DOC CDF Roll Ironer Unit (CBE Vendors only)

The District of Columbia Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a Roll Ironer Unit through a targeted procurement process specifically for Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) vendors. This solicitation, identified by the contract opportunity ID 66c85b08829eb5d869072e16, was posted on April 5, 2016, with a proposal submission deadline of April 11, 2016. The procurement appears to be focused on acquiring a specialized industrial laundry equipment unit, likely for institutional use within the corrections facility. The procurement timeline is relatively compressed, indicating an urgent operational need for the equipment. Vendors are expected to provide a roll ironer that meets specific institutional standards and operational requirements, though detailed technical specifications are not provided in the available documentation.

This procurement opportunity is exclusively reserved for Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) vendors, which suggests a local economic development and small business support initiative by the District of Columbia. The CBE-only restriction indicates a deliberate effort to provide contracting opportunities to local, potentially minority-owned or disadvantaged businesses within the district. While specific budget ranges or estimated contract values are not disclosed in the available information, such targeted procurements typically have defined budget parameters. The short turnaround time between posting and submission deadlines implies this is a time-sensitive procurement with potentially immediate operational requirements for the Department of Corrections. The procurement appears designed to support local economic development while meeting a specific institutional equipment need for the corrections facility.