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The job at a glance
| Solicitation number | 15B61827Q00000002 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons |
| Office | Usp Atwater |
| Where | Atwater, California |
| Posted | November 5, 2026 |
| Bids due | November 13, 2026, 9:00 AM (UTC-08:00) |
| Who can bid | Small businesses only |
| Industry | Security & guard services (NAICS 561621) |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Contracting contact | John Ridgeway · j3ridgeway@bop.gov |
| Official notice | View on SAM.gov → |
From the notice
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP), United States Penitentiary in Atwater, California intends to make a single award to a qualified responsible entity to perform (1) Annual Fire Detection System testing, (1) Annual Fire Sprinkler/Riser Testing, and (2) Semi-Annual ANSUL Kitchen Hood Fire System Maintenance. They are located at United States Penitentiary Atwater, 1 Federal Way, Atwater, CA 95301. It is the Contractors responsibility to obtain permitting, should it be required. Annual Fire Detection System Alarm & Pull Station Testing: Inspection and testing of approximately 15 Simplex fire alarm panels, 35 annunciators, 540 smoke heads, 240 pull stations, 45 heat detectors, 140 duct detectors, 60 flow switches, and 70 tamper switches in accordance with NFPA 72. Annual Fire Sprinkler and Riser Testing: Comprehensive testing of approximately 53 wet risers, 3 dry risers, and 2 electric…
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What you'll need to bid
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- Active SAM.gov registration. Free from the government, and it must be active before award. It can take a few weeks, so start early (how to register).
- Acknowledgment of every amendment (SF-30). Missing one is the most common reason a good offer gets thrown out.
- Prices that respect the wage rules. Many federal service contracts include a Service Contract Act wage determination setting minimum pay and benefits for each job category. Price your labor from it.
- Past performance and a short technical write-up, if the notice asks for them (no past performance yet?).
- A clear staffing and quality plan, if the notice evaluates technical approach: who does the work, how you'll cover absences, and how you'll check quality.
Always check the notice itself: the instructions in the solicitation win over any general rule.
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