62 -- Update - FPI Production of Lightbars

In July 2004, Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (FPI) issued a "good faith" notice regarding its consideration of producing vehicular lighting products classified under Federal Supply Classification (FSC) Code 6220, which includes electric vehicular lights and fixtures such as light bars. FPI referenced its previous experience producing components for the Remote Area Lighting System (RALS) at Lompoc, last recorded in fiscal year 2000, noting that light bars fall under the same FSC code and are therefore not considered new products under FPI's expansion guidelines. Despite this initial consideration, after conducting further analysis on the market feasibility, FPI decided not to pursue manufacturing light bars at this time. The notice invited interested parties to engage with FPI’s Board of Directors for inquiries, directing correspondence to the Chief Administrative Officer at the company's headquarters in Washington, D.C. The contract data lists the solicitation under reference number RACS-02-2005, with contact information provided for an industrial specialist at FPI. The agency involved is the Department of Justice’s Federal Prison Industries office, operating under NAICS code 336321, which covers motor vehicle lighting equipment manufacturing. The decision reflects FPI’s careful assessment of market entry viability before initiating production in this product category.