Edge banding
ID: RFI0026-26Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INCFEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INCWASHINGTON, DC, 20534, USA

NAICS

Unlaminated Plastics Profile Shape Manufacturing (326121)

PSC

OFFICE FURNITURE (7110)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ed333ebecc7244e184682b9fbaf1e36e/view
Timeline
    Description

    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.

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    Peyton Perry
    peyton.perry@usdoj.gov
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    RFI0026-26 Edge Banding.docx
    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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