What does Prison Industry Authority do?

The Prison Industry Authority manages a diverse industrial and vocational ecosystem focused on manufacturing, facility maintenance, and inmate rehabilitation programs. Its core mission involves overseeing a wide array of production capabilities, ranging from commercial bakeries and plastics manufacturing to medical instrument fabrication and paper products. Strategic priorities currently emphasize the expansion of the Joint Venture Program (JVP), with a specific focus on establishing secure banking platforms, financial literacy services, and compliant savings account administration to support program participants. Procurement patterns indicate a heavy reliance on specialized logistics and industrial support. The agency frequently procures specialized freight trucking to move goods, alongside comprehensive facility maintenance including plumbing, electrical, and HVAC services. There is a consistent requirement for industrial machinery repair and technical consulting, particularly in the realms of environmental compliance, engineering, and laboratory testing. Recent activity shows a shift toward financial technology (Fintech) and regulatory audit support to modernize its administrative and financial frameworks. The agency targets vendors across a broad spectrum of NAICS categories, primarily focusing on specialized transportation, administrative management consulting, and specialty trade contracting. It also engages niche manufacturers in the food, plastics, and metal fabrication sectors. Procurement activity suggests a need for vendors capable of providing both high-level professional services, such as legal and financial consulting, and essential blue-collar maintenance and repair services. Based in Folsom, California, this agency operates as a California state entity. Its procurement structure utilizes both formal Invitations for Bid (IFB) for equipment and services and subcontracting vehicles for specialized professional and technical implementations.

How do I find contracts from Prison Industry Authority?

You can find contracts from Prison Industry Authority on CLEATUS by visiting the agency's contracts tab. Search and filter by contract type, NAICS code, set-aside, and more. CLEATUS aggregates data from SAM.gov, FPDS, USASpending.gov, and state procurement systems.

What contracts does Prison Industry Authority award?

Prison Industry Authority awards government contracts across various categories. Browse contract opportunities from this agency.

How do I do business with Prison Industry Authority?

To do business with Prison Industry Authority, start by registering in SAM.gov and obtaining a UEI number. Then search for contract opportunities from this agency on CLEATUS. Review the agency's procurement history, identify relevant NAICS codes, and prepare competitive proposals. The contractors tab shows companies that have won contracts from this agency.

Who are the top contractors for Prison Industry Authority?

View the full list of contractors who have won awards from Prison Industry Authority in the contractors tab . You can filter by contract value, NAICS code, and set-aside type to find relevant competitors and potential teaming partners.

Where is Prison Industry Authority located?

Prison Industry Authority is located in Folsom, CA. While the agency may have offices in multiple locations, contract opportunities can be performed at various places of performance across the country.

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Prison Industry Authority

Part of California · Folsom, California

The Prison Industry Authority manages a diverse industrial and vocational ecosystem focused on manufacturing, facility maintenance, and inmate rehabilitation programs. Its core mission involves overseeing a wide array of production capabilities, ranging from commercial bakeries and plastics manufacturing to medical instrument fabrication and paper products.

Prison Industry Authority is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors.

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