-lb capacity for dice ice
- Bucket filling, stainless steel exterior, 115V
- At least industry standard warranty
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (leading to a solicitation for quotations)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: April 4, 2026, 1:00 PM UTC
- Anticipated Award: April 10, 2026
- Published: March 19, 2026
- Place of Performance: Butner, NC 27509, United States
Evaluation
Award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable quotation, following FAR Overhaul 12.201-1(c)(2). The agency plans to solicit quotations from at least 3 sources. Products must meet all specified qualifications to be eligible for award.
Contact Information
- Primary: Broguen McKeown (bmckeown@bop.gov)
- Secondary: Ashley Harding (a1huffman@bop.gov)