Pre-Solicitation Site Visit: Leavenworth Redundant Core Project
Open Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- Leavenworth_Redundant_Core
- Agency
-
Central Office
Bureau of Prisons, Department of Justice
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334220 Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Kansas 66048, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Federal Bureau of Prisons is seeking industry feedback on a planned installation of a Redundant Core Radio System at FCI Leavenworth, Kansas, with a mandatory pre-solicitation site visit on November 5, 2026. This is a sources sought notice for market research only and is not a solicitation; no contract will be awarded from this announcement.
The project encompasses design, installation, testing, and commissioning of a 100-foot self-supporting communications tower, hardened prefabricated shelter, antennas, grounding system, 10-foot perimeter fence, and full system integration at FCI Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Kansas. The redundant core will provide operational continuity and backup for existing cores at FCC Victorville and FCC Allenwood, ensuring uninterrupted communications in the event of system failure or maintenance.
The contractor must deliver full P25 Phase II interoperability with LTE and non-LTE subscribers, backward compatibility with legacy Smartnet systems, and 99.999% uptime capability with uninterruptible power systems and backup generators. The hardened shelter must feature solid concrete walls (minimum 4 inches thick, UL752-rated against firearms), dual HVAC units maintaining 64–75°F, and ADA/ABA accessibility. The contractor must furnish 290 standard P25-compliant portable radios and 10 LTE-capable radios with encryption, GPS/GNSS tracking, man-down alerting, and status monitoring. All work must comply with TIA-222-H, NFPA codes, OSHA requirements, FISMA, CJIS, FedRAMP (High Authority for cloud applications), NIST cybersecurity framework, and MIL-STD-810G ruggedness standards. Work must be completed within 720 calendar days from Notice to Proceed; liquidated damages are $1,000 per day for delay or non-performance.
The government requests capability statements demonstrating experience with P25 Phase II trunked radio systems, tower construction compliant with ANSI/TIA222 standards, secure communications shelters, core-level radio system integrations, and feedback on schedule and deliverables. Prospective attendees at the site visit must submit NCIC background check forms by October 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. (EST) and present valid government-issued photo identification and business casual or professional attire; no electronics or contraband are permitted. Attendance is voluntary but strongly encouraged.
Notice text
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE
FCI Leavenworth – Redundant Core, Radio Tower, and Shelter Installation
Request for Industry Feedback & Announcement of Pre-Solicitation Site Visit
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE only. This notice is issued solely for market research, planning, and information-gathering purposes in accordance with FAR Part 10. This is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded from this announcement.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is seeking industry feedback on the attached Statement of Work (SOW) for the planned installation of a Redundant Core Radio System, including a 100-foot communications tower, hardened equipment shelter, and associated integration services at FCI Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Kansas.
The Government intends to use the information received from industry to refine requirements, evaluate capability within the market, identify potential sources, and inform the acquisition strategy.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The purpose of this project is to establish a fully interoperable Redundant Core for the BOP’s enterprise radio network. The installation at FCI Leavenworth will provide operational continuity and Core‑level backup for FCC Victorville and FCC Allenwood, ensuring uninterrupted communications in the event of system failure or required maintenance at either location.
Detailed technical requirements are provided in the attached SOW.
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION / INDUSTRY FEEDBACK
The Government requests that interested vendors review the attached SOW and provide:
- Comments, recommendations, or questions regarding clarity, feasibility, assumptions, and risk areas.
- Capability statements demonstrating experience with:
- Installation of P25 Phase II trunked radio systems
- Tower construction compliant with ANSI/TIA‑222 standards
- Secure communications shelters and hardened infrastructure
- Core-level radio system integrations
- Feedback on schedule, phasing, and deliverables included in the SOW.
- Potential subcontracting opportunities (if applicable).
Responses are voluntary and will not affect participation in any future solicitation.
SITE VISIT ANNOUNCEMENT
A site visit will be offered to all interested vendors. Interested vendors are strongly encouraged to attend this site visit. The Government may not offer an additional site visit during the formal solicitation period.
Date: November 5, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. (local time)
Location: FCI Leavenworth, Leavenworth, KS
Due to security requirements, NCIC background check forms must be submitted and approved in advance for all individuals attending the site visit. Vendors are strongly encouraged to submit forms early to ensure access is granted.
RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS
Interested vendors should submit NCIC forms to Tanner Marshall for processing.
Interested vendors should submit the following information to Kasie Redman, Contracting Officer, for market research:
- Company name, DUNS/UEI, CAGE code
- Point of contact information
- Business size/category under the applicable NAICS code
- Responses to feedback questions listed above
- Any additional information the vendor considers relevant
Responses are requested by:
Friday, October 18, 2026 (NCIC Forms submitted ONLY to Tanner Marshall at tmarshall@bop.gov)
Thursday, November 5, 2026 (Interested Party information for market research)
Responses should be submitted via email to:
Kasie Redman, Contracting Officer
Email: k2redman@bop.gov
DISCLAIMER
This Sources Sought Notice is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or obligation on the part of the Government. The Government does not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with participation in this notice or the pre-solicitation site visit.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Site Visit Procedures.pdf | ||
| FC Leavenworth Redundant Core - Draft.pdf | ||
| NCIC Form.pdf |
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