FCI Leavenworth - Replace Pumps - 25Z4AC5

The Federal Bureau of Prisons at Federal Correctional Institution Leavenworth, Kansas is procuring two double suction split case centrifugal pumps for emergency replacement in their facility water circulation system. The solicitation specifies Bell & Gossett VSX-VSCS 5x6x13.5B pumps or equivalent products that meet detailed salient characteristics including 420 GPM flow rate, 120 feet total dynamic head, 40 HP motor at 1800 RPM, and 230-460V three-phase power configuration. Offerors must demonstrate their proposed pumps are drop-in replacements requiring no modifications to existing piping, baseplate, or coupling systems, and must include manufacturer data and dimensional drawings if proposing alternatives to the specified brand. The procurement will be evaluated using a best value trade-off methodology, with offerors required to submit technical sheets, specifications, item descriptions, pricing, delivery timelines, warranty terms, and compliance documentation. Quote submissions are due June 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET, with the solicitation posted on June 11, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under solicitation number 15BFA025Q00000207, with no incumbent contractors identified in the documentation. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the procurement involves two high-capacity industrial pumps with 40 HP motors and precise engineering specifications for critical infrastructure replacement. The pumps must feature cast iron casing, stainless steel or bronze impellers, unitized mechanical seals, and 5" x 6" flange sizing to match existing systems. Performance will occur at the Federal Correctional Institution located at 1300 Metropolitan Avenue in Leavenworth, Kansas, with work restricted to standard business hours (7:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday). The contract will be administered by the Federal Bureau of Prisons Field Acquisition Office in Grand Prairie, Texas, with final acceptance determined by the Contracting Officer's Representative after verification of all specified requirements.