Replace Summer Boiler #2 | US. Department of Justice | NAICS 238220
Executive Summary
The U.S. Department of Justice is procuring the replacement of Summer Boiler #2 at FCI Marion. This is a request for quotation (RFQ) for a single award contract.
⚠ Important Notice Details
Submission Requirements:
- Faxed and hand-delivered quotes will not be accepted.
Response Deadline: June 29, 2026, at 11:00 am CDT
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Scope & Requirements
The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Field Acquisition Office, intends to make a single award to a responsible entity that will provide all necessary equipment, labor, materials, and incidentals necessary to remove the existing 4,800 MBTU summer boiler and install a new 7,500 MBTU watertube boiler system, in accordance with the project specifications and all applicable codes.
The work includes complete removal and disposal of the existing boiler, including disconnection and removal of associated steam piping, feedwater piping, blowdown piping, safety valve vent, electrical connections, and a section of the existing stack. The contractor shall supply, deliver, and install a new Cleaver Brooks M5‑700‑7500‑150St (or equivalent) natural‑gas‑fired watertube boiler with 7,500 MBTU input / 6,000 MBTU output capacity, 0.95″ tube wall thickness, and 100 psig operating pressure. Installation includes all required piping, valves, gauges, regulators, safety devices, low‑water cutoff, stack components, gas train modifications, feedwater connections, and electrical reconnections.
The contractor shall install new steam spool pieces, a non‑return valve, a 4″ stop valve, and tie‑in to the existing steam distribution system. Work also includes installation and testing of the HAWK actuator system, commissioning, boil‑out procedures, operational testing, and verification of all safety and control functions. All work must be completed without altering existing walls or doors and must comply with all Federal, State, and local codes, including IBC, IMC, NEC, NFPA, OSHA, ACA Standards, and BOP Technical Design Guidelines. Upon completion, the contractor shall provide all service manuals, troubleshooting manuals, and operator training to institution staff.
The performance period for the project will be 235 Calendar Days from issuance of the notice to proceed.
Compliance & Qualifications
- FAR part 12
- FAR Part 36
How to Prepare Your Bid
- Ensure your SAM registration is current and includes the required NAICS code 238220.
- Prepare detailed specifications and submittal information for the products you offer.
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