The Federal Bureau of Prisons needs a small business to replace an education chair lift at FCI Oxford.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need? The Federal Bureau of Prisons needs a small business to replace an education chair lift at FCI Oxford. The new lift system must include a complete platform assembly, drive and guide-rail components, obstruction-sensing devices, passenger restraining arms, retractable boarding ramps, kick plates, safety lighting, hand grips, low-voltage controls, emergency stop features, and keyless operation. The contractor will also provide a new drive cabinet, integrated disconnect, battery backup system, call stations at each landing, and all associated programming, testing, and adjustments. All work must comply with ASME A18.1, ADA-ABA requirements, NFPA, NEC, and all applicable Federal, State, and local codes.
- What's the contract structure and timeline? This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services. The performance period for the project will be 140 Calendar Days from issuance of the notice to proceed.
- How will they pick the winner? The evaluation basis is not specified in the notice.
- When and how do you bid? Quotations are due on June 17, 2026, at 11:00 am Central Time. The solicitation will be distributed solely through the Contract Opportunity website at https://www.sam.gov.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
Heads up — easy to miss
- You must be registered in www.sam.gov as a small business for the applicable NAICS code.
- Faxed and hand-delivered quotes will not be accepted.
- Vendors wishing to attend the site visit must submit NCIC background check forms for all proposed attendees by the deadline stated in the solicitation.
- Only individuals who have received prior approval will be permitted to enter the facility.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business registration is up to date in www.sam.gov.
- Review the solicitation and ensure you meet the requirements.
- Submit any questions in writing to the Contracting Officer in accordance with the solicitation instructions.
- Attend the site visit on June 3, 2026, if you wish to examine existing conditions and the work area.
Primary point of contact
Name
Luke Bonner
Email
lbonner@bop.gov