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Black Ink Pen Supply

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Federal

Response Deadline07/29/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract is for the supply of black ink pens to support federal prison industry programs under a total small business set-aside designation, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the SBA. The North American Industry Classification System code 339940 indicates this involves manufacturing other miscellaneous durable goods, specifically targeting pen production. The opportunity was posted on July 24, 2026, with responses due by 4:00 PM Eastern Time on July 29, 2026, and it is structured as a subcontract under the Department of Justice through Federal Prison Industries. The place of performance is designated with a city identifier of 59572, suggesting delivery or fulfillment will occur at a facility associated with the federal prison system. While no specific point of contact or full address details are provided, the contract is accessible via the SAM.gov platform for interested bidders to review requirements and submit proposals.

General Info

Small business set-aside for black ink pen manufacturing under DOJ’s Federal Prison Industries, due July 29, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Justice → Inc Federal Prison IndustriesView Agency

NAICS

339940 - Office Supplies (except Paper) ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

59572, AZ, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

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Timeline

PostedJul 24

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Response DeadlineJul 29

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07/29/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTCin 3 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Justice → Inc Federal Prison Industries

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Supply of black ink pens for federal prison industry programs.

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