FDC SeaTac - Replace Water Heaters
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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), Federal Detention Center (FDC) SeaTac, is soliciting proposals for the replacement of four (4) water heaters at its facility in SeaTac, WA. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation seeking a single award to a responsible entity. The award will be based on a Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation. Quotes are due by March 31, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. PST.
Scope of Work
The awarded contractor will be responsible for the complete removal and disposal of four existing water heaters and the installation of four new Lochinvar Copper-Fin II CFN1802PM natural gas water heaters. This includes safely disconnecting utilities, disposing of old equipment according to Washington State environmental laws, and installing new units with specific venting, gas, water, and electrical connections. All work must adhere to current industry standards, applicable local, state, and federal codes (e.g., IBC, NFPA, OSHA), and industry best practices. A certified start-up and testing by a Lochinvar Factory-Authorized Service Provider is required, along with a closeout package including O&M manuals and staff training.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Single Award)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product/Service Code: J036 - Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Special Industry Machinery
- Place of Performance: FDC SeaTac, 2425 S. 200th Street, SeaTac, WA 98198
- Period of Performance: Anticipated 90 calendar days (12 weeks) from award, including 7 days for security clearance, 28 days for lead time/mobilization, 28 days for actual work, 7 days for inspections, 7 days for de-mobilization, and 7 days for contingency.
- Evaluation: Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Quotes must be good for 30 calendar days after close.
Key Dates & Site Visit
- Site Tour Request Deadline: March 23, 2026, by 12:00 p.m. to SET-Facilities@bop.gov.
- On-Site Tour Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026. An NCIC Background check is required to enter the facility.
- Quote Submission Deadline: March 31, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
Special Requirements
Due to the prison environment, contractors must adhere to strict security procedures, including security clearance, badging, daily personnel lists, and tool inventories. Escorts will be provided. Deliveries are restricted to 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays. Housekeeping and off-site waste disposal are mandatory. The Basis of Design is the Lochinvar Copper-Fin II CFN1802PM; Approved Equal products require written approval.
Submission Instructions
Vendors must submit quotes in .pdf format via email to Elizabeth Kramer, Contracting Officer, at ekramer@bop.gov ONLY. Fax, hand-delivered, or mail-in quotes will not be accepted. Quotes received after the deadline will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f).