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How to bid on FCC Terre Haute FPC HVAC Plum Roof Repair for the Department of Justice
What the agency is buying and why it matters
The Federal Bureau of Prisons, part of the Department of Justice, is looking for small businesses to replace approximately 10,000 square feet of roofing at the Federal Prison Camp HVAC, Plumbing and Communications Shop at FCC Terre Haute in Indiana.
This project involves removing and replacing the existing roofing system, including rafters, plywood sheathing, fascia boards, and box gutters with associated downspouts. The estimated value of this construction project is between $100,000 and $350,000. This is a market research notice, not a solicitation for bids yet, but it's an important step for businesses interested in future opportunities.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This notice was published on September 10, 2026. Interested small business prime contractors must complete and return the attached Market Research Questionnaire by September 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. This is a firm deadline for submitting your questionnaire via email.
After this deadline, the Federal Bureau of Prisons will review the responses. A pre-construction site visit will be scheduled at a later date, followed by a combined synopsis and solicitation for the actual contract. You must continuously monitor the SAM.gov website for these future updates.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is specifically for small business prime contractors specializing in roofing. The applicable North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 238160 – Roofing Contractors, with a small business size standard of $19.0 million in average annual receipts.
Your business must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and your size metrics in SAM must qualify you as a small business under this NAICS code. If you claim a socioeconomic status (such as Woman-Owned, 8(a), HUBZone, or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business), you should be certified in accordance with SBA requirements.
How to respond to this notice
To respond, you must first be registered in SAM.gov. Then, add your company's name to the Interested Vendors List for this posting on SAM.gov. You must be logged into your vendor account to do this. Only add your name if you intend to submit a quote as a Prime contractor.
Additionally, you must complete the Market Research Questionnaire attached to the original posting. Return the completed questionnaire via email to [email protected] by the deadline. All correspondence will be by email only; do not call. Access to future solicitation documents will require an active SAM.gov registration and your Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN).
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Ensure your SAM.gov registration is active and up-to-date, especially your business size and socioeconomic status information. The agency verifies this information using the SBA website, so confirm your status before submission.
Carefully review the Market Research Questionnaire and provide thorough, accurate answers. This is your chance to demonstrate your company's capabilities and interest to the agency. Pay close attention to all instructions for submitting the questionnaire, including the email address and deadline. Since a criminal background check will be required for interested parties for the site visit, be prepared for that step when it is announced.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons; the original posting controls.