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The response deadline passed on October 1, 2026, 2:00 PM ET — 24 days ago. You can no longer bid on it. This page stays up as a record of what FAO asked for — everything below is what was published at the time, not a live opportunity.
FCI Danbury - Replace Fire Pump
FAO
Solicitation 15BBNF26Q2030003·SAM.gov
- Posted
- September 2, 2026
- Closed
- October 1, 2026, 2:00 PM ET
Sam's plain-English summary
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (buying agency: FAO) is seeking bids to replace a fire pump at FCI Danbury. Bids are due by October 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET. The solicitation does not specify bonding or insurance requirements in the information provided. Government construction bids are typically disqualified for: failing to meet specifications, submitting after the deadline, lack of required licenses or certifications, inability to provide bonding if required, and non-responsiveness to solicitation requirements. You should review the full solicitation details to confirm all technical and compliance requirements before bidding.
This bid is reserved — Small Business set-aside
Reserved for small businesses — only firms under the SBA size standard for this work can bid; large companies are excluded.
If you meet that requirement, this could be a fit if: You are a licensed contractor specializing in fire protection systems and pump installation, with experience in commercial or industrial facility maintenance and the ability to work at federal correctional facilities.
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Scope
This is a firm-fixed-price construction contract for the Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) at FCI Danbury, located at 33½ Pembroke Road, Danbury, CT 06811, requiring the removal of the existing fire pump and installation of a new fire pump. The project is estimated between $500,000 and $1,000,000 per FAR 36.204.
Key dates
- Closed
- October 1, 2026, 2:00 PM ET
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