FCI La Tuna SHU Toilets
Overview
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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 (FBOP) announces a pre-solicitation synopsis for a proposed firm-fixed-price commercial supply contract to procure Lavatory-Toilet Comby Units for the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) La Tuna in Anthony, Texas. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the purchase and delivery of twenty-one (21) Acorn Penal-Ware 1418 Series (brand name or equivalent) 18” Lavatory-Toilet Comby units with an oval bowl, including all necessary components and manufacturer-recommended equipment for full functionality. All items must meet or exceed specifications provided in the forthcoming Request for Quotation (RFQ). Delivery will be made to FCI La Tuna; no installation services are required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Commercial Supply Contract
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 332999 – All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (Small Business Size Standard: 750 employees)
- Anticipated Award Date: March 30, 2026
- Published: March 19, 2026
- Synopsis Response Date: March 27, 2026 (This date is for general interest in the synopsis, not for submitting quotes.)
Acquisition Details
This acquisition will be conducted under FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services) in conjunction with simplified procedures at FAR 12.201-1. Quotations will be solicited directly from at least three sources. This synopsis is posted to promote competition to the maximum extent practicable.
Additional Notes
Contractors interested in an award must be registered in SAM.gov with business size metrics meeting the specified standard. Assistance with SAM registration or government procurements is available through local Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs). This opportunity is for prime contractors; the FBOP does not award subcontracts.