FCC Oakdale - Special Housing Unit Inmate Duress Systems
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for Special Housing Unit (SHU) Inmate Duress Systems at FCC Oakdale, Louisiana. This is not a solicitation but aims to identify qualified small businesses for a future firm-fixed-price construction contract. Responses are due by May 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The anticipated project involves the procurement, installation, configuration, testing, and commissioning of two (2) independent Inmate Duress Systems (IDS) within two Special Housing Units (FCI I & FCI II). The scope includes a total combined installation of 182 duress button locations across both institutions. Systems must be wired, secure, tamper-resistant, and compliant with all applicable federal, Bureau of Prisons (BOP), and industry standards. The primary purpose is to enhance safety, security, and emergency response capabilities by providing inmates with a secure means of signaling distress and ensuring immediate staff notification. The anticipated performance period is 255 calendar days.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Construction
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $500,000 and $1,000,000 (FAR 36.204 range)
- NAICS Code: 238210 (Other Communication Equipment Manufacturing)
- Small Business Size Standard: $19 million
- Set-Aside: Targeting Small Businesses
- Response Due: May 20, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Published Date: May 13, 2026
Submission & Eligibility
This notice is for market research only; a synopsis of the proposed contract action will be posted later. Interested small business contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and are requested to:
- Add their names to the Interested Vendors List for this posting on SAM.gov.
- Respond to the Market Research Questionnaire (available as "Flap A Tab 10A Market Research Questionnaire Oakdale.docx") by emailing kbillington@bop.gov and jholt@bop.gov CTR. Only prime contractors capable and eligible to perform the entire project should respond.
Additional Notes
Access to specifications and drawings for the future solicitation will require an active SAM.gov registration and MPIN. Interested bidders should continuously monitor www.sam.gov for all future updates regarding solicitation 15B51826PR000197.