Construct Powerhouse Bathroom

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) is conducting market research for a sources sought notice regarding the construction of a powerhouse bathroom at the Federal Medical Center Carswell in Fort Worth, Texas. The project involves the procurement of all necessary materials and components to construct an 8' x 8' x 8' prefabricated single-use restroom unit with full ADA compliance, including structural panels, plumbing fixtures, electrical systems, and installation requirements. Interested contractors must be registered in SAM.gov with NAICS code 332311 (Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing) and possess a small business size standard of 750 employees or fewer to qualify. Prospective vendors must complete and submit the Sources Sought Questionnaire by May 8, 2026, at 3:00 PM CDT to a3rivera@bop.gov and register on the Interested Vendors List in SAM.gov; evaluation will be based on contractor capability, business size classification, subcontracting compliance, small business program eligibility, project timeline feasibility, and security clearance investigation requirements. This is a market research notice only and does not constitute a formal solicitation; the actual solicitation will be distributed exclusively through SAM.gov following the completion of market research.

This procurement is designated for small business set-asides under NAICS code 332311, with no incumbent contractor information provided in the notice. The specifications detail a comprehensive restroom unit requiring Class A exterior walls rated for 115 mph wind loads with 3-inch composite sandwich panels, a pitched roof covering 102 square feet, one white china toilet and lavatory sink with fixtures, surface-mounted electrical wiring, 110-volt LED lighting fixtures, and a 125 AMP single-phase 120/240 volt load center, all requiring compliance with ADA Standards for accessible control booths and 32-inch minimum door openings. No specific contract value or budget range is disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. The notice does not specify an expected award value, total project cost, or quantity of units to be procured, indicating that this information may be provided when the formal solicitation is released. Delivery of materials is restricted to 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays, and contractors should be prepared to discuss project completion timelines of 15, 21, 30, or 45 days during the market research phase.