FCI Oxford - Emergency Replace Education Chair Lift
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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), specifically FCI Oxford, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for the Emergency Replace Education Chair Lift project at its facility in Oxford, WI. This is not a solicitation but aims to identify qualified contractors for a future firm-fixed price construction contract. Responses, including a completed questionnaire, are due by May 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves the demolition and replacement of an existing, inoperable Education chair lift. The new installation requires an ADA-compliant inclined platform lift, with a Basis of Design being the Garaventa GSL Artira or approved equal. The system must include a complete platform assembly, drive and guide-rail components, obstruction-sensing devices, passenger restraining arms, retractable boarding ramps, kick plates, safety lighting, hand grips, low-voltage controls, emergency stop features, and keyless operation. Additionally, a new drive cabinet, integrated disconnect, battery backup system, and call stations at each landing are required, along with all associated programming, testing, and adjustments.
All work must comply with ASME A18.1, ADA-ABA requirements, NFPA, NEC, and all applicable Federal, State, and local codes. Installation must be performed by manufacturer-certified technicians, and the contractor is responsible for all required submittals, safety plans, quality control documentation, testing, and closeout materials.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Construction
- NAICS Code: 238290 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a small business size standard of $22 million.
- Place of Performance: Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Oxford, Oxford, WI 53952.
- Set-Aside: None specified at this market research stage; responses will help determine potential set-asides.
Response Requirements
Interested contractors must:
- Possess NAICS code 238290 in their SAM.gov registration.
- Be actively registered in SAM.gov.
- Complete and email the provided Market Research Questionnaire to Luke Bonner at lbonner@bop.gov.
- Add their name to the Interested Vendors List for this posting on SAM.gov (requires login).
Key Dates
- Responses Due: May 8, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Published Date: April 29, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research purposes only and is not a solicitation. A synopsis of a proposed contract action will be posted at a later date with instructions for offerors to respond.