99 -- FPI - Blank Waiver for Small Dollar Purchases

The Board of Directors for Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (FPI) has decided to raise the blanket waiver threshold for small dollar-value purchases from $2,500 to $3,000. This adjustment means that purchases totaling $3,000 or less no longer require sourcing exclusively through FPI, allowing customers the option to procure from other sources without needing a waiver. Nevertheless, customers retain the choice to buy from FPI at or below this updated threshold if they wish. This change is effective immediately and is intended to streamline the purchasing process for lower-value items. Interested parties are invited to submit comments or inquiries regarding this decision, which should be directed in writing to the Chief of the Strategic Business Development and Marketing Branch at Federal Prison Industries, Inc., located in Washington, D.C. The contract references solicitation number Reference-Number-SBDM-07-2007 and pertains to activities under NAICS code 922140. For further information or assistance, the designated point of contact is Industrial Specialist Yvette K Hairston-Mercer, who can be reached via email or phone. The announcement supports greater flexibility in procurement while maintaining the option to engage FPI as a supplier.