Steam Kettles
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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.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) at FCC Petersburg, located at 1100 River Road, Hopewell, VA, 25860, intends to award a contract to a responsible entity that will provide all necessary equipment, materials, and incidentals to replace 4 kettles. FCC Petersburg has developed construction documents to complete this project via in-house labor with start up provided by the vendor when necessary for the establishment of warranty and /or training.
The equipment vendor will provide four (4) 80-gallon hardwired gas steam kettles. New kettles should be Crown GL-80E or similar products with the following specifications.
• Prison package
• Gas fired
• Self-contained
• Fully insulated steam jacketed
• Spring assisted cover
• 304 stainless steel exterior, #4 sanitary finish
• Adjustable legs
• One piece interior liner made of 316 stainless steel with #4 sanitary finish
• 2" tangent draw off valve with strainer
• Recessed control panel
• Electronic ignition
• Direct immersion thermostat
• Water sight glass
• Cooking light
• Pressure gauge
• Low water indicator light
• Low water cut off
• Pressure relief valve
• Pressure switch
• 2" sanitary draw-off valve with heat resistant handle
• Include faucet bracket
• Able to reach/maintain temperature range of 165 degrees F to 265 degrees F
• Natural gas
• 120V Electrical Feed