Replace Housing Unit A Boilers

The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Field Acquisition Office is seeking to procure two high-efficiency hot water boilers for FPC Alderson, a federal prison camp in West Virginia housing approximately 700 inmates. The contract requires replacing existing Lochinvar PBN1701-M13 Power Fin Boilers with new commercial heating units that meet specific technical specifications, including an AHRI Gross Output Rating of 1445 MBH and compatibility with communication protocols like BACnet, LONtalk, or MODBUS. The boilers must have a minimum 10-year manufacturer warranty covering the heat exchanger and tank against defects, with all parts warranted for 1 year. The pre-solicitation notice indicates the government will conduct market research to identify potential contractors capable of meeting these requirements, with responses due by March 24, 2025. The acquisition process will focus on evaluating vendors' technical capabilities, delivery timelines, and alignment with specified boiler performance parameters.

The contract is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, specifically targeting businesses within NAICS code 332410 (Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing) with 750 or fewer employees. The projected budget range for this procurement is between $25,000 and $250,000, with an anticipated delivery period of 42 days. The Federal Bureau of Prisons plans to purchase and install the two hot water boilers in-house, requiring detailed technical specifications such as water connections at 2-1/2", gas connections at 1-1/2", and air and vent connections at 7". Interested contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and prepared to submit comprehensive documentation demonstrating their capability to meet the precise equipment requirements. The government will use the submitted SAM questionnaire responses to assess market readiness and potential contractor suitability for this specific boiler replacement project.