How to bid on above-ground fuel tank replacement for the Federal Bureau of Prisons

What the BOP is buying

The Federal Bureau of Prisons is seeking a contractor for a firm fixed-price construction project to replace above-ground fuel tanks near the garage at FMC Rochester in Rochester, Minnesota. The contractor must furnish the labor, materials, and equipment needed for the work.

The estimated project magnitude is between $250,000 and $500,000, and the performance period is 305 calendar days from issuance of the notice to proceed. The solicitation is a full and open competition.

Key date and deadline

The solicitation was published October 23, 2026. Offers are due November 19, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET.

Plan to submit before the deadline and follow the submission instructions in the solicitation. The provided information does not state what happens to offers received after the deadline.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit construction contractors with experience relevant to replacing above-ground fuel tanks and the capacity to provide the required labor, materials, and equipment. The listed NAICS code is 237120.

The competition is full and open, not a small-business set-aside. Contractors must be registered in SAM for the listed NAICS code. The BOP says it will review SAM registration to confirm business size information.

How to access the solicitation

The solicitation and any amendments are distributed through SAM.gov; hard copies will not be available. Review the posting and its download instructions. Secure or locked documents, if included, require active SAM vendor registration.

To reach the opportunity through the portal, click “View original source.” If the first click opens the portal homepage, click again to go to the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents. For problems accessing secure SAM documents, the Federal Service Desk number provided is 866-606-8220.

Prepare a complete, competitive response

Read the solicitation and Statement of Work carefully to understand the full requirements. Check the posting for amendments and monitor SAM.gov for updates, since the BOP says all future information about the solicitation will be distributed there.

Review your SAM registration before submitting, including the NAICS code and size metrics information identified in the solicitation. Build your price and schedule around the stated work and 305-day performance period, and verify that your response follows the solicitation’s instructions.

The BOP says questions and answers from a prior solicitation, 15B41226Q00000005, are attached. Review them as background, while relying on the current solicitation and any amendments for the requirements of this competition.