FCC Allenwood - Heating Loops Questionnaire.docx

U.S. Department of Justice

November 13, 2026

Market Research Questionnaire Field Acquisition Office Building and Facilities Section (B&F) FCC Allenwood – Replace Heating Loop - 27Z2BH9 Sources Sought 15B20127PR000166

The Federal Bureau of Prisons is conducting market research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation, Part 10. A single solicitation will be issued for Replace Heating Loop at FCC Allenwood. The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP)intends to make a single award to the responsible entities that will provide the existing Medium Temperature Hot Water (MTHW) distribution system throughout FCC Allenwood, including underground utility piping, building service connections, mechanical room tie-ins, domestic hot water system upgrades, controls upgrades, pump replacements, boiler modifications, and associated site restoration. The work must be performed within an occupied federal prison environment that requires extensive security compliance, phased construction, temporary heating systems, coordination with facility operations, and strict quality, safety, and documentation requirements.

This market research questionnaire is for informational purposes only. The described requirement may or may not be included in the subsequent solicitation.

A summary of the requirements is as follows:

The purpose of this project is to replace the campus-wide Medium Temperature Hot Water (MTHW) distribution network serving FCC Allenwood, including excavation and installation of new underground pre-insulated piping, replacement of mechanical room connections, heating hot water pumps, domestic hot water heat exchangers, building entrance valve stations, controls systems, and boiler plant upgrades. Contractors must provide temporary heating systems to maintain uninterrupted facility operations, perform selective demolition, restore all affected interior and exterior surfaces, and coordinate utility interruptions and tie-ins with prison staff. The work occurs inside an operating correctional facility and requires background investigations, security escorting, tool accountability, site access controls, project security plans, quality control programs, testing and balancing, commissioning, training, record documents, and complete closeout documentation. Contractors are expected to manage complex phasing, maintain heating and domestic hot water service, and safely execute construction while minimizing disruption to prison operations.

A draft version of the Statement of Work is attached. The SOW may not be the final version at solicitation.

Please answer the following questions:

1. Have you successfully completed at least one district heating, hot water distribution, steam distribution, or underground utility replacement project within the last five years?

_________Yes ___________ No

2. Can your team provide and operate a temporary heating system capable of maintaining uninterrupted heating and domestic hot water service during construction?

_________Yes ___________ No

3. Do you have an in-house or dedicated controls team experienced with Automated Logic (ALC) building automation systems?

_________Yes ___________ No

4. Can you provide a qualified Construction Quality Control (CQC) Manager with at least 10 years of relevant experience as required by the specifications?

_________Yes ___________ No

5. Have you previously completed hydronic pump replacements, boiler plant upgrades, heat exchanger installations, and associated startup/commissioning activities?

_________Yes ___________ No

6. Can your company provide all manufacturer warranties, extended equipment warranties, service agreements, response times, and warranty documentation required by the contract without exceptions, exclusions, or additional cost to the Government?

_________Yes ___________ No

1. The anticipated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for Commercial Service Industry Service Machinery Manufacturing is 237110, which sets the small business standard of $45 million in annual sales.

Under which NAICS code would your company most likely search for this requirement?

NAICS:_____________________________

2. What level of subcontracting, if any, would your firm utilize to provide the listed requirement?__________ %

3. Would you be able to complete a project like this in 833 days? If not, how many days would you recommend?

_________Yes ________No

If not, what time frame in calendar days would it take your firm to complete?___________Calendar Days

4. How many calendar days does your firm need to prepare a quote resulting from this solicitation?

___ 10 days _____ 15 days___ Other (specify): ___ days

5. After reviewing the above proposed work, are there any technical, schedule, or safety risks that the Government should consider before issuing the solicitation?

6. If awarded a contract, how many calendar days after the award could you mobilize and commence performance? Please note that all individuals working on site at the institutions must undergo a security clearance investigation. This investigation may take 21 calendar days to complete.

_________________________ Calendar days after Contract Award

7. Please furnish the following information in reference to your firm:

Name:

Address:

Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) in https://sam.gov:

Point of Contact:

Telephone Number:

E-mail Address:

Please e-mail your responses to abradley1@bop.gov.Responses must be received no later than November 20, 2026.

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