FCI Sandstone - 24Z4AZ3 Replace Boiler Controls - Sources Sought

The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons, specifically the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Sandstone, Minnesota, is seeking qualified vendors to replace the boiler controls system for three high-pressure boilers located in the facility's Powerhouse. The project requires a contractor to provide comprehensive labor and materials for removing existing controls and installing a new Siemens LMV52-equivalent system with a 12-inch color touch screen master panel. Key contract requirements include complete system integration via BACNET, installation of new temperature and speed sensors, programming for RPM control, and tuning boilers for gas operation using a file flow meter. Vendors must submit a Market Research Questionnaire to j3polk@bop.gov by December 20, 2024, at 10:00 AM CST, which will serve as the primary evaluation mechanism for potential contractors. The government will assess respondents' capabilities, small business program eligibility, and technical competence to perform the specialized boiler control replacement work.

The contract is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 238220 for Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors, with a size standard of $19 million. The anticipated period of performance is 245 calendar days, which includes time for security clearances, material procurement, installation, and site demobilization. While no specific award value is explicitly stated, the complexity of the project involves replacing controls on three boilers, installing a master panel, providing comprehensive documentation, and conducting onsite training. The work will be performed at 2300 County Road 29, Sandstone, MN, with contractor activities limited to Monday through Friday between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM, requiring advance approval for any work outside these hours. Contractors must be prepared for potential security clearance investigations that could take 30 calendar days or longer and demonstrate compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements.