FCI Sandstone - Replace Water Softener System

2/25/2026 CANCELLATION NOTICE - The Government is cancelling this solicitation in its entirety due to a material change in requirements identified after the solicitation closed. 1/30/2026 PICTURES ADDED TO ATTACHMENTS Notice of Combined Synopsis/Solicitation This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

This acquisition IS set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. Solicitation number 15BBNF26Q00000018 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ), for: The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Field Acquisition Office, intends to issue a solicitation for the supply and installation of:

A new duplex?alternating water softener system to replace the existing unit serving the Powerhouse at FCI Sandstone. The contractor shall furnish all equipment, labor, materials, and services necessary to remove the existing system and install, program, and commission the new system in accordance with the Statement of Work.

As this is a supply?and?install action, the Service Contract Labor Standards apply, and Wage Determination No. 2015?4959 is incorporated and governs all covered service employees performing work under the contract. The anticipated period of performance for completion of all work is ninety?one (91) calendar days from the date of award. Place of performance is the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Sandstone, MN, located at 2300 County Rd. 29, Sandstone, MN 55072. The contract type will be Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP).

The Government reserves the right to award to the responsible vendor(s) whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is considered most advantageous to the Government. The evaluation criteria will follow the Lowest Price – Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, where price and technical acceptability will be evaluated equally. The solicitation will be made available on or about January 29, 2026, and will be posted to the GPE website at www.sam.gov.

All future information related to this acquisition, including any solicitation amendments and award notices, will also be disseminated through this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure they have the most up-to-date information regarding this solicitation.

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

Quotation Deadline: The anticipated closing date for receipt of quotations is February 10, 2026, at 2:00 pm Central Time.

Payment Terms: Payment will be processed via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) in accordance with 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- System for Award Management Additional Requirements: Offerors must include a specification sheet and any submittal information about the products offered in their quotation. Faxed and hand-delivered quotes will not be accepted. Any questions regarding the solicitation may be submitted in writing via email to lbonner@bop.gov.