Water Treatment Chemicals, Testing, Monitoring, and Reporting- Sources Sought Notice / Request for Information
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Sources Sought from the Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons, for work in Washington, District of Columbia. Due Dec 3, 2026, 11:00 AM (UTC-5), 20 days left.
| Solicitation number | 15B70027PR000089 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons |
| Office | National Acquisitions - CO |
| Notice type | Sources Sought |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310) |
| Product or service code | J046 |
| Place of performance | Washington, District of Columbia |
| Posted | Nov 12, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Dec 3, 2026, 11:00 AM (UTC-5) (20 days left) |
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Description
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE Water Treatment Chemicals, Testing, Monitoring, and Reporting BPA Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) Notice Type Sources Sought / Request for Information / Market Research Agency Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) Contracting Office Federal Bureau of Prisons, Facilities Management Branch 320 First Street NW Washington, DC 20534 Purpose This is a Sources Sought Notice issued solely for market research purposes in accordance with FAR Part 10.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is seeking qualified contractors capable of providing water treatment chemicals, water testing, treatment recommendations, reporting, and related support services for federal correctional institutions nationwide, under a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). This notice is not a solicitation and does not constitute a commitment by the Government to award a contract or BPA.
No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with responding to this notice. The contractor shall furnish all personnel, chemicals, testing equipment, laboratory services, transportation, reporting systems, technical support, and related resources necessary to support boiler water systems, chiller water loops, cooling towers, and domestic water systems at participating BOP facilities.
Services include water sampling and analysis, chemical treatment programs, Legionella testing, domestic water testing, water quality reporting, corrective action recommendations, trend analysis, regulatory compliance support, and maintenance of a secure online reporting portal. Contractors shall provide monthly and quarterly reports and maintain water quality treatment programs designed to reduce corrosion, scaling, biological growth, and other operational risks associated with institutional water systems.
The requirement includes support for multiple BOP institutions located throughout the United States. Contractors should carefully consider the geographic distribution of performance locations and demonstrate their ability to provide timely service, technical support, testing, and delivery of treatment chemicals to institutions nationwide. Respondents shall identify any planned subcontracting arrangements and provide examples of water treatment, water testing, boiler treatment, cooling tower treatment, Legionella monitoring, or similar services performed directly by their organization as the prime contractor.
Experience performed solely by subcontractors or teaming partners should be separately identified. Any future small business set-aside acquisition resulting from this requirement will be subject to the applicable limitations on subcontracting requirements contained in FAR 52.219-14 and 13 CFR §125.6. Respondents should describe how they would comply with these requirements if awarded a contract.
Vendors should carefully review the draft requirements before submitting a response. The Government is seeking capability information from firms that can directly perform and support the full scope of services, including water testing, chemical treatment, reporting, and compliance support across multiple correctional institutions. Responses that do not address the firm's ability to meet the requirements outlined herein may be considered less useful for market research purposes.
Background The Federal Bureau of Prisons seeks a contractor capable of providing comprehensive water treatment services and chemical products for institutions operating: Steam boiler systems Hot water boiler systems Chilled water systems Cooling towers Domestic water systems The contractor would be responsible for supporting institutions nationwide through testing, treatment recommendations, chemical supply, reporting, and compliance monitoring.
Information contained within the draft Statement of Work serves as the basis for this market research effort. Scope of Requirements The Government is interested in determining industry capability to provide the following services:
- Water Treatment Chemicals Provide water treatment chemicals and related application support for: Boiler systems Chiller water loops Cooling towers Domestic water systems The contractor must be capable of supporting multiple geographically dispersed correctional institutions.
- Boiler Water Testing and Treatment Provide: Monthly testing of boiler water systems Written treatment reports Corrective recommendations Chemical treatment programs Corrosion prevention measures Contractors must be capable of implementing treatment recommendations and supplying required chemicals within fifteen (15) calendar days of test results.
- Chiller Loop and Cooling Tower Testing Provide: Monthly seasonal testing Water quality analysis Treatment recommendations Corrosion prevention services Cooling tower chemical treatment Contractors must provide solutions to maintain water quality and system efficiency.
- Domestic Water and Legionella Testing Provide quarterly testing at active inmate housing institutions, including: Legionella E. coli Lead Arsenic Nitrates PFAS pH Mineral content Contractors shall identify deficiencies and provide corrective recommendations.
- Online Reporting Platform Provide and maintain a secure web-based platform capable of: Institution-level user access Regional and Central Office oversight access Monthly and quarterly report storage Historical trending analysis Water quality dashboards Chemical usage tracking Compliance reporting Corrective action tracking The platform should support enterprise-wide visibility across all participating institutions. Anticipated NAICS Code The Government is considering the following NAICS codes and seeks industry feedback regarding the most appropriate code: NAICS Description 325998 All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services 561210 Facilities Support Services 221310 Water Supply and Irrigation Systems Respondents are encouraged to recommend alternative NAICS codes if more appropriate. Business
The description continues in the official notice.
Contracting contact
- Heather Buck · [email protected]
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Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 221310, a business counts as small if it has no more than $41.0 million in average annual receipts (SBA size standard). This notice is set aside, so only businesses under that size, or in the named program, can bid. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
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Federal contractors paid for water supply and irrigation systems work, who also hold Bureau of Prisons contracts (last 12 months): possible competitors, or partners to team with.
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About the buyer
The Federal Bureau of Prisons awarded $3.1 billion in contracts in the last 12 months; its biggest suppliers were Naphcare LLC, Mckesson Corporation and Motorola Solutions, Inc.. See what Bureau of Prisons is buying now.
Water Supply and Irrigation Systems contracts right now
There are 11 open government contract opportunities in this trade (NAICS 221310), 8 posted in the last 7 days; 45% are set aside for small businesses. The agencies buying the most are Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons, Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of the Army. Most of the work with a stated place is in District of Columbia, California and Wisconsin. A notice in this trade gives a median of 18 days from posting to deadline; this one gives 21 days.
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