In short
Federal Prison Industries, INC, a public buyer in United States, published this tender. Bids go through SAM.gov until October 19, 2026 (22 days left). The whole bidding period is 25 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 19, 2026, 18:00 (UTC time) |
| Published | September 24, 2026 |
| Country | United States · SAM.gov |
| Process number | 827a2f6ae92447f1ab64ca710f4dea9a |
| Category codes | NAICS 325620, PSC 8520 |
Dates
PublishedSep 24, 2026Bid deadlineOct 19, 2026 · 18:00 (UTC time)
Official description
09.24.2026 - AMD 00001 issued. Federal Prison Industries (FPI), known hereafter as UNICOR, located at 400 First St. NW, Washington, DC, is issuing Request for Proposal (RFP) SV0236-26. As a best value to the Government, SV0236-26 will be issued as potential for a single or multiple award of a firm-fixed price (FFP), indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with Economic Price Adjustment for PCU325620325620 (Toilet preparation manufacturing). The RFP will be for hygiene kit items to be delivered to the Distribution Services Center, located at the UNICOR Factory at Federal Prison Camp – Bryan, Texas. The performance period will include one base year and two option year periods, with an Option to Extend Services under FAR 52.217-8 for up to an additional six-month period. The anticipated Effective Date of Award (EDOA) is December 14, 2026. This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. This will be solicited open market on an unrestricted basis. The NAICS code for this requirement is 325620, Toilet Preparation Manufacturing. Questions are to be submitted in writing, via email, no later than Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time (EST). Questions/Answers will be posted via an amendment to this solicitation at www.sam.gov. No phone calls will be accepted. The closing date is Monday, October 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., EST. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be made available. The website provides download instructions. Any secure/locked documents (if applicable) uploaded with the solicitation will require an active SAM.gov vendor registration for access. All future information about this solicitation, including any amendments, will also be distributed solely through this website. Interested parties are responsible for continuously monitoring this website to ensure that they have the most recent information about this proposed contract action. IMPORTANT: Any contractor interested in obtaining a contract award with the Federal Prison Industries – UNICOR must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. All offerors are urged to double check their SAM registration and update as necessary. See attached documents: 1.) RFP: SV0236-26 2.) Subcontracting Plan 3.) Business Management Questionnaire [contact details on the official notice]
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