FCI Marion - Replace High Mast Light #4
Overview
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Set Aside
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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), Department of Justice, is soliciting proposals for a firm-fixed-price construction contract to Replace High Mast Light #4 at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Marion, Illinois. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside with an estimated magnitude between $25,000 and $100,000. Offers are due by February 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM CDT.
Scope of Work
The project involves replacing one (1) 100-foot high mast light pole, including new cables, wires, and LED fixtures. The contractor will be responsible for removing and disposing of the existing pole and lighting fixture. All materials must meet or exceed specifications and be installed in accordance with local codes and applicable regulations. A pre-work meeting with on-site staff is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Construction Contract
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (Small Business Size Standard: $19 million)
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $25,000 and $100,000
- Performance Period: 45 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.
- Offer Due Date: February 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM CDT (as amended)
- Site Visit: An organized site visit is scheduled for January 27, 2026, at 9:00 am CDT at 4500 Prison Road, Marion, IL 62959. Attendance is not mandatory but is urged. Criminal History Checks are required for participants.
Submission & Eligibility
- Submission Method: Electronic offers must be submitted via email to lbonner@bop.gov. The email subject line must include Solicitation # 15BBNF26Q00000004.
- Registration: Offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov and meet the small business size standard for NAICS 238210. SAM registration will be reviewed to confirm business size.
- Document Access: Access to specifications and drawings requires an active SAM.gov vendor registration (log in) and may require a specific role or MPIN. The updated Wage Determination (IL20260002, Mod 3, dated 01/23/2026) is incorporated.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Luke Bonner (lbonner@bop.gov)
- Federal Service Desk: 866-606-8220 (for SAM access issues)