FCI Mendota Washers (Re-post)

U.S. Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Federal Correctional Institution Mendota (FCI) Mendota

33500 W California Ave.

Mendota, CA 93640

September 18, 2025

(i)  This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii)  The solicitation number is15B62025Q00000005. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).  Please read it in its entirety.

(iii)  The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through

Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2025-04.

(iv)  This solicitation is being issued as total small business set-aside. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 333310 with a size standard of 1,000 employees.

(v)  The following items are required:

Supply and Install of Commercial Washer for the Federal Correctional Institution, Mendota, CA, as detailed in the solicitation.

Attachment A- BRQ 15B62025Q00000005

Attachment B- Statement of Work

Attachment C- Wage and Determination

(viii)  FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023) applies to this acquisition.  References to offer and offeror are hereby changed to quote and quoter respectively. 

(ix)  The basis for award will be made to the responsible Quoter whose quote conforms to all requirements and is determined to provide the best value to the Government, based on the evaluation factors below. Award will be via a firm-fixed-price purchase order using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) best value, meeting or exceeding requirements on a per-line-item basis and utilizing electronic payment.

(1) Price - The government will evaluate the Quoter’s proposed price (incorporating shipping costs and any other internal processing costs on in quote) to ensure it is fair and reasonable; and 

(2) Past Performance - Past performance information shall include prior experience and similar performances undertaken by the contractor. 

(3) Technical – In the form of Product Offered (Identify the Product Brand or Manufacturer). 

(x)  FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (May 2024) must be submitted with quote. 

(xi)  Vendors shall submit quotes in .pdf format to Fong Heu, Contract Specialist, by email to fheu@bop.gov ONLY.  No fax, hand delivered, or mail-in quotes will be accepted.  Quotes MUST be good for 30 calendar days after closing.

Please ensure all information requested is included.  Information will be posted to the General Services Administration, Contract Opportunities:  SAM.gov | Contract Opportunities.  All future information about this acquisition, including amendments, and cancellations will also be distributed through this site.  Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure they have the most up-to-date information about this solicitation.

***Question Submission:  Interested quoters must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer (FCI Mendota) to respond.  Questions must be submitted by email only, MEN-ProcurementProp-S@bop.gov .  Phone inquiries will not be responded to.