FY27 annual fire detection, annual fire suppression & semi annual ansul kitchen hood inspections, USP atwater
Open Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 15B61827Q00000002
- Agency
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United States Penitentiary Atwater
Correctional Facilities, Department of Justice
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 561621 Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
- Place of performance
- Atwater, California 95301, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons, through United States Penitentiary Atwater, seeks fire detection, fire sprinkler, and kitchen hood fire suppression inspection and maintenance under a single award, with quotations due November 13, 2026. The procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside, and all contractors must be registered in SAM.
The three services are annual fire detection system testing in March (approximately 15 fire alarm panels, 35 annunciators, 540 smoke heads, 240 pull stations, 45 heat detectors, 140 duct detectors, 60 flow switches, and 70 tamper switches, per NFPA 72); annual fire sprinkler and riser testing in January (approximately 53 wet risers, 3 dry risers, and 2 electric fire pumps, per NFPA 25); and semi-annual ANSUL kitchen hood inspection and maintenance in April and September (approximately 9 systems across two kitchens and one chemical/battery storage locker at the USP and Federal Prison Camp, per NFPA 96, including fusible link and spray nozzle replacement). The RFQ is priced on a firm fixed price basis, with bidders entering an offer amount for each job.
Place of performance is USP Atwater, 1 Federal Way, Atwater, CA 95301. Contractor operations are restricted to Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with deliveries from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Personnel must pass National Criminal Information Center background checks at least 14 calendar days before arrival, undergo daily security screening, and remain continuously escorted by Bureau of Prisons staff within the secure perimeter. All tools, equipment, and vehicles are inventoried and searched at the rear gate, and any missing tool triggers an immediate facility lockdown. Cell phones, personal electronics, cameras, weapons, and drugs are prohibited. The contractor obtains required permits and provides portable chemical toilets. Services are subject to DOL Wage Determination 2015-5617, Revision 28.
Daily construction reports are submitted weekly to the Contracting Officer's Representative by 3:00 PM Friday, covering personnel headcount by trade, work completed, deliveries, weather, and tool inventory and Lock-Out/Tag-Out confirmations. Inspection reports are due within 10 business days of completion and must include location identifiers for each equipment item tested.
Quotations must be submitted electronically to ATW-Facilities-S@bop.gov as a single PDF with validity of at least 30 days. Questions go to Marcos Martinez, Facility Manager, at 209-386-4852 or mmartinez@bop.gov.
Notice text
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP), United States Penitentiary in Atwater, California intends to make a single award to a qualified responsible entity to perform (1) Annual Fire Detection System testing, (1) Annual Fire Sprinkler/Riser Testing, and (2) Semi-Annual ANSUL Kitchen Hood Fire System Maintenance. They are located at United States Penitentiary Atwater, 1 Federal Way, Atwater, CA 95301. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to obtain permitting, should it be required.
- Annual Fire Detection System Alarm & Pull Station Testing: Inspection and testing of approximately 15 Simplex fire alarm panels, 35 annunciators, 540 smoke heads, 240 pull stations, 45 heat detectors, 140 duct detectors, 60 flow switches, and 70 tamper switches in accordance with NFPA 72.
- Annual Fire Sprinkler and Riser Testing: Comprehensive testing of approximately 53 wet risers, 3 dry risers, and 2 electric fire pumps in accordance with NFPA 25.
- Semi-Annual ANSUL Kitchen Hood Maintenance: Semi-annual inspection and maintenance of approximately 9 kitchen hood fire suppression systems located across two (2) kitchens and one (1) chemical/battery storage locker at the USP and Federal Prison Camp, to include replacing fusible links and spray nozzles in accordance with NFPA 96
Institutional Security Requirements (USP Atwater)
The performance of this contract takes place within a high-security federal penitentiary. The contractor must strictly adhere to all USP Atwater institutional security regulations:
- Background Clearances: All contract personnel must pass a comprehensive NCIC background check..
- Tool Control: All tools, equipment, vehicles, and test weights brought onto the reservation will be subject to thorough inventory, search, and strict tool control procedures at the rear gate entrance. Any missing tools will result in an immediate facility lockdown.
- Contraband: Cell phones, personal electronics, cameras, weapons, and drugs are strictly prohibited. Contractors may not bring personal items inside the secure perimeter.
Evaluation & Award
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote represents the Lowest Price with Past Performance considered.
Submission Instructions
Interested small businesses must submit their written quotes via email to John Ridgeway j3ridgeway@bop.gov no later than 11/13/2026 at 09:00 PST].
Quotes must include:
- Company Information: Name, address, SAM.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI), and point of contact.
- Pricing: A line-item, firm-fixed-price quote for the full scope of work.
All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to the email address above no later than 11/09/2026.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFQ USP Atwater.pdf | ||
| ATW- Fire Inspection-SOW.pdf | ||
| Annual Fire Bid Sheet.pdf |
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