Active Solicitation · DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

    Install Water Softener and Hot Water Heaters at FCI Mendota

    Sol. 15BBNF26Q00000068Combined Synopsis/SolicitationSet-aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)GRAND PRAIRIE, TX
    Open · 35d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    35
    closes Jun 17, 2026
    POSTED
    May 12, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    238220
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    Z2FF
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The Federal Bureau of Prisons seeks a contractor to install one water softener and twelve tankless water heaters at FCI Mendota, California. This project requires all necessary equipment, labor, and materials, with a performance period of 122 days. The estimated project cost is between $500,000 and $1,000,000, and it is a 100% small business set-aside.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    15BBNF26Q00000068
    Notice Type
    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
    Set-Aside
    Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
    Posted Date
    May 12, 2026
    Response Deadline
    June 17, 2026
    NAICS Code
    238220AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    Z2FF
    Contract Code
    1540
    Issuing Office
    FAO
    Primary Contact
    Krista Sua
    State
    TX
    ZIP Code
    75051
    AI Product/Service
    both

    Description

    05/12/2026_ Amendment 0001- Update magnitude range on solicitation document The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) intends to make a single award to a responsible entity that will provide all necessary equipment, labor, materials, and incidentals to install one (1) new water softener and remove twelve (12) existing damaged domestic water heaters, replacing them with twelve (12) tankless domestic hot water heater systems at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Mendota, California. SCOPE OF WORK: The contractor shall provide one (1) water softener and twelve (12) new commercial-grade tankless water heaters with the capacity and performance equal to, or greater than, the existing domestic hot water system, including but not limited to ratings, configuration, safety features, compatibility, and performance. Equipment shall be suitable for the facility’s domestic water demand and site conditions and include at a minimum: 1. Water Softener -Sized to meet facility flow rate and hardness removal requirements. -Include resin tank(s), control valve, bypass assembly, and all required accessories. -Brine tank and associated components. -Resin media suitable for commercial applications. 2. Tankless Domestic Water Heater -Equipment shall be new and current production model. -Units shall be sized to meet facility flow and temperature rise requirements. -Energy-efficient model compliant with applicable energy codes and standards. -Provide all required accessories, including mounting hardware, isolation valves, servicevalves, and filters/strainers. -Provide condensate neutralizer and drain connections for condensing units. The performance period for the project will be 122 Calendar Days from issuance of the notice to proceed. The estimated magnitude of the project lies between $500,000.00 and $1,000,000.00. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this requirement is 238220 with a corresponding small business size standard of $19 million. To be considered an interested vendor, you must possess this NAICS code in your System for Award Management (SAM) registration. This is a 100 percent small business set-aside. You must be registered in www.sam.gov as a small business for the applicable NAICS code (see FAR provision 52.219-1 in the Representations & Certifications section of your sam.gov registration. The solicitation will be distributed solely through the Contract Opportunity website at https://www.sam.gov. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be made available. The website provides download instructions. The "Sensitive /Secure package Upload" option will be selected for this procurement. All secure/locked documents uploaded, to include the solicitation, will require an active SAM vendor registration to obtain access. In addition, only those vendors who have been issued a valid Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN) from www.sam.gov will be granted access. If your firm does not have the NAICS code listed in www.sam.gov required for this solicitation, an email may be forwarded to your firm requesting an explanation as to why your firm should be granted access. If you encounter problems accessing these documents, please contact the Federal Service Desk at 866-606-8220. 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 https://www.sam.gov. In order to qualify for award, your business size metrics information entered in your www.sam.gov SAM registration must be less than or equal to the size standard specified above. Each bidder's www.sam.gov 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 www.sam.gov registration and update as necessary, including the size metrics information. SITE VISIT (See Instructions to Offerors Attachment): An organized site visit has been scheduled for- Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 9:00 A.M., Local Time Participants will meet at--FCI Mendota, 33500 West California Ave.,Mendota, California ELECTRONIC BID SUBMISSION & BID OPENING (See Instruction to Bidders Attachment): SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO ELECTRONIC BID SUBMISSION- Electronic copies of bids, Representation and Certifications, Standard Form 24, and Bid Bond, shall be submitted through the JEFS APP BOX at link below: https://jefs.app.box.com/f/338c07e266424c76a86f316c4d74bcbf

    Key dates

    1. May 12, 2026Posted Date
    2. June 17, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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    Install Water Softener and Hot Water Heaters at FCI Mendota is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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