Laptops and Docking Stations - Sources Sought ONLY
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 15BNAS26PR000007
- Agency
-
Central Office
Bureau of Prisons, Department of Justice
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334111 Electronic Computer Manufacturing
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Federal Bureau of Prisons is conducting market research to determine acquisition strategy for secure educational laptops and docking stations, with responses due July 2, 2026. This is a sources-sought RFI only — not a solicitation, RFP, or RFQ — and does not obligate the Government to issue a contract.
The BOP seeks two device types: tamper-resistant, transparent-chassis laptops for inmate use and separate devices for staff (administrator) use, deployed across approximately 122 BOP-managed institutions and facilities nationwide, including institutions in continental United States, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, six regional offices, headquarters, two staff training centers, and 22 Residential Reentry Management offices. Inmate devices must feature no external ports except a proprietary dock connector, 256 GB SSD minimum storage, 8 GB RAM, Intel Quad-Core N5100 2.8 GHz equivalent processor, 11.6-inch display, eight-hour battery life, WiFi 6 (Intel AX201 or equivalent), transparent chassis, and metal-free keyboard. No speakers, microphones, or cameras are permitted unless approved. Compatible docking stations must provide exposed USB, HDMI, and Ethernet ports. All devices require enterprise-level administrative controls including role-based access controls, content filtering, remote disable capability, geofencing, and AI-enabled anomaly detection.
Vendors must demonstrate compliance with Section 508, TAA, FISMA, NIST, FIPS, FedRAMP, DOJ Procurement Guidance Document 15-03, and HSPD-12. A three-year maintenance and support agreement covering peripheral wear and tear and support for at least 10 remote connections is required. The performance period consists of a base year plus two 12-month option periods.
The Government is conducting market research to support a potential small business set-aside decision under FAR Part 19. Responses should include company information (UEI, business size, socio-economic status, primary NAICS code, SAM registration), capability statement, recommended contract type, and rough order of magnitude pricing. Submit to sborchert@bop.gov by Thursday, July 2, 2026, 14:00 CT.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) — MARKET RESEARCH ONLY
1. Purpose
This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for market research and planning purposes in accordance with FAR Part 10.
This notice:
- Is NOT a solicitation
- Does NOT constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quote (RFQ)
- Does NOT obligate the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract
Responses are voluntary and will be used to determine acquisition strategy, including potential small business set-aside decisions.
2. Requirement Overview
The Government is seeking information from qualified vendors for the following:
Project Area: Federal Bureau of Prisons Reentry Services Division (RSD)/Education Branch
Objective: The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) seeks to expand secure educational technology within its institutions by implementing controlled, tamper‑resistant electronic devices for use by inmates and staff in classroom environments. The objective of this procurement is to acquire secure, tamper‑resistant educational laptops for inmates and staff, along with supporting docking stations and authorized peripherals, consistent with FBOP security, technical, and operational requirements.
3. Set-Aside Market Research
The Government is conducting market research to determine the availability of capable small business concerns and to support a potential set-aside decision in accordance with FAR Part 19.
4. Information Requested from Industry (available in attached document for responses)
Company Information:
- Company name
- UEI number
- Business size and socio-economic status
- Primary NAICS code
- SAM registration status
Capability Statement:
- Relevant experience performing similar services
- Description of technical capabilities
Acquisition Feedback:
- Recommended contract type
- Suggested NAICS code
- Comments on industry standards or risks
- Rough order of magnitude pricing information
5. Submission Instructions
Responses shall be submitted electronically to: sborchert@bop.gov
Subject Line: “RFI Response — 15BNAS26-Laptops and Docking Stations
Submission Deadline: Thursday, July 2, 2026, 14:00 CT
***Responses should include answers on the attached Word document "Information Requested from Industry".
6. Important Notice to Respondents
This RFI is for informational purposes only.
The Government:
- Will not pay for response preparation costs
- Will not provide individual feedback
- May use submitted information for planning purposes
- May issue a solicitation at a later date
Responding to this RFI is not required to compete in any future procurement.
Update #1 ·
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) — MARKET RESEARCH ONLY
1. Purpose
This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for market research and planning purposes in accordance with FAR Part 10.
This notice:
- Is NOT a solicitation
- Does NOT constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quote (RFQ)
- Does NOT obligate the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract
Responses are voluntary and will be used to determine acquisition strategy, including potential small business set-aside decisions.
2. Requirement Overview
The Government is seeking information from qualified vendors for the following:
Project Area: Federal Bureau of Prisons Reentry Services Division (RSD)/Education Branch
Objective: The Federal Bureau of Prisons is looking for a secure device for inmates and another for Administrator (staff) to be used across the BOP education departments without compromising security or functionality. The BOP also requires compatible docking stations that have exposed USB, HDMI, and Ethernet ports.
3. Set-Aside Market Research
The Government is conducting market research to determine the availability of capable small business concerns and to support a potential set-aside decision in accordance with FAR Part 19.
4. Information Requested from Industry (available in attached document for responses)
Company Information:
- Company name
- UEI number
- Business size and socio-economic status
- Primary NAICS code
- SAM registration status
Capability Statement:
- Relevant experience performing similar services
- Description of technical capabilities
Acquisition Feedback:
- Recommended contract type
- Suggested NAICS code
- Comments on industry standards or risks
- Rough order of magnitude pricing information
5. Submission Instructions
Responses shall be submitted electronically to: sborchert@bop.gov
Subject Line: “RFI Response — 15BNAS26-Laptops and Docking Stations
Submission Deadline: Thursday, July 2, 2026, 14:00 CT
***Responses should include answers on the attached Word document "Information Requested from Industry".
6. Important Notice to Respondents
This RFI is for informational purposes only.
The Government:
- Will not pay for response preparation costs
- Will not provide individual feedback
- May use submitted information for planning purposes
- May issue a solicitation at a later date
Responding to this RFI is not required to compete in any future procurement.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SOW Laptop and Docking Station.pdf | ||
| SOW Laptop and Docking Station.docx | DOCX document |
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