Bid guide
How to bid on Water Treatment Services for FMC Devens, Federal Bureau of Prisons
What the agency is buying and why a vendor would care
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) needs water treatment services for Federal Medical Center (FMC) Devens in Ayer, MA. This includes monthly on-site visits, water testing, and treatment, along with all necessary safety, reporting, and documentation.
This is a competitive opportunity for a single-award, firm-fixed-price contract. The agency expects to award the contract around September 1, 2026. Vendors should care because it represents a stable, recurring service contract with a federal agency.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The solicitation was published on August 04, 2026. The deadline for submitting quotes is August 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. All quotes must be submitted by this time to be considered.
After the deadline, the agency will evaluate submissions based on price and past performance. The anticipated award date for the contract is September 1, 2026.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for firms specializing in facilities support services, particularly those with expertise in environmental systems protection and water quality support. The NAICS code for this requirement is 561210 (Facilities Support Services) and the PSC is F103 (Environmental Systems Protection - Water Quality Support).
Offerors must be able to test and treat water in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. This indicates a need for certified and experienced professionals in water treatment.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the full solicitation and prepare your response, you will need to view the original source on the government portal. Click the 'View original source' link provided in the portal.
If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, simply click the 'View original source' link again. While some bids may require a free account to view documents, many do not. All responsible sources are encouraged to submit a quote.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Focus your quote on demonstrating both competitive pricing and strong past performance. The agency explicitly states these as the evaluation factors. Provide clear evidence of your firm's experience with similar water treatment services, including details on the scope and success of previous projects.
Ensure your quote clearly outlines how your services comply with all federal, state, and local regulations for water testing and treatment. Detail your routine procedures for monthly on-site visits, testing protocols, treatment methods, and how you handle safety, reporting, and documentation requirements. Thoroughly review all clauses and provisions referenced in the solicitation, such as 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors) and 52.212-2 (Evaluation), to ensure your submission meets all stated requirements.
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 Bureau of Prisons; the original posting controls.