Replace Chillers 1, 2 & 3

Closed Solicitation Posted

This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .

Solicitation number
15BBNF26B00000005
Agency
BOP Field Acquisition Office Regional Offices, Department of Justice
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
PSC
Z2FF Repair Or Alteration Of Penal Facilities
Place of performance
Miami, Florida 33132, United States
Points of contact

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Federal Bureau of Prisons Field Acquisition Office issued solicitation 15BBNF26B00000005 for the replacement of three chillers at the Federal Detention Center in Miami, Florida. The project requires contractors to provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to replace Chillers 1, 2, and 3, with work performed under a firm-fixed-price construction contract. Bidders must be registered in SAM.gov, meet the small business size standard of $19.0 million for NAICS code 238220, and submit comprehensive documentation including past performance questionnaires from at least five references, bank reference documents, bid bonds equal to 20% of the bid price (not exceeding $3 million), and criminal history authorization forms. The original solicitation was posted on December 19, 2025, with a pre-bid conference and mandatory site visit held on January 7, 2026; Amendment 0001 was issued on January 13, 2026, with site visit meeting minutes and photographs, and Amendment 0002 was issued on January 26, 2026, extending the bid due date to February 11, 2026. The government accepted six competitive bids during the February 11, 2026 opening, with bid prices ranging from approximately $3.25 million to $4.38 million, indicating strong market competition for this project.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% total small business set-aside, restricting competition to entities meeting the applicable small business size standard. The estimated project magnitude ranges between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, with the government's internal estimate established at $4,269,000.00. Performance must be completed within 350 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed, with work required to commence within 10 calendar days of award. The project is located at the Federal Detention Center, 33 NE Fourth Street, Miami, Florida 33132, requiring all work to be performed at this Miami facility. Prevailing wage rates apply under the Davis-Bacon Act, with rates established for Miami-Dade County, Florida as of October 3, 2025, and all contractors must comply with Executive Orders 14026 and 13658 regarding minimum wage requirements for federal contractors.

Notice text

5 versions

Update #5 · Latest ·

2/11/2026 - Abstract Posted

1/26/2026 - Amendment 0002 - Questions and Responses, Additional Drawings, Additional Photographs, Performance Period extended to completion within 350 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed, Extend bid due date to 2/11/2026.

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1/22/2026 - I am awaiting the completed responses from FDC Miami.  Once received, I will issue Amendment 0002 incorporating the Questions and Responses along with extending the bid due date.

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1/13/2026 - Amendment 0001 - Site Visit Meeting Minutes, Sign-In Sheets, Photographs, & WD FL20260215 1/02/2026

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The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) hereby issues solicitation 15BBNF26B00000005 for the award of a firm-fixed-price construction contract for a project titled Replace Chillers 1, 2, & 3 at the Federal Detention Center (FDC) located in Miami, Florida.
FDC Miami is a federal correctional facility located at 33 NE Fourth Street, Miami, FL 33132. The work to be performed in association with this project includes the following scope:

The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for the project.  The Statement of Work included with the solicitation provides complete requirements for the project. 

Any secure/locked documents uploaded with the solicitation will require an active vendor registration at https://SAM.gov as well as your Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN) associated with your SAM registration. If you encounter problems accessing these documents, please contact the Federal Service Desk at 866-606-8220.

The estimated magnitude of the project lies between $1,000,000 - $5,000,000. The magnitude provided is not meant to imply that the project has necessarily been estimated/budgeted to the maximum of the selected range. It merely conveys that the estimate/budget lies somewhere within that range). The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this requirement is 238220 with a corresponding small business size standard of $19.0 million.

The solicitation will be distributed solely through the website at www.sam.gov. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be made available. The website provides download instructions.

All future information about this solicitation, including any amendments, will also be distributed solely through this website. Interested parties are responsible for continuously monitoring this website to ensure that they have the most recent information about this proposed contract action.

IMPORTANT: Any contractor interested in obtaining a contract award with the Federal Bureau of Prisons must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.

This is a total small business set-aside. In order to qualify for award, your business size metrics information entered in your SAM registration must be less than or equal to the size standard specified above (see provision 52.219-1 in the Representations & Certifications section of your registration and view the table therein listing NAICS codes and your indicated business size relative to the assigned NAICS code above).

Each bidder's SAM registration will be reviewed by the Government to confirm that your business size meets the small business size standard requirement. All bidders are urged to double check their SAM registration and update as necessary, including the size metrics information.

The solicitation is intended only for those who would be entering into a Prime contract with the FBOP for the entirety of this project. The FBOP does not award subcontracts. Subcontracts (if applicable/necessary) are the responsibility of the Prime contractor. The FBOP has no privity of the contract with subcontractors.

If you have questions about SAM.gov, Government procurements in general, or need assistance in the preparation of your bid/proposal/offer, a local Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) may be able to help. The Procurement Technical Assistance Program was authorized by Congress in 1985 in an effort to expand the number of businesses capable of participating in the Government marketplace. To locate a PTAC near you, go to http://www.aptac-us.org.

Update #4 ·

1/26/2026 - Amendment 0002 - Questions and Responses, Additional Drawings, Additional Photographs, Performance Period extended to completion within 350 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed, Extend bid due date to 2/11/2026.

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1/22/2026 - I am awaiting the completed responses from FDC Miami.  Once received, I will issue Amendment 0002 incorporating the Questions and Responses along with extending the bid due date.

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1/13/2026 - Amendment 0001 - Site Visit Meeting Minutes, Sign-In Sheets, Photographs, & WD FL20260215 1/02/2026

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The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) hereby issues solicitation 15BBNF26B00000005 for the award of a firm-fixed-price construction contract for a project titled Replace Chillers 1, 2, & 3 at the Federal Detention Center (FDC) located in Miami, Florida.
FDC Miami is a federal correctional facility located at 33 NE Fourth Street, Miami, FL 33132. The work to be performed in association with this project includes the following scope:

The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for the project.  The Statement of Work included with the solicitation provides complete requirements for the project. 

Any secure/locked documents uploaded with the solicitation will require an active vendor registration at https://SAM.gov as well as your Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN) associated with your SAM registration. If you encounter problems accessing these documents, please contact the Federal Service Desk at 866-606-8220.

The estimated magnitude of the project lies between $1,000,000 - $5,000,000. The magnitude provided is not meant to imply that the project has necessarily been estimated/budgeted to the maximum of the selected range. It merely conveys that the estimate/budget lies somewhere within that range). The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this requirement is 238220 with a corresponding small business size standard of $19.0 million.

The solicitation will be distributed solely through the website at www.sam.gov. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be made available. The website provides download instructions.

All future information about this solicitation, including any amendments, will also be distributed solely through this website. Interested parties are responsible for continuously monitoring this website to ensure that they have the most recent information about this proposed contract action.

IMPORTANT: Any contractor interested in obtaining a contract award with the Federal Bureau of Prisons must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.

This is a total small business set-aside. In order to qualify for award, your business size metrics information entered in your SAM registration must be less than or equal to the size standard specified above (see provision 52.219-1 in the Representations & Certifications section of your registration and view the table therein listing NAICS codes and your indicated business size relative to the assigned NAICS code above).

Each bidder's SAM registration will be reviewed by the Government to confirm that your business size meets the small business size standard requirement. All bidders are urged to double check their SAM registration and update as necessary, including the size metrics information.

The solicitation is intended only for those who would be entering into a Prime contract with the FBOP for the entirety of this project. The FBOP does not award subcontracts. Subcontracts (if applicable/necessary) are the responsibility of the Prime contractor. The FBOP has no privity of the contract with subcontractors.

If you have questions about SAM.gov, Government procurements in general, or need assistance in the preparation of your bid/proposal/offer, a local Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) may be able to help. The Procurement Technical Assistance Program was authorized by Congress in 1985 in an effort to expand the number of businesses capable of participating in the Government marketplace. To locate a PTAC near you, go to http://www.aptac-us.org.

Update #3 ·

1/22/2026 - I am awaiting the completed responses from FDC Miami.  Once received, I will issue Amendment 0002 incorporating the Questions and Responses along with extending the bid due date.

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1/13/2026 - Amendment 0001 - Site Visit Meeting Minutes, Sign-In Sheets, Photographs, & WD FL20260215 1/02/2026

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The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) hereby issues solicitation 15BBNF26B00000005 for the award of a firm-fixed-price construction contract for a project titled Replace Chillers 1, 2, & 3 at the Federal Detention Center (FDC) located in Miami, Florida.
FDC Miami is a federal correctional facility located at 33 NE Fourth Street, Miami, FL 33132. The work to be performed in association with this project includes the following scope:

The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for the project.  The Statement of Work included with the solicitation provides complete requirements for the project. 

Any secure/locked documents uploaded with the solicitation will require an active vendor registration at https://SAM.gov as well as your Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN) associated with your SAM registration. If you encounter problems accessing these documents, please contact the Federal Service Desk at 866-606-8220.

The estimated magnitude of the project lies between $1,000,000 - $5,000,000. The magnitude provided is not meant to imply that the project has necessarily been estimated/budgeted to the maximum of the selected range. It merely conveys that the estimate/budget lies somewhere within that range). The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this requirement is 238220 with a corresponding small business size standard of $19.0 million.

The solicitation will be distributed solely through the website at www.sam.gov. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be made available. The website provides download instructions.

All future information about this solicitation, including any amendments, will also be distributed solely through this website. Interested parties are responsible for continuously monitoring this website to ensure that they have the most recent information about this proposed contract action.

IMPORTANT: Any contractor interested in obtaining a contract award with the Federal Bureau of Prisons must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.

This is a total small business set-aside. In order to qualify for award, your business size metrics information entered in your SAM registration must be less than or equal to the size standard specified above (see provision 52.219-1 in the Representations & Certifications section of your registration and view the table therein listing NAICS codes and your indicated business size relative to the assigned NAICS code above).

Each bidder's SAM registration will be reviewed by the Government to confirm that your business size meets the small business size standard requirement. All bidders are urged to double check their SAM registration and update as necessary, including the size metrics information.

The solicitation is intended only for those who would be entering into a Prime contract with the FBOP for the entirety of this project. The FBOP does not award subcontracts. Subcontracts (if applicable/necessary) are the responsibility of the Prime contractor. The FBOP has no privity of the contract with subcontractors.

If you have questions about SAM.gov, Government procurements in general, or need assistance in the preparation of your bid/proposal/offer, a local Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) may be able to help. The Procurement Technical Assistance Program was authorized by Congress in 1985 in an effort to expand the number of businesses capable of participating in the Government marketplace. To locate a PTAC near you, go to http://www.aptac-us.org.

Update #2 ·

1/13/2026 - Amendment 0001 - Site Visit Meeting Minutes, Sign-In Sheets, Photographs, & WD FL20260215 1/02/2026

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The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) hereby issues solicitation 15BBNF26B00000005 for the award of a firm-fixed-price construction contract for a project titled Replace Chillers 1, 2, & 3 at the Federal Detention Center (FDC) located in Miami, Florida.
FDC Miami is a federal correctional facility located at 33 NE Fourth Street, Miami, FL 33132. The work to be performed in association with this project includes the following scope:

The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for the project.  The Statement of Work included with the solicitation provides complete requirements for the project. 

Any secure/locked documents uploaded with the solicitation will require an active vendor registration at https://SAM.gov as well as your Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN) associated with your SAM registration. If you encounter problems accessing these documents, please contact the Federal Service Desk at 866-606-8220.

The estimated magnitude of the project lies between $1,000,000 - $5,000,000. The magnitude provided is not meant to imply that the project has necessarily been estimated/budgeted to the maximum of the selected range. It merely conveys that the estimate/budget lies somewhere within that range). The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this requirement is 238220 with a corresponding small business size standard of $19.0 million.

The solicitation will be distributed solely through the website at www.sam.gov. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be made available. The website provides download instructions.

All future information about this solicitation, including any amendments, will also be distributed solely through this website. Interested parties are responsible for continuously monitoring this website to ensure that they have the most recent information about this proposed contract action.

IMPORTANT: Any contractor interested in obtaining a contract award with the Federal Bureau of Prisons must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.

This is a total small business set-aside. In order to qualify for award, your business size metrics information entered in your SAM registration must be less than or equal to the size standard specified above (see provision 52.219-1 in the Representations & Certifications section of your registration and view the table therein listing NAICS codes and your indicated business size relative to the assigned NAICS code above).

Each bidder's SAM registration will be reviewed by the Government to confirm that your business size meets the small business size standard requirement. All bidders are urged to double check their SAM registration and update as necessary, including the size metrics information.

The solicitation is intended only for those who would be entering into a Prime contract with the FBOP for the entirety of this project. The FBOP does not award subcontracts. Subcontracts (if applicable/necessary) are the responsibility of the Prime contractor. The FBOP has no privity of the contract with subcontractors.

If you have questions about SAM.gov, Government procurements in general, or need assistance in the preparation of your bid/proposal/offer, a local Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) may be able to help. The Procurement Technical Assistance Program was authorized by Congress in 1985 in an effort to expand the number of businesses capable of participating in the Government marketplace. To locate a PTAC near you, go to http://www.aptac-us.org.

Update #1 ·

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) hereby issues solicitation 15BBNF26B00000005 for the award of a firm-fixed-price construction contract for a project titled Replace Chillers 1, 2, & 3 at the Federal Detention Center (FDC) located in Miami, Florida.
FDC Miami is a federal correctional facility located at 33 NE Fourth Street, Miami, FL 33132. The work to be performed in association with this project includes the following scope:

The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for the project.  The Statement of Work included with the solicitation provides complete requirements for the project. 

Any secure/locked documents uploaded with the solicitation will require an active vendor registration at https://SAM.gov as well as your Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN) associated with your SAM registration. If you encounter problems accessing these documents, please contact the Federal Service Desk at 866-606-8220.

The estimated magnitude of the project lies between $1,000,000 - $5,000,000. The magnitude provided is not meant to imply that the project has necessarily been estimated/budgeted to the maximum of the selected range. It merely conveys that the estimate/budget lies somewhere within that range). The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this requirement is 238220 with a corresponding small business size standard of $19.0 million.

The solicitation will be distributed solely through the website at www.sam.gov. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be made available. The website provides download instructions.

All future information about this solicitation, including any amendments, will also be distributed solely through this website. Interested parties are responsible for continuously monitoring this website to ensure that they have the most recent information about this proposed contract action.

IMPORTANT: Any contractor interested in obtaining a contract award with the Federal Bureau of Prisons must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.

This is a total small business set-aside. In order to qualify for award, your business size metrics information entered in your SAM registration must be less than or equal to the size standard specified above (see provision 52.219-1 in the Representations & Certifications section of your registration and view the table therein listing NAICS codes and your indicated business size relative to the assigned NAICS code above).

Each bidder's SAM registration will be reviewed by the Government to confirm that your business size meets the small business size standard requirement. All bidders are urged to double check their SAM registration and update as necessary, including the size metrics information.

The solicitation is intended only for those who would be entering into a Prime contract with the FBOP for the entirety of this project. The FBOP does not award subcontracts. Subcontracts (if applicable/necessary) are the responsibility of the Prime contractor. The FBOP has no privity of the contract with subcontractors.

If you have questions about SAM.gov, Government procurements in general, or need assistance in the preparation of your bid/proposal/offer, a local Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) may be able to help. The Procurement Technical Assistance Program was authorized by Congress in 1985 in an effort to expand the number of businesses capable of participating in the Government marketplace. To locate a PTAC near you, go to http://www.aptac-us.org.

Attachments

Files attached to this notice, newest first
File Type Posted
Abstract - Signed.pdf PDF
Attachment 3 - FL2025-215 10-03-2025.pdf PDF
Attachment 4 - Criminal History Check Form.pdf PDF
Instructions to Bidders.pdf PDF
Solicitation.pdf PDF
Attachment 5 - SF-24 Bid Bond.pdf PDF

Notice history

Notices posted for this opportunity, newest first
Notice Type Posted
Replace Chillers 1, 2 & 3 Award Award Notice
Replace Chillers 1, 2 & 3 This notice · Latest solicitation Solicitation
Replace Chillers 1, 2 & 3 Pre-Solicitation
Replace Chillers 1, 2 & 3 Original Pre-Solicitation

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