SAM #15BBNF26Q41500002

Supply of Armstrong Steam-to-Water Heater and Hot Water Storage Tank for FCI Waseca

This procurement opportunity is issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for the supply and delivery of hot water equipment to FCI Waseca in Minnesota. - Government Buyer: - Federal Bureau of Prisons (Facilities Management and Field Acquisition Office) - Key contacts: John Payne (Architect), Lucas Bonner (Contracting) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Armstrong International (highlighted as the reference OEM for both heater and tank) - Equal products from other manufacturers are permitted if technical documentation is provided - Products Requested: - One (1) Armstrong RT66540R Flo-Rite-Temp Steam-to-Water Heat Exchanger (or approved equal) - 50 GPM, thermostatic mixing valve, vertical insulated and glass lined, temperature range 40°F to 160°F - One (1) Armstrong 275-gallon insulated hot water storage tank (or approved equal) - 40 x 78 inches, insulated - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Supply-only procurement; no installation or onsite services required - All products must meet or exceed specifications and comply with plumbing and safety codes - Vendors offering alternate/equal products must submit full technical documentation for review - Equipment is intended to expand domestic hot water capacity for increased laundry demand - Firm-fixed-price contract awarded to the lowest price technically acceptable offeror - Warranty coverage of at least one year from final acceptance is required

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations 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 15BBNF26Q41500002 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ), for:

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Waseca located at 1000 University Dr SW, Waseca, MN 56093 intends to issue a solicitation for the following requirement: FCI Waseca intends to make a single award to a responsible vendor to supply one (1) instantaneous 50 GPM steam‑to‑water heater with thermostatic mixing valve capable of temperatures ranging from 40 degrees Fahrenheit to 160 degrees Fahrenheit, vertical insulated and glass lined and one (1) insulated 275‑gallon hot water storage tank in accordance with the attached Statement of Work. This procurement is supply only; no installation, demolition, or on site services are required.

The new equipment will expand the institution’s domestic hot‑water capacity to support increased demand from recently added laundry systems. All furnished products must meet or exceed the performance, dimensional, and material specifications identified in the SOW, including compliance with applicable plumbing and safety standards. Vendors offering equal products shall provide complete technical documentation for Government review and determination of technical acceptability.

The Government anticipates awarding a firm‑fixed‑price contract. Award will be made to the responsible vendor whose quotation conforms to the solicitation and is determined to be Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Technical acceptability and price will be evaluated in accordance with the solicitation.

The solicitation will be made available on or about July 1, 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.

Delivery Lead Time: Offerors shall provide estimated delivery lead times for all equipment. Lead time will be considered in the Government’s evaluation but is not a technical requirement. Quotation Deadline: The anticipated closing date for receipt of quotations is July 22, 2026, at 1:00 pm Eastern 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.

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