ContractSources SoughtTotal Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Edge banding

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE• RFI0026-26
Response Deadline
Jan 6, 2026
Deadline passed
Days Remaining
0
Closed
Set-Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Notice Type
Sources Sought

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Justice, through Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR), is seeking sources for edge banding materials to be utilized in the manufacture of office furniture at its facilities in Ashland, KY, Coleman, FL, and Forrest City, AR. The procurement aims to gather market research and develop an acquisition strategy for edge banding that meets specific quality and aesthetic standards, including resistance to discoloration and matching selected Formica and Wilsonart laminates. This Request for Information (RFI0026-26) is crucial for ensuring the quality of office furniture produced by UNICOR, which plays a significant role in providing employment opportunities for inmates. Interested parties must submit their responses and company information to Peyton Perry at peyton.perry@usdoj.gov by January 6, 2026, with questions due by December 29, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. EST. Note that this announcement will not result in a contract award.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
326121
Unlaminated Plastics Profile Shape Manufacturing
PSC Code
7110
OFFICE FURNITURE

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
RFI0026-26 Edge Banding.docx
Word•26 KB•Dec 18, 2025
AI Summary
UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries (FPI) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) RFI0026-26 to gather market research for edge banding material. This material will be used in the manufacture of office furniture at FPI facilities in Ashland, KY, Coleman, FL, and Forrest City, AR. The RFI, issued on December 18, 2025, with a submittal due date of January 6, 2026, aims to develop an acquisition strategy and will not result in a contract. UNICOR is seeking proposals for contractors to provide edge banding and molding material that meets specific quality, application, and aesthetic standards, including resistance to discoloration, shrinkage, and stress marks, and matching selected Formica and Wilsonart laminates. Interested parties must submit company information, including size and certifications, to Peyton Perry at peyton.perry@usdoj.gov. Questions are due by December 29, 2025, and responses by January 6, 2026, at 2:00 pm EST.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedDec 18, 2025
deadlineResponse DeadlineJan 6, 2026
expiryArchive DateJan 21, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Sub-Tier
FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC
Office
FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC

Point of Contact

Name
Peyton Perry

Place of Performance

Coleman, Florida, UNITED STATES

Official Sources

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