DOC CDF Inmate Storage Bags (DCSS and CBE Vendors Only)

The District of Columbia Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking to procure inmate storage bags through a targeted solicitation for Disadvantaged Community Business Enterprise (CBE) and District of Columbia Certified Small Specialized (DCSS) vendors. This procurement opportunity, identified by the contract ID 66c85b12829eb5d869072e92, was posted on March 17, 2016, with a submission deadline of March 22, 2016. The solicitation is specifically focused on acquiring storage bags designed for use within correctional facilities, with potential requirements for specific material specifications, durability standards, and size dimensions. Vendors are expected to demonstrate compliance with correctional facility supply standards and provide detailed product specifications that meet the department's operational needs. The short timeframe between posting and submission suggests an urgent procurement process, requiring vendors to rapidly prepare and submit their proposals.

This procurement opportunity is exclusively reserved for District of Columbia Certified Small Specialized (DCSS) and Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) vendors, which indicates a strong local economic development and small business support initiative. The restriction limits competition to businesses that have been officially certified by the District of Columbia, potentially providing opportunities for local, minority-owned, or disadvantaged businesses. While specific award values are not disclosed in the available information, such targeted procurements typically range from modest to moderate contract values depending on the correctional facility's storage bag requirements. The narrow vendor eligibility and specific product focus suggest this is a specialized procurement aimed at supporting local business ecosystems while meeting the specific operational needs of the Department of Corrections. Interested vendors must carefully review the solicitation requirements and ensure they meet both the technical specifications for inmate storage bags and the certification prerequisites for participation.