MDC Brooklyn: Replace UPS – West Building
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 (FBOP), Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) Brooklyn, is conducting a Sources Sought for market research to identify small business contractors capable of replacing Uninterrupted Power Supplies (UPS) at its Brooklyn, NY facility. This is not a solicitation. Responses to the Market Research Questionnaire are due May 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves the removal of two existing EATON 9380 Uninterrupted Power Supplies (UPS), existing battery cabinets, batteries, and related equipment. The contractor will then install two new UPS systems, battery cabinets, batteries, and related equipment. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, and equipment. The attached Statement of Work is subject to change.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $250,000 and $500,000
- NAICS Code: 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors)
- Small Business Size Standard: $19.0 million
- Anticipated Set-Aside: Small Business
- Estimated Performance Period: 200 calendar days (from Market Research Questionnaire)
- Market Research Questionnaire Due: May 15, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Published: May 8, 2026
Key Actions & Requirements
Interested small business contractors must:
- Be registered in SAM.gov with current business size metrics.
- Add their company name to the Interested Vendors List on SAM.gov (as a Prime contractor).
- Complete and return the attached Market Research Questionnaire to jholt2@bop.gov by the due date.
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation. A synopsis of the proposed contract action will be posted at a later date, requiring active SAM.gov registration and MPIN for access to controlled documents. Interested bidders are advised to continuously monitor www.sam.gov for all future updates.