USP McCreary 25Z1AE6 Food Service Boilers

The United States Penitentiary (USP) McCreary, managed by the Federal Bureau of Prisons Field Acquisition Office, is seeking a contractor to replace the existing food service boiler system with a new highly efficient combination boiler. The new boiler must have a minimum of 30 HP, produce a minimum output of 1,000 MBH, and provide steam for six steam kettles and hot water for the Food Service Department. The solicitation (Number 15BFA025Q00000151) will be evaluated on a lowest price technically acceptable basis, with contractors required to submit a technical brochure, pricing, and past performance information. Key deadlines include a site visit on May 1st, 2025, with security paperwork due by April 29th, 2025, and quotes due by June 4th, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. The contract aims to enhance operational efficiency, reduce maintenance costs, and improve overall performance of the food service boiler system.

The solicitation is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) with a NAICS code of 332410 and a size standard of 750 employees. The performance period is anticipated to be 161 calendar days, with an expected award date of May 22, 2025, and a projected effective date of May 28, 2025. The project will take place at USP McCreary, located at 330 Federal Way in Pine Knot, Kentucky 42635. The new combination boiler system will include specific technical requirements such as Cleaver Brooks Hawk 1000 controls, an Allen-Bradley 7" Touchscreen Human/Machine/Interface (HMI), Modbus tie-in capability, and a maximum operating pressure of 15 psig. While no specific award value is mentioned, the solicitation provides detailed specifications for the boiler replacement, including requirements for steam and domestic hot water capabilities to serve various fixtures in the food service area.