SAM #15BBR026Q00000027

BAC Cooling Tower Replacement and Installation at Dayton Manor, MDC Brooklyn

This opportunity involves the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Metropolitan Detention Center Brooklyn, seeking a contractor for a critical facility upgrade at Dayton Manor Apartments: - Government Buyer: - Federal Bureau of Prisons, Metropolitan Detention Center Brooklyn - OEMs and Vendors: - Baltimore Aircoil Company (BAC) is the only specified OEM for the cooling tower (model VT1-N240-P) - Products/Services Requested: - Removal and disposal of the existing BAC cooling tower - Supply and installation of a new BAC Cooling Tower, model VT1-N240-P (1 unit) - Installation of a new Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) with control panel (1 unit) - All required electrical work, piping, flanges, hardware, and associated installation components - System startup, testing, commissioning, and training for Bureau of Prisons staff - 5-year warranty on the installed system - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Only BAC (Baltimore Aircoil Company) cooling tower, model VT1-N240-P, is acceptable - Contractor must provide all labor, materials, and technical expertise - Strict privacy and security requirements due to the sensitive nature of the facility - Compliance with Service Contract Act and Davis-Bacon Act wage determinations - Mandatory site visit for all bidders - Small business set-aside (NAICS 238220) - Training for BOP staff on the new system

Description

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. The solicitation number is 15BBR026Q00000027 and this solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

 The contractor is responsible to provide all equipment and labor to remove the existing Baltimore Aircoil Company (BAC) cooling tower and replace it with a new BAC Cooling Tower, model VT1-N240-P. The contractor shall be responsible for the complete removal and disposal of the old tower, installation of the new tower, and the installation of a new Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) with control panel. All required electrical work, piping, flanges, hardware, and associated installation components must be included. Thecontractor will also perform system startup and ensure proper operation of the new unit. The cooling tower is located at ground level behind the Dayton Manor Apartments. (Please refer to the Statement of Work attachment for more details).

A site visit is scheduled for: Friday, July 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM. The address is 9325 Fort Hamilton Parkway Brooklyn, NY 11209. Contractors are required to attend the site and fill out a contractors site visit form to prove they have attended. Submitted quotes without attending the site will not be considered.  All contractors who are planning on attending the site visit must email  b2rodriguez@bop.gov by Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM.

Please submit your quotes by:

Wed July 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM. to b2rodriguez@bop.gov. Be sure to specify the solicitation number in the subject portion of the email.

Evaluation factors are past performance, lowest price, and delivery time. Best value determination method will be used to make awards. The government will award to the responsible contractor whose quote is conforming to the solicitation.

All vendors must complete and comply with the following:

1. Attend the site visit.

2. A summary of the technical process you will use to complete the work in accordance with the Statement of Work.

3. Return SF1449 (solicitation) with Page 1 block 17a with Name, Email, UEI, and Phone Number. 30a, 30b, and 30c. Page 4 with amount filled in.

4. Be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), http://www.sam.gov prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. If your company is not registered in SAM.GOV please do so at: https://sam.gov/SAM/pages/public/loginFAQ.jsf

If you encounter a problem registering in SAM.GOV, please contact:

*** Federal Service Desk Contact Information

Website: www.fsd.gov

Hours of Operation: 8am - 8pm (Eastern Time)

Number: 866-606-8220. ***

5. Review and comply with the attached Service Contract Act WD #2015-4187 for appropriate wage determinations.

“The Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, apply to contractors and subcontractors performing on federally funded or assisted contracts in excess of $2,000 for the construction, alteration, or repair (including painting and decorating) of public buildings or public works. Davis-Bacon Act and Related Act contractors and subcontractors must pay their laborers and mechanics employed under the contract no less than the locally prevailing wages and fringe benefits for corresponding work on similar projects in the area. The Davis-Bacon Act directs the Department of Labor to determine such locally prevailing wage rates. The Davis-Bacon Act applies to contractors and subcontractors performing work on federal or District of Columbia contracts.”

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