REQUEST FOR INFORMATION RFI OFG-RFI0029-26

The U.S. Department of Justice, through Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR), has issued a Request for Information (RFI) under solicitation number OFG-RFI0029-26 to gather market intelligence on specialty hardware required for the production of federal office furniture by inmate workers. This RFI is not a solicitation for proposals or a commitment to award a contract but serves as a market research tool to inform the future development of a five-year procurement agreement. The government seeks input from industry on the availability, pricing, lead times, and ordering quantities for a range of hardware components including 16-inch, 20-inch, and 24-inch full-extension drawer slides with a minimum 100-pound capacity, various file frame rails and assemblies in black finish, and multiple types of hinges including 110-degree and 120-degree soft-close full-overlay hinges, euro hinges, and associated mounting plates. Estimated quantities are provided for delivery to two correctional facilities—FCI Ashland, KY and FCC Forrest City, AR—though these are for planning purposes only and may vary in a future solicitation. The NAICS code 332510 applies, and no set-aside provisions are in place. Responses are due by June 3, 2026, and all feedback will be used exclusively to shape the structure, specifications, and requirements of a future Request for Proposal, which will be publicly posted on SAM.gov. No contract clauses, delivery schedules, pricing, inspection criteria, or binding terms are included in this RFI, and no award will be made directly from this notice. Primary contact for inquiries is Tiffani Balestrini, with Joshua Hummel available as a secondary point of contact.