REQUEST FOR INFORMATION RFI FLT0003-26
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Justice, specifically Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (UNICOR), has issued a Request for Information (RFI) FLT0003-26 to gather market data for a potential three-year agreement to purchase wire harnesses (PSC 5995). This RFI is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and aims to support UNICOR inmate workers in upfitting vehicles for the Federal Government. Responses are due by June 3, 2026.
Purpose & Overview
UNICOR is conducting market research to inform a future Request for Proposal (RFP) for wire harnesses. The goal is to expand the vendor list for domestic small businesses and increase market participation. This initiative supports UNICOR's mission to enable inmate workers.
Key Information Requested
UNICOR is seeking information on estimated quantities of specific wire harnesses for FCI Bastrop, TX; FCI La Tuna, TX; and FCI Victorville, CA. Key items include:
- CH15V2BAS/LAT/VIM (15-CIR-BOX-HIGH-PROFILE-WIRE-HARNESS)
- CH26V2BAS/LAT/VIM (26,CIR,BOX,HIGH,PROFILE,WIRE,HARNESS)
Industry is asked to provide details on:
- Company background and interest in participating.
- Availability of items from a domestic source.
- Small business status registration in SAM.gov.
- General market information, including standard lead times, economic price increase indices, and ordering quantities.
Submission Details
- Response Deadline: On or before 2:00 PM EST, Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to Wayne Mayfield (wayne.mayfield2@usdoj.gov) and Tiffani Balestrini (tiffani.balestrini@usdoj.gov).
- Subject Line: "RFI RESPONSE – Wire Harness FLT0003-26 (Your Organization name)"
Important Notes
This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to a future procurement or guarantee any preference. All costs associated with responding are at the interested party's expense. Potential offerors must monitor SAM.gov for any future solicitation releases.