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Laptops and Docking Stations - Sources Sought ONLY
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The Federal Bureau of Prisons, through the Department of Justice’s National Acquisitions office, is conducting market research under a Request for Information (RFI) identified as 15BNAS26PR000007 to assess industry capabilities for supplying secure, tamper-resistant educational laptops and docking stations for use by inmates and staff in classroom settings across its nationwide network of facilities. This RFI is strictly for planning and acquisition strategy development under FAR Part 10 and is not a solicitation, nor does it obligate the government to issue a future contract or award any purchase. Responses are voluntary and will inform potential set-aside decisions for small businesses under FAR Part 19, with a primary NAICS code of 334111. The government seeks technical details on devices that must feature a transparent chassis with no metal in the keyboard, no external ports, a single proprietary docking connection, Wi-Fi 6 capability via Intel AX201 or equivalent, an 11.6-inch screen, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, an 11th-generation Intel N5100 or higher processor, expanded BIOS controls, and operating system flexibility. Staff devices and inmate devices must be distinct, with compatible docking stations providing exposed USB, HDMI, and Ethernet ports. A three-year maintenance and support agreement covering peripheral wear and tear is required, along with the ability to deliver to approximately 122 correctional institutions, six regional offices, a central headquarters, two training centers, and twenty-two reentry management offices, including locations in Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Vendors must provide company information including UEI, SAM registration status, business size, and socio-economic designation, as well as capability statements demonstrating previous experience and technical proficiency. Responses must include recommended contract types, suggested NAICS codes, comments on industry standards or risks, and rough order of magnitude pricing. Compliance with Section 508, the Trade Agreements Act, FISMA, NIST, FIPS, FedRAMP, DOJ Procurement Guidance Document 15-03, and HSPD-12 is mandatory. All submissions must be made via a designated Word document template to sborchert@bop.gov by July 2, 2026, at 14:00 CT, with the exact subject line specified; no payment will be made for response preparation, and no individual feedback will be provided.
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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) — MARKET RESEARCH ONLY
1. Purpose
This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for market research and planning purposes in accordance with FAR Part 10.
This notice:
- Is NOT a solicitation
- Does NOT constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quote (RFQ)
- Does NOT obligate the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract
Responses are voluntary and will be used to determine acquisition strategy, including potential small business set-aside decisions.
2. Requirement Overview
The Government is seeking information from qualified vendors for the following:
Project Area: Federal Bureau of Prisons Reentry Services Division (RSD)/Education Branch
Objective: The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) seeks to expand secure educational technology within its institutions by implementing controlled, tamper‑resistant electronic devices for use by inmates and staff in classroom environments. The objective of this procurement is to acquire secure, tamper‑resistant educational laptops for inmates and staff, along with supporting docking stations and authorized peripherals, consistent with FBOP security, technical, and operational requirements.
3. Set-Aside Market Research
The Government is conducting market research to determine the availability of capable small business concerns and to support a potential set-aside decision in accordance with FAR Part 19.
4. Information Requested from Industry (available in attached document for responses)
Company Information:
- Company name
- UEI number
- Business size and socio-economic status
- Primary NAICS code
- SAM registration status
Capability Statement:
- Relevant experience performing similar services
- Description of technical capabilities
Acquisition Feedback:
- Recommended contract type
- Suggested NAICS code
- Comments on industry standards or risks
- Rough order of magnitude pricing information
5. Submission Instructions
Responses shall be submitted electronically to: sborchert@bop.gov
Subject Line: “RFI Response — 15BNAS26-Laptops and Docking Stations
Submission Deadline: Thursday, July 2, 2026, 14:00 CT
***Responses should include answers on the attached Word document "Information Requested from Industry".
6. Important Notice to Respondents
This RFI is for informational purposes only.
The Government:
- Will not pay for response preparation costs
- Will not provide individual feedback
- May use submitted information for planning purposes
- May issue a solicitation at a later date
Responding to this RFI is not required to compete in any future procurement.
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