REPAIR GLYCOL LOOP EXCHANGER
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) anticipates issuing a firm-fixed-price construction contract for Repair Glycol Loop Exchanger at the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) Chicago, IL. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The solicitation is expected to be available on or about March 02, 2026. This is a pre-solicitation synopsis, not an invitation for bids.
Scope of Work
The project involves furnishing all equipment, materials, and labor for the complete repair of the existing Hybrid Fluid Cooler (Model NXF-0603N-CS2TT -J2 / Nexus TM Modular Hybrid Cooler), two Pumps with VFDs, and associated pipework. The primary issue is repairing small seam leaks in two exchangers within the BAC Tower, which prevent the system from reaching its designed pressure of 150 PSI.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Construction Contract
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $100,000 and $250,000
- NAICS Code: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors (Small Business Size Standard: $19 million)
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside
- Performance Period: 435 calendar days from the issuance of the notice to proceed
- Solicitation Release: On or about March 02, 2026
- Published Date: February 06, 2026
Key Requirements & Information
- The solicitation will be distributed solely through SAM.gov. Interested parties must continuously monitor the website for updates and amendments.
- Access to specifications and drawings will require an active SAM.gov vendor registration (log in) and potentially a specific role or domain linked to the registration.
- Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and ensure their business size metrics information for NAICS 238220 is accurate and meets the small business size standard.
- The FBOP does not award subcontracts; prime contractors are responsible for any necessary subcontracting.
Contact Information
For questions regarding this opportunity, contact John Burns at j1burns@bop.gov or 312-322-0567.