In short
Federal Prison Industries, INC, a public buyer in United States, published this tender. Bids go through SAM.gov until October 9, 2026 (12 days left). The whole bidding period is 15 days. The portal doesn't publish an estimated value.
Details
| Buyer | Federal Prison Industries, INC |
|---|---|
| Estimated value | value not published on the portal |
| Bid deadline | October 9, 2026, 18:00 (UTC time) |
| Published | September 24, 2026 |
| Country | United States · SAM.gov |
| Process number | 396692f668ed4ea099381a0eca69b6bf |
| Category codes | NAICS 238390, PSC N054 |
Dates
PublishedSep 24, 2026Bid deadlineOct 9, 2026 · 18:00 (UTC time)
Official description
SECTION A - Solicitation FN1626-26 SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS Federal Prison Industries (FPI), which operates under the trade name UNICOR, is a wholly-owned Government Corporation within the Department of Justice, under the Federal Prison System. The Corporation was created by Congress in 1934, and provides employment, education, and training opportunities to inmates under Federal custody. UNICOR operates approximately 62 factories in over 52 locations. Its production lines are extensive and include over 118 different products and services sold to other Federal Agencies and the Department of Defense. Product is to be delivered FOB Destination to the following UNICOR location: Services are to be provided throughout the continental United States, Alaska, Puerto Rico, Hawaii and occasionally OCONUS. GENERAL INTENTION: This solicitation is expected to be a 100% small business set aside, with the anticipation of a single award five (5) year, Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity type of contract. The NAICS code for this requirement is 238390 Other Building Finishing Contractors Business Standard Size is $19.0 million. Guaranteed Minimum is $5,000.00, over the duration of the contract. Solicitation quantities are estimated 5-year quantities. Delivery will be 21 days after receipt of first order, 14 days for each order placed thereafter. Day represents calendar day. If your firm is unable to meet the 14 day lead time, please state required lead time below __________ Day lead time All offerors shall read the solicitation in its entirety prior to submission of any questions. All questions SHALL be submitted in writing. At no time shall offerors contact individuals at the individual factories. No questions will be answered verbally. September 30, 2026, at 2:00 pm EST and must reference the solicitation number FN1626-26 in the subject of the request. No questions will be answered after that date. An amendment will be issued with answers to all questions received before the deadline. Any amendments issued to this solicitation shall be synopsized in the same manner as this solicitation and must be acknowledged by each offeror. Solicitation number is FN1626-26, and this solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). It is anticipated that this solicitation will result in a Single Award, five (5) year, Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity type of contract. Offer closing date is Friday, October 9, 2026, at 2:00PM EST. Proposals received after this time WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. Questions received after this time will not be answered. The following information pertains to the Standard Form 1449 Solicitation: OMB 1103-0018 The offer acceptance period is 90 calendar days. Block 31b, Barbara McMaster, Contract Specialist NOTE: UNICOR may add other factories or materials to contract at a later date through a modification to the awarded contract. All solicitations (also future procurement
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