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26Z7AG4 – Replace BOP Steam Kettles

ID: 15BGCS26Q00000037 • Type: Sources Sought • Match:  95%
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SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY - PLEASE PROVIDE THE INFORMATION ATTACHED TO THIS RFI - The Federal Bureau of Prisons is looking to make a single contract awarded to a vendor who will supply and ship 193 commercial food service steam kettles to 55 institutions. The steam kettles are a part of the annual food service and laundry replacement equipment furnished by BOP funded projects.

The Government anticipates procuring commercial steam-jacketed kettles that are brand name or equal to products manufactured by Cleveland or Groen.

Products offered as "equal" must meet or exceed the salient characteristics identified in forthcoming solicitation. Responses shall clearly identify the manufacturer and model number of the propesed item and provide sufficient technical information to demonstrate equivalency.

This Sources Sought is issued for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the Government.

Background
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is seeking to award a single contract for the supply and shipment of 193 commercial food service steam kettles to 55 institutions. This procurement is part of the annual food service and laundry replacement equipment funded by BOP projects, aimed at enhancing food service capabilities within correctional facilities.

Work Details
The contract requires the delivery of 193 commercial food service steam kettles, with specifications as follows:

- **Quantity Breakdown**:
- **Gas-Fired Steam Kettles**:
- 100-gallon: 43 units (Brand: Cleveland KGL-100)
- 80-gallon: 45 units (Brand: Cleveland KGL-80)
- 60-gallon: 14 units (Brand: Cleveland KGL-60)
- 40-gallon: 7 units (Brand: Cleveland KGL-40)
- **Total Gas-Fired**: 109 units

- **Direct Steam Kettles**:
- 100-gallon: 13 units (Brand: Cleveland KDL-100)
- 80-gallon: 19 units (Brand: Cleveland KDL-80)
- 60-gallon: 7 units (Brand: Cleveland KDL-60)
- 40-gallon: 5 units (Brand: Cleveland KDL-40)
- **Total Direct Steam**: 44 units

- **Electric Steam Kettles**:
- 100-gallon (480/60/3 Volt): 6 units (Brand: Cleveland KEL-100)
- 80-gallon (208/60/3 Volt): 3 units (Brand: Cleveland KEL-80)
- 80-gallon (480/60/3 Volt): 18 units (Brand: Cleveland KEL-80)
- 60-gallon (480/60/3 Volt): 1 unit (Brand: Cleveland KEL-60)
- 40-gallon (208/60/3 Volt): 3 units (Brand: Cleveland KEL-40)
- 40-gallon (480/60/3 Volt): 3 units (Brand: Cleveland KEL-40)
- **Total Electric**: 40 units

- **Salient Characteristics** include tamper-resistant controls, reinforced lids, security-oriented exterior construction, and anchoring provisions suitable for correctional environments. Each kettle must meet specific energy source requirements and include a correctional package for safety and security.

Place of Performance
The kettles will be delivered to various Federal Bureau of Prisons institutions across the United States.
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Overview

Agency
Field Acquisition Office (FAO) [DOJ - BOP]
Response Deadline
Feb. 6, 2026, 3:00 p.m. EST Past Due
Posted
Feb. 4, 2026, 10:26 a.m. EST
Set Aside
None
NAICS
423440 - Other Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
PSC
7320 - Kitchen Equipment And Appliances
Place of Performance
Washington, DC United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
100 Employees
Est. Level of Competition
Average
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$1,351,000 - $2,895,000 (AI estimate)
Odds of Award
52%
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 2 days, below average for the Field Acquisition Office. 74% of similar contracts within the Bureau of Prisons had a set-aside.
On 2/4/26 Field Acquisition Office issued Sources Sought 15BGCS26Q00000037 for 26Z7AG4 – Replace BOP Steam Kettles due 2/6/26. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 423440 and PSC 7320.
Primary Contact
Name
Anne Bradley   Profile
Email
abradley1@bop.gov
Phone
(771) 474-6749

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF > FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS > FAO
FPDS Organization Code
1540-15BFA0
Source Organization Code
100184969
Last Updated
Feb. 22, 2026
Last Updated By
abradley1@bop.gov
Archive Date
Feb. 21, 2026