USP Marion - Upgrade Electrical - USP & SPC
Overview
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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 market research via a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified small business contractors for an Electrical Upgrade project at the United States Penitentiary (USP) Marion in Marion, Illinois. This project, titled "Upgrade Electrical – USP & SPC," has an estimated magnitude of more than $10M. Responses to the market research questionnaire are due by March 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves comprehensive electrical system upgrades, including:
- Replacement of existing unit substations (Vaults 1-5) with new outdoor equipment.
- Demolition of all electrical equipment in Vault 4, with new Unit Substation 4 incorporating primary switchgear.
- Structural repairs to Vault 4, sealing openings, and backfilling.
- Demolition and replacement of the existing transformer and switchboard for the "Old Camp" with new outdoor unit substation equipment.
- Re-feeding the "Training Center" primary circuitry from a new substation switch.
- Installation of metering at low-voltage main and feeder breakers for new unit substations, communicating data to the existing facility management system.
- Replacement of feeder circuits from new Substations 1-6 to immediate downstream panelboards.
- Replacement of numerous deteriorated and under-rated panelboards served by substations 1-6.
- Upgrading panelboards not slated for replacement with new dedicated equipment ground buses.
- Replacement of existing branch circuitry and wiring devices for penitentiary kitchen, laundry, and "Old Camp" kitchen equipment.
- Replacement of selected deteriorated motor starters in the Powerhouse.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (not a solicitation)
- Estimated Magnitude: More than $10M
- NAICS Code: 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors) with a $19 million small business size standard.
- Set-Aside: Small Business (seeking small business contractors)
- Response Due: March 13, 2026, by emailing the completed questionnaire to kslone@bop.gov.
- Published: February 26, 2026
Evaluation
This is for market research purposes only to identify qualified small businesses. Responses will inform the FBOP's acquisition strategy and potential future solicitation. This notice does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee a contract award.
Additional Notes
Interested vendors must be registered in SAM.gov with the applicable NAICS code and add their names to the Interested Vendors List for this posting. Access to specifications and drawings requires an active SAM.gov vendor registration.