Nationwide Dryer Replacement

Amendment / Modification

• The closing date for the solicitation has been extended from April 29, 2026, to May 4, 2026.

• All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

• Solicitation closing date.

• The deadline for submitting offers has been extended to May 4, 2026.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (Solicitation Number: 15BNAS26Q00000050) for commercial products and services, specifically for the nationwide replacement of dryers. The solicitation is issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

The core of the solicitation details a comprehensive list of various models of Milnor and UniMac dryers, specifying quantities, types (gas-fired, electric, steam), capacities (in pounds and cubic feet), technical specifications (BTU input, CFM airflow, motor sizes, connection types), and delivery locations across multiple federal correctional facilities.

• Solicitation Issue Date: 04/22/2026

• Offer Due Date: 04/29/2026, 11:00 ET

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated for the overall contract, but the "SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES" section indicates "Firm Fixed Price" for the items.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated in the provided pages.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Submission: Offers must be submitted by the Offer Due Date. Key information required includes solicitation number, Offeror's name/address/phone, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and responses to required information, representations, and certifications.

• Evaluation: The Government intends to award a contract to the responsible Offeror whose offer is most advantageous, considering price and other factors. The evaluation factors are not detailed in the provided pages, but the document references FAR 52.212-2 for evaluation criteria.

• The acquisition is set aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) at 100.00%.

• Various FAR clauses related to small business concerns, including "Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside" (52.219-6) and "Utilization of Small Business Concerns" (52.219-8), are incorporated by reference.

• The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR clauses by reference, including those related to terms and conditions, certifications, labor laws, and payment terms.

• Deviations to several FAR clauses are noted (e.g., "(DEV) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)").

• The document includes detailed shipping instructions for each item to various federal correctional institutions nationwide.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a cover letter accompanying a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for Nationwide Dryer Replacement, issued by the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, National Acquisitions Section. It directs offerors to the accompanying solicitation package for detailed information.

Not detailed in this cover letter; refer to the accompanying solicitation package.

Funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation.

• Offers must be received by the deadline listed on SF-1449 Block 8.
• All communication, including technical questions, must be in writing to the Contracting Officer (CO).
• Questions will not be answered by telephone or in person.
• Prospective offerors are cautioned against discussing offer preparation or technical questions with Government technical personnel.
• Refer to FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and any addendum for instructions.

Not specified in this cover letter.

• The Contracting Officer is Heidi Bourne (hbourne@bop.gov).
• The CO is the sole individual authorized to obligate Government funds.
• Questions can be emailed to hbourne@bop.gov.