FCI TALLADEGA WATER HEATERS AND STORAGE TANKS

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a pre-solicitation notice from the Federal Bureau of Prisons for the Federal Correctional Institution in Talladega. The government intends to procure three new replacement commercial gas water heaters and three new storage tanks.

• Water Heaters: Must be no larger than current equipment, with a minimum of 495,000 BTU/HR input and a minimum 416,000 BTU/HR output. Energy-efficiency is preferable.

• Storage Tanks: Must be no larger than current equipment and hold a minimum of 119 Gallons. Non-ASME tanks may be considered.

• Delivery: FOB Destination to Federal Correctional Institution, Talladega, 565 E Renfroe RD, Talladega, Alabama 35160. Estimated FOB Destination delivery time must be included in quotations.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed price.

• Award: The government reserves the right to make a single or multiple awards to the responsible offer(s) considered most advantageous, with past performance and price being considered, and price rated higher than past performance.

• Solicitation Availability: Expected on or about April 09, 2026, and will be posted on www.sam.gov.

• Receipt of Quotes: Anticipated by April 23, 2026.

• Anticipated Award Date: April 28, 2026.

• Payment: Via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or Government Purchase Card for awards of $15,000.00 or less.

Not specified in this notice.

• All future information, including amendments, will be distributed via www.sam.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site.
• Contracting officers will rely on representations from offers based on provisions in the solicitation.
• Point of Contact: A. Davis, Supervisory Contract Specialist. Secondary contact: B. Jones, Contract Specialist.
• Submission: Completed offers may be emailed to Al2davis@bop.gov or B7Jones@bop.gov, or mailed to A. Davis, SCS, FCI Talladega, 565 E Renfroe Rd, Talladega, Alabama, 35160.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the acquisition of three new replacement commercial gas water heaters and three new storage tanks for the Federal Correctional Institution, Talladega, Alabama. The Federal Bureau of Prisons is seeking price quotes for these items.

• Three (3) new replacement commercial gas water heaters.

• Three (3) new storage tanks.

• Standard Form (SF) 1449 - Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items and continuation sheets must be completed and submitted.

• Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, with past performance and price considered, with price being rated higher than past performance.

• Vendors awarded Purchase Orders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and willing to accept Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).

• Quotes must be submitted by 12:00 P.M. CST, April 23, 2026.

• Email quotes are accepted and must be sent to Al2davis@bop.gov & b7jones@bop.gov.

• Hand-carried quotes must be delivered to the Contracting Office at FCI Talladega by the same deadline.

• Original signatures are required on submitted quotes.

• Any changes to the solicitation can result in the rejection of the quote.

• Bidders must complete blocks 17a, 20, 30a, 30b, 30c and page 4 of the SF-1449, including telephone number in block 17a.

• Not specified in this document.

• Vendors should not use phrases such as "Minimum award amount", "All or none", or any other phrases that would limit the Government from awarding by line item.

• For questions, contact A. Davis or B. Jones via the provided email addresses.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for commercial gas water heaters and storage tanks to replace existing equipment at FCI Talladega. The government is seeking to procure new units that meet specific performance and size requirements.

• Item 0001: New commercial gas water heaters to replace Lochinvar CWN0497PM. Must have a minimum of 495,000 BTU/HR input and 416,000 BTU/HR output. Energy-efficiency is preferred. PSC: 4520.

• Item 0002: New storage tanks to replace Lochinvar RJS120M tanks. Must hold a minimum of 119 Gallons and be no larger than current equipment. Non-ASME tanks may be considered. PSC: 4510.

• The solicitation is for commercial products and services.

• The contract type is expected to be Firm Fixed Price.

• The period of performance and estimated value are not explicitly stated in the provided pages.

• Offers are due by 04/23/2026 at 12:00 CT.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including "Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services" (52.212-1) and "Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services" (52.212-4).

• Offerors are cautioned that some provisions may require completion.

• The acquisition is set aside for Small Business (100%).

• The solicitation includes various FAR clauses incorporated by reference, including those related to definitions, subcontractor sales, breach of contract, subcontracts for commercial products, and System for Award Management (SAM) maintenance and registration.

• A clause regarding Large Language Models (LLMs) is also included, requiring compliance with Unbiased AI Principles and disclosure of LLM information if applicable.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a pre-solicitation notice from the Federal Bureau of Prisons for the Federal Correctional Institution in Talladega. It announces the intent to issue a solicitation for the replacement of three commercial gas water heaters and three storage tanks.

• Water Heaters: Three new commercial gas water heaters to replace current Lochinvar CWN0497PM. Must be no larger than current equipment, with a minimum of 495,000 BTU/HR input and a minimum 416,000 BTU/HR output. Energy-efficiency is preferable.

• Storage Tanks: Three new storage tanks to replace current Lochinvar RJS120M tanks. Must be no larger than current equipment and hold a minimum of 119 Gallons. Non-ASME tanks may be considered.

• Delivery: Estimated FOB Destination delivery time must be included. Deliveries are to Federal Correctional Institution, Talladega, 565 E Renfroe RD, Talladega, Alabama 35160.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed price.

• Award: The Government reserves the right to make a single or multiple awards to the responsible offer(s) considered most advantageous, with past performance and price being considered, and price rated higher than past performance.

• Solicitation Availability: Expected on or about April 09, 2026, posted on www.sam.gov.

• Receipt of Quotes: Anticipated date is April 23, 2026.

• Anticipated Award Date: April 28, 2026.

• Payments: Via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or Government Purchase Card for awards of $15,000.00 or less.

No specific set-aside or eligibility requirements are mentioned in this notice.

• All future information, including amendments, will be posted on www.sam.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site.
• Contracting officers will rely on representations from offers based on provisions in the solicitation.
• Point of Contact: A. Davis, Supervisory Contract Specialist (Al2davis@bop.gov) and B. Jones, Contract Specialist (B7Jones@bop.gov).