The Federal Bureau of Prisons needs a small business to upgrade and install smoke detection devices at a federal prison.
Key Details
What exactly do they need? The Federal Bureau of Prisons needs a small business to upgrade and install smoke detection devices at a federal prison in Herlong, CA. The upgrade includes installation of new smoke detection devices and any necessary electrical work. The contract is a firm-fixed price, and delivery is required by September 30, 2026.
What's the contract structure and timeline? The contract is a firm-fixed price, and the period of performance is from the date of award to September 30, 2026. The Government reserves the right to make formal single or multiple awards.
How will they pick the winner? The award will be based on price as well as past performance. Poor past performance may result in bid not being considered and award not being made.
When and how do you bid? Bids must be submitted to tpolan@bop.gov by July 15, 2026, 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
Heads up — easy to miss
- There's a mandatory site visit on June 25, 2026 at 10:00 am. Any interested parties are to contact tpolan@bop.gov to receive a packet to fill out to be cleared to enter the institution.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business is registered at https://www.sam.gov/
- Contact tpolan@bop.gov to receive a packet to fill out to be cleared to enter the institution for the site visit on June 25, 2026
- Submit your bid to tpolan@bop.gov by July 15, 2026, 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time