FCI Oxford Install Water Softener

The Federal Bureau of Prisons Field Acquisition Office is soliciting proposals for the removal of existing water softeners and installation of a new centralized water softening system at the Federal Correctional Institution Oxford located in Oxford, Wisconsin. The project requires contractors to provide all necessary equipment, labor, materials, and incidentals to complete the work in accordance with the Statement of Work, which specifies a system configuration of three 48"x72" fiberglass tanks with Fleck 3900 control valves and related components. The acquisition will be evaluated using the FAR 15.101-2 Lowest Price Technically Acceptable source selection process, meaning the Government will select the lowest-priced proposal that meets all technical requirements. Proposals must be submitted by April 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET to rcalandra@bop.gov and must include three distinct components: a completed SF1449 form with pricing, a completed SF24 Bid Bond, and a technical summary describing the process to complete the work. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for March 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM at the Front Lobby of FCI Oxford, with no NCIC clearances required and offerors permitted to bring multiple representatives.

This procurement is designated as a 100% Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 221310 (Water Supply and Irrigation Systems), restricting competition to eligible small business entities. The estimated project value ranges between $250,000 and $500,000, with the contract to be awarded on a firm fixed-price basis with FOB destination to FCI Oxford. Key contractual requirements include performance and payment bonds at 100% of the contract price, workers compensation insurance of $100,000, comprehensive general liability of $500,000 per occurrence, and comprehensive automobile liability of $500,000 per occurrence. The contractor must provide equipment recommendations within 15 days of receiving notice to proceed, obtain security clearance approval for all employees, and deliver 12 months of monthly on-site water quality testing following system acceptance. Work must be performed during standard hours of 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, excluding weekends and federal holidays, with liquidated damages assessed at $1,067.95 per day for non-performance, and contract closeout must be completed within six months of physical completion.