Purchase Order SPE4A626PD217

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation awarded a $33,597.97 firm fixed-price purchase order to Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (operating as Unicor through its F.C.I. Phoenix division) on January 23, 2026, for the manufacture of specialized cable assemblies. Performance will occur at the vendor's Desert Hills, Arizona facility, with an ultimate completion date of February 17, 2026. No set-aside designation was applied to this award. This purchase order is issued under Unicor's existing Indefinite Delivery Contract with DLA Aviation, valued at $250,000, which establishes the organization's manufacturing capabilities for electrical and mechanical components, including wiring harnesses, cable assemblies, and electrical components supporting military aircraft and ground equipment operations.

Federal Prison Industries, Inc., a wholly owned government corporation operating under the Federal Bureau of Prisons, leverages inmate labor programs to deliver cost-effective manufacturing solutions to federal agencies while providing job training and employment opportunities for incarcerated individuals. Unicor maintains an active federal contracting presence across multiple agencies and product categories, with particular strength in specialized manufacturing for defense applications. The organization's manufacturing network, centered on its Phoenix facility in Arizona, demonstrates sustained capability to fulfill defense procurement requirements for critical electrical and mechanical components essential to military aviation operations.