The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Correctional Facilities has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for Safety Glasses, Goggles, and Shield Kits through Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR). The procurement seeks to establish a 3-year agreement for safety equipment kits to be assembled by inmate workers, with the ultimate goal of producing finished safety glasses, goggles, and shields for federal government agencies. The RFI aims to expand the vendor list to include domestic small businesses and increase market participation. Interested vendors must submit their responses by 12:00 PM EST on March 25, 2025, via email to Wayne Mayfield and Tiffani Balestrini, addressing specific questions about vendor interest, domestic sourcing, and small business registration. The evaluation will focus on vendors' capabilities, domestic manufacturing potential, and ability to meet the government's requirements.

The opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, targeting the Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing (NAICS 339115) sector. The procurement includes 13 different line items, with estimated quantities of 25,000 units of SGL2816KT Safety Glasses Kits and 10,000 units of SGL2818KT Goggle Kits, among other specific safety kit configurations. While no specific award value is disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the solicitation suggests a significant potential contract. The eventual full solicitation will be advertised on SAM.gov, and vendors should note that no compensation will be provided for RFI response costs, and the government makes no commitment to include specific recommendations. The contract is expected to have a 3-year duration, providing a substantial opportunity for qualified small businesses in the safety equipment manufacturing sector.

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