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FY27 Annual Fire Detection, Annual Fire Suppression & Semi Annual Ansul Kitchen Hood Inspections, USP Atwater

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

Published
3 Nov 2026
Closes
13 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC
Reference
15B61827Q00000002
Location
CA, United States
Sector
Facility Management & Cleaning

At a glance

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF · FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS · USP ATWATER in United States has published a tender in facility management & cleaning: “FY27 Annual Fire Detection, Annual Fire Suppression & Semi Annual Ansul Kitchen Hood Inspections, USP Atwater”. Submissions close on 13 November 2026, 10 days from today. Quote reference 15B61827Q00000002 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 2 notices from this buyer since 2026, 2 of them currently open. There are 128 open facility management & cleaning 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 FY27 Annual Fire Detection, Annual Fire Suppression & Semi Annual Ansul Kitchen Hood Inspections, USP Atwater. Solicitation number 15B61827Q00000002. Classified under NAICS 561621 — Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths). Product/service code J063 — MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- ALARM, SIGNAL, AND SECURITY DETECTION SYSTEMS. Place of performance: CA, USA. Responses are due by 13 November 2026 17:00 UTC. Posted on SAM.gov, the US federal contract opportunities system; registration is required to bid.

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 Contractor’s 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 fire pumps in accordance with NFPA 25.
  • Semi-Annual ANSUL Kitchen Hood Maintenance: Semi-annual inspection and maintenance of approximately 9 kitchen hood fire suppression systems located across two (2) kitchens and one (1) chemical/battery storage locker at the USP and Federal Prison Camp, to include replacing fusible links and spray nozzles in accordance with NFPA 96

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..
  • 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.

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 11/13/2026 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.

All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to the email address above no later than 11/09/2026.

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 128 open Facility Management & Cleaning tenders in United States. This one closes in 10 days.

Before you bid on this tender

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