Purchase Order DOLB10JE20839

The U.S. Employment Standards Administration awarded a $4,577.00 firm fixed-price purchase order for furniture to Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (doing business as FPI Unicor) on August 20, 2010, with an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2010. The contract, which carries no set-aside designation, will be performed in Lexington, Kentucky. FPI Unicor, a wholly-owned government corporation operating within the federal prison system, was selected as the prime contractor. This procurement represents one of numerous furniture and general supplies acquisitions through which federal agencies leverage Unicor's dual mission of providing job training and work opportunities for incarcerated individuals while meeting government procurement needs.

As a government-owned entity, FPI Unicor maintains a diverse portfolio of federal contracts spanning multiple agencies and product categories, including industrial safety supplies, office products, and specialized equipment. The company's status as a government corporation eliminates the need for set-aside consideration and allows it to serve as a competitive procurement vehicle across federal agencies. This particular furniture contract exemplifies the routine procurement activities through which Unicor supports federal operations while simultaneously advancing its core rehabilitation and workforce development objectives within the correctional system.