The Federal Bureau of Prisons needs a small business to install carbon monoxide detectors at the Federal Detention Center in SeaTac, Washington.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need?
The Federal Bureau of Prisons needs a small business to install carbon monoxide detectors at the Federal Detention Center in SeaTac, Washington. The detectors must be compatible with the current Fire Alarm System, the Edwards EST3 system.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
This is a firm-fixed price contract with a period of performance of 90 calendar days. Work will be completed on-site at the Federal Detention Center.
- How will they pick the winner?
The government will evaluate offers based on price, past performance, and technical factors.
- When and how do you bid?
Submit your quote in .pdf format to Elizabeth Kramer, Contracting Officer, by email to ekramer@bop.gov ONLY. The completed solicitation package must be returned no later than 2:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on August 11, 2026.
Who can apply
- 8(a) certified (a small-business program for socially/economically disadvantaged owners)
- Has experience with fire alarm systems
Don't bother if…
- You must be a certified small business
- You need to be able to provide all necessary equipment, labor, materials, and incidentals
Heads up — easy to miss
- All on-site staff need an active security clearance
- Travel costs aren't reimbursed separately - bake them into your price
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your 8(a) certification is still active in SAM.gov
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit