Replace and Repair Stairwells at FCC Coleman, Florida
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) is conducting a Sources Sought for market research to identify qualified small business contractors for a firm-fixed-price construction contract to Replace and Repair Stairwells at the Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) in Coleman, Florida. This project is estimated between $1,000,000 and $3,000,000. Interested small businesses must submit a completed questionnaire by March 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves repairing, replacing, and painting four stairwells at the Low Institution (A&B Unit) and six stairwells at the Medium Institution (A, B, C Units). This includes installing security fencing between units at the Medium Institution. The work addresses structural deterioration of external egress stairs, with approximately 50% of structures at both the Medium and Low Institutions observed to have failed. Contractors will evaluate and repair/replace any structurally unsound elements using ASTM-rated original materials such as I beams, channel iron, handrail, and rectangular tubing.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Construction
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $1,000,000 and $3,000,000
- NAICS Code: 238190 (Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors)
- Small Business Size Standard: $19 million
- Set-Aside: This is a Small Business focused Sources Sought. The FBOP is specifically seeking small business contractors.
Response Requirements
Interested small business contractors must:
- Complete and email the attached Market Research Questionnaire to Julie Bergami at jbergami@bop.gov.
- Add their business name to the Interested Vendors List on SAM.gov for this posting (requires SAM.gov login). Respondents should be capable and eligible to compete as a Prime contractor for the entirety of the project. Access to attachments requires an active SAM.gov registration and approval.
Key Dates
- Responses Due: March 18, 2026, by 21:00 ET
- Published Date: March 6, 2026
Additional Notes
This is a market research notice only and not a solicitation. A pre-solicitation synopsis with instructions for bidders will be posted at a later date. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and continuously monitor SAM.gov for all future updates.