REQUEST FOR INFORMATION RFI CW002-26
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Justice, specifically Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR), has issued a Request for Information (RFI) CW002-26 for fabricated metal toolboxes. This RFI aims to gather market information to structure a future Request for Proposal (RFP), expand the vendor list, and increase participation from domestic small businesses. Responses are due June 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
UNICOR is seeking information to establish a three (3) year agreement for toolboxes. These toolboxes are intended for UNICOR inmate workers to upfit vehicles for sale to the Federal Government. Estimated quantities for three years are provided for three delivery locations:
- FCI Bastrop, TX (Item: TOL9685 700 EATOOL,BOX,UTILITY,CHEST)
- FCI La Tuna, TX (Item: TOL9685100 EATOOL,BOX,UTILITY,CHEST)
- FCI Victorville, CA (Item: TOL9685205 EATOOL,BOX,UTILITY,CHEST)
RFI Objectives & Questions
The primary objectives are market awareness and encouraging participation from capable domestic small businesses. Respondents are asked to address:
- Interest in participating and company background information.
- Availability of items from a domestic source.
- Vendor's small business status registration in SAM.
- General market information: industry standard lead times, economic price increase index, and industry standard ordering quantities.
Submission & Deadlines
- Responses Due: Friday, June 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email.
- Email To: Chelsea Walker (chelsea.walker3@usdoj.gov) and Aaron Mitchell (aaron.mitchell2@usdoj.gov).
- Subject Line: "RFI RESPONSE – TOOLBOXES CW002-26 RFI (Your Organization name)".
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified (focus on domestic small businesses for market research)
- Response Due: June 12, 2026
- Published: June 2, 2026
Disclaimer
This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not commit the government to a future procurement. No payment will be made for RFI responses. Potential offerors must monitor SAM.gov for any future solicitation releases.