RESOLICIT - B&F - ALD - Horticulture Composter - 26Z1AY2

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
15B10126Q00000026
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
West Virginia 24910, United States
Points of contact

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Federal Prison Camp Alderson seeks the supply, delivery, and installation of one industrial composting system, with proposals due July 6, 2026. This procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 333248 (All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 750 employees.

Place of performance is Dawson, West Virginia 24910. The composter must feature two composting chambers and one compost collection chamber with a minimum daily capacity of 132 gallons (937 lbs / 0.5 tons) and accommodate multiple loads within 24 hours, generating fully stabilized output directly from discharge. Electrical requirements are 1 kW main motor, maximum 6.5 kWh power consumption, and 200–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz, 40 Amp input. The unit must weigh 4,000 lbs net and include motor alarm feedback, high-temperature safety switches, hatch safety switches, manual emergency stop, automatic standby mode, and fault indicator lamps. The system shall include a hydraulic lift for waste and compost handling and one prefabricated shipping container (with explanation if not required). The contractor shall deliver to FPC Alderson, perform on-site installation and commissioning, and provide training for staff and program participants on safe system operation.

The composter will divert food waste, shredded paper, lawn clippings, and fall leaves from landfills to support two existing greenhouses and institutional gardens while providing female inmates vocational training and First Step Act credit opportunities in horticulture, composting, waste management, and environmental sustainability. The contractor must comply with all Federal, state, and local regulations, including the International Building Code, NFPA, Life Safety Code, OSHA, and American Correctional Association Standards. The contract is firm fixed-price. PSC code is 3590, Miscellaneous Service and Trade Equipment.

Notice text

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 15B10126Q00000026 is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for the supply, delivery and installation of an industrial composting system to divert waste, shredded paper, lawn clippings, and fall leaves from landfills.See attached Statement of Work for a full description of requirements, including specifications and quantities, as well as services required.

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns.  The NAICS code for this requirement is 333248, with a small business size standard of 750 employees.

This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

The contractor shall furnish all necessary equipment, tools, labor, materials, supervision and warranties necessary to completely fulfil the requirement.  The equipment and service(s) shall comply with all Federal, state, and local regulations, codes, and standards, including the latest editions of the International Building Code, NFPA, Life Safety Code, OSHA, American Correctional Association Standards, and other relevant regulations.  Manufacturers’ recommendations will be required to be implemented.

Offerors: Each offeror must be registered in www.SAM.gov and must complete the necessary representations and certifications at the time of submitting their quotation.

The contractor (& any subcontractors, if applicable) must be reputable, holding valid and current contracting licenses, if applicable.  If requested, offerors must provide certification and documented proof of experience, demonstrating competency in executing the project.  Proof must be provided to the Contracting Officer (CO) or COR upon request.

Evaluation Criteria: The Government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract. Evaluation factors are: Price, Past Performance, Technical acceptability.

Price: The Government will evaluate the quotes to ensure fair and reasonable pricing.

Past Performance: A history of default, termination for cause, or chronic performance issues may be grounds for rejection.

Technical Capability: Quotes will be judged against the attached Statement of Work to ensure they meet the required specifications.

Any and all information will be posted to the General Services Administration, SAM.Gov website:  www.sam.gov.  All future information about this acquisition, including amendments, awards and cancellations will also be distributed through this site.  Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure they have the most up-to-date information about this solicitation.  Vendors dealing in the similar trade are encouraged to participate in this Solicitation.

Questions: All questions must be submitted in writing to arhedrick@bop.gov, no later than July 1, 2026 12:00 PM EST to allow time for response(s).

Quotation Deadline: All interested offerors shall submit bids via email to ARHedrick@bop.gov before July 6, 2026, at 2:00 pm EST.
Faxed and hand-delivered bids will not be accepted.

Additional Requirements:

  • Offerors must include a specification sheet and any submittal information about the product(s) offered in their quotation.
  • Delivery location will be: 1 Glen Ray Road, Alderson, WV 24910.
  • A Government representative will inspect the item(s) at the time of delivery or later to determine the quality and acceptability.  Payment shall be released accordingly.  Any item found with change in Specifications, Quality, or Brand shall be refused or returned to the vendor at vendor’s expense, without entertaining the payment claim.

Files

File Type Posted
15B10126Q00000026.pdf PDF
SOW_Composter - 26Z1AY2.pdf PDF

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