FCI Pekin Laundry Supplies

Pre Solicitation Notice Synopsis 

THIS IS A SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION OR A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS. PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE IS POSTED IN THE GOVERNMENTWIDE POINT OF ENTRY IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 12.201-1(c)(2) [Deviation Aug 2025]. 

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP), Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Pekin, IL intends to make a single award to a responsible entity that will provide the laundry supplies listed in the descriptions, quantities, and units of issue in the attachment, FCI Pekin Laundry Supplies.    

This acquisition will be conducted using FAR Part 12 [Deviation Aug 2025], Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, in conjunction with the simplified procedures at FAR 12.201‑1 [Deviation Aug 2025]. In accordance with FAR 12.201‑1(c)(2) [Deviation Aug 2025], quotations will be solicited directly from at least three sources. This pre‑solicitation notice is posted in the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE) to promote competition to the maximum extent practicable. 

The NAICS code for this acquisition will be 315990 Apparel, Accessories, and other Apparel Manufacturing, and will be awarded on an unrestricted basis. 

The anticipated award date for this requirement is November 24, 2026. 

Award will be made to a responsive vendor who can fill all requested line items in the attachment.  Price and past performance will also be taken into consideration.  Vendors with negative performance evaluations in the proceeding 2 years from the closing date of this announcement will not be considered for an award.  

IMPORTANT: Any contractor interested in obtaining a contract award with the Federal Bureau of Prisons must be registered in https://www.sam.gov. In order to qualify for award, your business size metrics information entered in your SAM registration must be less than or equal to the size standard specified above. If you have questions about SAM, Government procurements in general, or need assistance in the preparation of your bid/proposal/offer, a local Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) may be able to help. The Procurement Technical Assistance Program was authorized by Congress in 1985 in an effort to expand the number of businesses capable of participating in the Government marketplace. To locate a PTAC near you, go to http://www.aptac-us.org. 

This synopsis is intended only for those who would be entering into a Prime contract with the FBOP for the entirety of this project. The FBOP does not award subcontracts. Subcontracts (if applicable/necessary) are the responsibility of the Prime contractor. The FBOP has no privity of the contract with subcontractors.