Request for Information.CT0001-26 Item-Level RFID.001.docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION/MARKET SURVEY

FPI-RFI-CT0001-26 November 18, 2025

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This Request for Information (RFI) does not create any representation, either express or implied, that if a procurement process does proceed, that the participant’s will be given any preference or special consideration.

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Subject: ITEM-LEVEL RFID The primary objective of this RFI will be used by the Contracting Staff to develop an acquisition strategy for soliciting base and item-level RFID technology services using VIM-ASAP for various UNICOR locations.

General:

Federal Prison Industries, (UNICOR) currently produces apparel for the Department of Defense (DoD). We conduct market research for our base and item-level RFID technology in manufacturing these items. UNICOR anticipates issuing a solicitation for the referenced item(s) under a Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Contract.

We currently have RFID services that expire in April 2026. In addition to the currently awarded DoD contracts, UNICOR intends to quote on future solicitations. VIM-ASAP is a collection of web applications used by apparel manufacturers to track production status, prepare invoices, ship items, and create all required documents and electronic transactions from a single source of data, the ARN database.

We are seeking a provider for RFID services to include base and item level at multiple locations across the US. Manufacturers must have VIM-ASAP credentials, designate a local program administrator, and establish system connectivity. Manufacturers must have RFID expertise on their staff to handle the technical issues associated with an item-level RFID technology implementation.

It is requested that you review the information provided and answer the questions on the following pages. The answers you provide will remain confidential. Please return this questionnaire to Adam McCammack at Adam.McCammack2@usdoj.gov by 2pm EST on Friday, December 5, 2025.

Please provide the following information. UNICOR currently has 18 factories set up and using item-level technology. We are seeking a provider for RFID services to include base and item level at multiple locations across the US.

1.Are there system requirements or machine requirements to utilize your service? If so, what are they?

2. If we are currently using an approved VIM-ASAP contractor, can the same equipment and setup be utilized?

3. Can your company provide the following:

Case Level RFID labels ITEM Level RFID labels Thermal Transfer Ribbons RFID Printers RFID Handheld Scanners

4. If your company can provide the items in #3, what would be your estimate on costs?

Case Level RFID labels ITEM Level RFID labels Thermal Transfer Ribbons RFID Printers RFID Handheld Scanners

5. Does your company provide a level of technical support for software and equipment related issues? If so, is this extra or included with the subscription price for each location?

6.What does your company’s support consist of? Is it Online/Onsite, etc.

7.If awarded to your company, what is the time frame you would need to establish RFID services at all locations?

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