Solar Electric Power Stystems FSC Code 6117

Federal Prison Industries (FPI) has announced its intention to produce solar panels, classified under Federal Supply Classification (FSC) code 6117, on a competitive basis rather than exercising its mandatory source status. This means that once FPI begins selling these solar electric power systems competitively, they will remain available on the open market, never to be designated as mandatory source products. FPI has committed not to revisit this status or seek to expand production through the established guidelines process, and the share of the market that FPI acquires competitively will be considered a reasonable market share as defined by applicable federal statutes. Interested parties are encouraged to submit comments or inquiries to FPI’s Board of Directors through designated contact channels. The contract, posted by the Department of Justice under solicitation number SBDM-14-2008, falls under NAICS code 221119 and is partially set aside for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Minority Institutions (MI). The production and place of performance are based in Washington, D.C., with key contacts including Roger M. Martineau and Industrial Specialist Yvette K. Hairston-Mercer available for communication. This initiative reflects FPI's strategic shift towards competitive market engagement in the solar power sector while maintaining transparency and opportunities for stakeholder input.