Replace Powerhouse Hot Water Tanks - FCI Marion, IL

SOL #: 15B40925PR000150Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

Justice
Federal Prison System / Bureau Of Prisons
FAO
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX, 75051, United States

Place of Performance

Marion, IL

NAICS

Plumbing (238220)

PSC

No PSC code specified

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Mar 31, 2026
2
Response Deadline
Apr 14, 2026, 3:00 PM

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 (BOP), Field Acquisition Office, is conducting a Sources Sought market research effort for the replacement of powerhouse hot water tanks at FCI Marion, Illinois. This is a new requirement aimed at gathering industry interest and capabilities to inform the acquisition strategy and potential set-aside status for a future solicitation. Responses, including a completed questionnaire and feedback on the draft Statement of Work (SOW), are due by April 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM UTC.

Scope of Work

The project, titled "Emergency Replace Powerhouse Hot Water Tanks," involves:

  • Removal and Disposal: Disconnecting and disposing of two existing jacketed storage tanks, preparing the site for new installations.
  • Supply and Install: Providing, delivering, and installing two new insulated and jacketed storage tank units. Each unit must have a 500-gallon capacity, 1½" cement lining, stainless steel threaded openings, high-quality primer paint, minimum 3" thick fiberglass insulation (ASHRAE standards), and a minimum 20-gauge steel jacket with enamel paint coating. Units will feature a 2-pass 316 stainless steel coil head, copper-lined bolt tube sheet, and double-wall copper tubes with gaskets.
  • Ancillary Work: Installation of new gauges, piping, and valves up to the first shut-off valve.
  • Testing & Startup: Ensuring proper operation of all devices, safety switches, and pressure relief valves, conducting a pressure test, and providing startup services.

Key Requirements & Place of Performance

  • NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors) with a $19 million small business size standard.
  • Project Duration: Anticipated 30 calendar days.
  • Location: FCI Marion, 4500 Prison Road, Marion, IL.
  • Work Hours: Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. Work inside the secure perimeter is limited to 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM; outside, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM.
  • Special Conditions: Strict adherence to security protocols, including personnel background investigations, clearance badges, escorts, tool inventory, and prohibitions on contraband, explosives, and cell phones within the secure perimeter. A one-year warranty from substantial completion is required.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
  • Set-Aside: To be determined based on market research.
  • Response Due: April 14, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC
  • Published: March 31, 2026

Action Items

Interested vendors should complete and return the attached Market Research Questionnaire to John Holleman (jholleman@bop.gov). The questionnaire asks about business size, small business program eligibility (8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, Hub-Zone), state certification, capability to provide firm-fixed unit prices, and any concerns regarding the draft SOW. Responses are voluntary and will not be compensated. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government.

People

Points of Contact

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