USP Canaan Special Notice - NON-COMPETITIVE (Sole Source) - JWC Monster Grinder
Overview
Buyer
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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 – USP Canaan has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price contract to JWC Environmental for a new wastewater grinder. This acquisition is for the existing JWC Environmental "Monster" system at Waymart, PA, due to severe damage to the current, inoperable grinder. This is not a request for competitive proposals.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a new wastewater grinder to replace a severely damaged and inoperable unit within the existing JWC Environmental "Monster" sewage grinder system. The new grinder must integrate with the proprietary technology and existing JWC Environmental sewer rotor/auger, which is still operational.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source (Firm-Fixed Price)
- Contractor: JWC Environmental
- Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1901(e) and FAR 12.102(a) (Simplified Acquisition Threshold)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Date: June 1, 2026 (for statements of capabilities regarding this notice)
- Published: June 1, 2026
- Place of Performance: Waymart, PA 18472
Additional Notes
This is a notice of intent to award a non-competitive contract. No solicitation will be issued, and technical questions regarding this requirement will not be answered. While this is a sole source notice, any interested parties who believe they can meet this requirement may submit a statement of capabilities by the response date for consideration.