Commissary Resale, Religious, Recreational, and Specialty Items
ID: RFI_TF_COMMISSARYType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSNATIONAL ACQUISITIONS - COWASHINGTON, DC, 20534, USA

NAICS

Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers (424990)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/51e031354f1147279e94cc1698366992/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), is seeking qualified vendors to establish Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for the supply of commissary, religious, recreational, and specialty items. The procurement aims to secure a comprehensive range of approved resale items, including food, religious articles, health and hygiene products, clothing, arts and crafts, and general merchandise, with nationwide delivery to all BOP institutions within seven days. This initiative is crucial for meeting the diverse needs of the inmate population and ensuring compliance with BOP standards. Interested vendors must submit a capability statement by December 16, 2025, detailing their ability to meet the outlined requirements, including national distribution and customer service capabilities. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Brooke Wilson at bwilson1@bop.gov or call 202-305-6744.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Brooke Wilson
    (202) 305-6744
    bwilson1@bop.gov
    Files
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    RFI-Commissary Resale.pdf
    The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is conducting market research to establish Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) with qualified vendors for commissary, religious, recreational, and specialty items. This Request for Information (RFI) seeks vendors capable of supplying a comprehensive range of approved resale items, including food, religious articles, health and hygiene products, clothing, arts and crafts, and general merchandise, for nationwide delivery to all BOP institutions. Key performance requirements include comprehensive item coverage, nationwide delivery within seven days, firm-fixed pricing, no minimum order amounts, electronic ordering and invoicing, compliance with BOP standards, and a pallet return program. Vendors must also provide brand-name items, accommodate regional/local products, and support religious dietary needs. Interested vendors should submit a capability statement by December 16, 2025, detailing their ability to meet these requirements, including national distribution, refund policies, customer service, and experience with federal contracts.
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