How to bid on roofing replacement at FCI Lewisburg for the Dept. of Justice

What the agency is buying

The Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, is seeking a contractor to completely replace the existing metal roof on the RDAP gym at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Lewisburg in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. This is a firm-fixed-price construction contract.

The project is estimated to be between $100,000 and $250,000. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary equipment, labor, materials, and incidentals to perform the roof replacement as specified in the Statement of Work. The performance period for this project is 118 calendar days from the issuance of the notice to proceed.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on July 31, 2026. All offers are due by August 21, 2026, at 3:30 PM ET. Offers must provide a minimum of 90 calendar days for Government acceptance after the due date.

A site visit is scheduled for August 11, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. EST at 2400 Robert F. Miller Dr., Lewisburg PA 17837. If you plan to attend, background check forms for attendees are due by August 6, 2026. Questions regarding the solicitation are due by August 12, 2026.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 238160, which is for Roofing Contractors. Firms specializing in roofing replacement and construction, particularly those with experience in government or institutional settings, would be well-suited.

To qualify, your business must be registered in SAM.gov as a small business for NAICS code 238160, and your business size metrics must meet the small business size standard for this code.

How to respond

To access the solicitation documents, click “View original source” to open the opportunity on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents, though for some bids this is not required.

The solicitation will be distributed solely through the Contract Opportunity website on SAM.gov. Hard copies will not be available. The “Sensitive /Secure package Upload” option is selected for this procurement, meaning you will need an active SAM vendor registration and a valid Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN) from SAM.gov to access secure documents. If your firm does not have the listed NAICS code in SAM.gov, you may be asked to provide an explanation to gain access. All future information and amendments will also be posted on this website, so interested parties should monitor it continuously.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Ensure your SAM.gov registration is active, up-to-date, and accurately reflects your business size and NAICS code 238160. The government will review this information to confirm your eligibility as a small business.

Carefully review all sections of the solicitation packet, including the solicitation itself and all attachments, especially the Statement of Work. Your offer must strictly adhere to all requirements and provisions. Make sure to include an offer guarantee and provide a minimum of 90 calendar days for government acceptance.

If you plan to attend the site visit, submit the required background check forms by the August 6 deadline. The site visit is an important opportunity to understand the project scope firsthand and ask questions. Submit any questions you have by the August 12 deadline to ensure you receive official clarification.