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CAT 5 Elevator Inspection USP Atwater

Issued by JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF · FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS · USP ATWATER · via SAM.gov — US federal contract opportunities

Published
28 Oct 2026
Closes
Reference
15B61827Q00000001
Location
CA, United States
Sector
Construction & Infrastructure

At a glance

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF · FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS · USP ATWATER in United States has published a tender in construction & infrastructure: “CAT 5 Elevator Inspection USP Atwater”. Submissions close on 6 November 2026, 3 days from today. Quote reference 15B61827Q00000001 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 2 notices from this buyer since 2026, 2 of them currently open. There are 378 open construction & infrastructure notices in United States on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through SAM.gov — US federal contract opportunities, not through FreeTender.

Details

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF · FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS · USP ATWATER is soliciting CAT 5 Elevator Inspection USP Atwater. Solicitation number 15B61827Q00000001. Classified under NAICS 541350 — Building Inspection Services. Product/service code H339 — INSPECT SVCS/MATERIALS HANDLING EQ. Place of performance: CA, USA. Responses are due by 06 November 2026 17:00 UTC. Posted on SAM.gov, the US federal contract opportunities system; registration is required to bid.

General Information This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (Revolutionary FAR Overhual, RFO), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as Request for Quote (RFQ) number 15B61827Q00000001. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2026-01. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 541350 (Building Inspection Services), with a small business size standard of $19.0 million. The Product Service Code (PSC) is H339. Requirement & Scope of Work The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), United States Penitentiary (USP) Atwater, intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract for a certified Category 5 (Cat 5) Elevator Safety Test and Inspection. The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, and certified expertise necessary to perform the full-rated load and speed safety testing (Cat 5) in strict compliance with ASME A17.1, state, and federal safety regulations.

Core Deliverables:

  • Perform full-load, full-speed safety testing (Category 5) on all designated vertical transportation equipment inside USP Atwater.
  • Provide a certified, independent Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) to witness and sign off on all testing.
  • Furnish all necessary certified test weights, rigging, and specialized tools required to perform the test.
  • Deliver a comprehensive inspection report detailing all test results, code compliance findings, and any noted deficiencies within 5-10 business days of test completion.

Institutional Security Requirements (USP Atwater) The performance of this contract takes place within a high-security federal penitentiary. The contractor must strictly adhere to all USP Atwater institutional security regulations:

  • Background Clearances: All contract personnel must pass a comprehensive NCIC background check. Aprrox 3-5 Business days.
  • Tool Control: All tools, equipment, vehicles, and test weights brought onto the reservation will be subject to thorough inventory, search, and strict tool control procedures at the rear gate entrance. Any missing tools will result in an immediate facility lockdown.
  • Contraband: Cell phones, personal electronics, cameras, weapons, and drugs are strictly prohibited. Contractors may not bring personal items inside the secure perimeter.
  • Each quote can be one lump sum as long as the objectives listed in the SOW are met.
  • The target completion date of this inspection will be Dec 31, 2026, or as soon as we can get the inspection scheduled.

Evaluation & Award Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote represents the Lowest Price with Past Performance considered. Submission Instructions Interested small businesses must submit their written quotes via email to John Ridgeway  j3ridgeway@bop.gov no later than 11/06/2026 at 09:00 PST].

Quotes must include:

  • Company Information: Name, address, SAM.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI), and point of contact.
  • Pricing: A line-item, firm-fixed-price quote for the full scope of work.
  • Certifications: Proof of current QEI (Qualified Elevator Inspector) certification for the personnel performing/witnessing the test.

All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to the email address above no later than 11/02/2026.

Context for bidders

We hold 2 notices from JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF · FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS · USP ATWATER, going back to October 2026 — 2 of them still open. They buy mostly in Construction & Infrastructure and Facility Management & Cleaning. There are 378 open Construction & Infrastructure tenders in United States. This one closes in 3 days.

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