Opportunity
SAM #15BBNF26Q41000005
Supply of Materials for Installation of Holding Cells at FCI Oxford
Buyer
Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons
Posted
July 23, 2026
Identifier
15BBNF26Q41000005
NAICS
332312
This opportunity is for the supply of materials to construct three holding cells at FCI Oxford, managed by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). - Agency: Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), FCI Oxford - Purpose: Procurement of materials only for three stand-alone holding cells (box-type cages) - No installation or fabrication services required; BOP staff will perform these tasks - Cell Specifications: - Inside dimensions: 38" width x 38" depth x 96" height - Must meet American Correctional Association (ACA) standards for minimum floor space - No specific OEMs, part numbers, or vendors are named - Set aside for small businesses under NAICS 332312 (Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing) - Estimated contract value: approximately $40,000 - Solicitation Process: - Quotations will be requested directly from at least three sources - No public posting on SAM.gov; only contacted sources may submit quotations - Registration in SAM.gov is required at award - Commercial opportunity for suppliers of fabricated structural metal components meeting correctional standards
Description
This is a presolicitation notice for a commercial supply requirement. The Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Oxford requires a qualified and licensed supplier for the supply and delivery of the materials needed for the project “Install Holdig Cell in Lt. Area”. This project is direct purchase of materials only. Fabrication and installation of the panels shall be performed by FBOP Facilities personnel utilizing institutional labor resources. No contracted installation services are included in this project. Government's Right of Final Technical Acceptance: The government retains the sole and final authority to determine technical acceptance for all submitted products, based on the provided documentation and compliance with stated standards.
The supply includes:
Three (3) stand alone Holding Cells that need to be built. FCI Oxford Staff will assemble, weld, and fasten the panels together.
The Holding Cells shall be a box-type cage with an overall INSIDE dimension of 38" width x 38" depth x 96" height. Per American Correctional Association (ACA) standards, holding cells/rooms require a minimum of 10 square feet of unencumbered floor space per inmate.
Estimated Value: Approximately $40,000 (below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold of $350,000).
Product Service Code (PSC): Z2FF – Repair or Alteration of penal facilities
NAICS Code: 332312 – Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
Set-Aside: Small Business.
Acquisition Method – RFO FAR 12.201-1(c)(2)
This acquisition will use simplified procedures for commercial services at or below the SAT. In accordance with RFO FAR 12.201-1(c)(2), the contracting officer intends to solicit quotations directly from suppliers rather than post a full solicitation/RFQ on SAM.gov.
When using this direct solicitation method:
A presolicitation notice must be posted in the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE) per Subpart 5.1, unless an exception in 5.101(b) applies. Quotations must be solicited from a minimum of three sources. Whenever practicable, solicitations should include at least two sources not contacted in the previous solicitation.
No separate written solicitation will be posted on SAM.gov. Quotations will be requested directly from selected sources after this notice. All responsible sources may submit a quotation if contacted by the contracting officer.
Important Note: This announcement serves only as the presolicitation notice. Quotes are not being accepted in response to this notice. Interested parties should not submit unsolicited quotes or proposals at this time.
SAM.gov Registration Quoters must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) at the time of award.
Applicable Provisions and Clauses The resulting contract will incorporate provisions and clauses applicable to commercial services, including (but not limited to):
52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services
Full text of clauses is available at acquisition.gov.
Point of Contact Candi Smart, Contracting Officer
Federal Bureau of Prisons Email: csmart@bop.gov
All inquiries shall be submitted in writing via email.
This notice is prepared in accordance with the format outlined in Subpart 12.1 of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO). The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through current Federal Acquisition Circular in effect at the time of issuance.