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This notice is issued solely for market research, planning, and information-gathering purposes in accordance with FAR Part 10. This is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded from this announcement.\n\nThe Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is seeking industry feedback on the attached Statement of Work (SOW) for the planned installation of a Redundant Core Radio System, including a 100-foot communications tower, hardened equipment shelter, and associated integration services at FCI Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Kansas.\n\nThe Government intends to use the information received from industry to refine requirements, evaluate capability within the market, identify potential sources, and inform the acquisition strategy.\n\nPROJECT OVERVIEW\n\nThe purpose of this project is to establish a fully interoperable Redundant Core for the BOP’s enterprise radio network. The installation at FCI Leavenworth will provide operational continuity and Core‑level backup for FCC Victorville and FCC Allenwood, ensuring uninterrupted communications in the event of system failure or required maintenance at either location.\n\nDetailed technical requirements are provided in the attached SOW.\n\nREQUEST FOR INFORMATION / INDUSTRY FEEDBACK\n\nThe Government requests that interested vendors review the attached SOW and provide:\n\n• Comments, recommendations, or questions regarding clarity, feasibility, assumptions, and risk areas.\n\n• Capability statements demonstrating experience with:\n\n• Installation of P25 Phase II trunked radio systems\n\n• Tower construction compliant with ANSI/TIA‑222 standards\n\n• Secure communications shelters and hardened infrastructure\n\n• Core-level radio system integrations\n\n• Feedback on schedule, phasing, and deliverables included in the SOW.\n\n• Potential subcontracting opportunities (if applicable).\n\nResponses are voluntary and will not affect participation in any future solicitation.\n\nSITE VISIT ANNOUNCEMENT\n\nA site visit will be offered to all interested vendors. Interested vendors are strongly encouraged to attend this site visit. The Government may not offer an additional site visit during the formal solicitation period.\n\nDate: November 5, 2026\n\nTime: 8:30 a.m. (local time)\n\nLocation: FCI Leavenworth, Leavenworth, KS\n\nDue to security requirements, NCIC background check forms must be submitted and approved in advance for all individuals attending the site visit. Vendors are strongly encouraged to submit forms early to ensure access is granted.\n\nRESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS\n\nInterested vendors should submit NCIC forms to Tanner Marshall for processing.\n\nInterested vendors should submit the following information to Kasie Redman, Contracting Officer, for market research:\n\n• Company name, DUNS/UEI, CAGE code\n\n• Point of contact information\n\n• Business size/category under the applicable NAICS code\n\n• Responses to feedback questions listed above\n\n• Any additional information the vendor considers relevant\n\nResponses are requested by:\n\nWednesday, October 28, 2026 (NCIC Forms submitted ONLY to Tanner Marshall at tmarshall@bop.gov)\n\nThursday, November 5, 2026 (Interested Party information for market research)\n\nResponses should be submitted via email to:\n\nKasie Redman, Contracting Officer\n\nEmail: k2redman@bop.gov\n\nDISCLAIMER\n\nThis Sources Sought Notice is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or obligation on the part of the Government. 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