What types of vendors does USP Atwater typically contract with?

USP Atwater frequently engages vendors specializing in institutional food service, medical and dental equipment, facility maintenance, HVAC repair, and waste management services required for high-security prison operations.

Are there specific security requirements for contractors working at USP Atwater?

Yes, all contractors entering the facility must undergo rigorous background checks and security clearances. Vendors must adhere to strict Bureau of Prisons safety protocols and institutional conduct policies while on-site.

Does the Federal Bureau of Prisons use set-asides for USP Atwater contracts?

Yes, the Bureau of Prisons actively utilizes small business set-asides, including those for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses and HUBZone firms, to meet their procurement goals for institutional support services.

FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS · Contracting Office

USP ATWATER

41 solicitations and awards tracked for this contracting office.

Contracting office41 solicitationsUnder FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS

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Acquisition authority and contracting profile of USP ATWATER.

USP Atwater procures goods and services essential to the daily operations of a high-security federal correctional facility, including food service supplies, facility maintenance, and specialized medical equipment. Vendors competing for contracts here must be prepared to support institutional infrastructure, inmate health programs, and vocational training initiatives within a secure environment.

Hierarchy: FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS · DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.

Contracting officers at this office issue solicitations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Vendors must be registered in the federal procurement system with a valid CAGE code to receive awards.

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