RFI FOR OFFICE FURNITURE GROUP SALES AND MARKETING

Request for Information (RFI)

UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), Office Furniture Group (OFG) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to gather market research regarding sales and marketing capabilities for their product lines. This RFI is not an offer and will not result in a contract. The information gathered will be used to develop an acquisition strategy.

Respondents are asked to provide:

• Company Name
• Telephone number and email address
• Company profile
• Business Size (Large, Small, Socio Economic Category)
• Any other pertinent information.

UNICOR is specifically interested in capabilities for sales and marketing of systems furniture, case goods, seating, metals, and accessory items. The successful offeror (in a future contract) would be responsible for sales and marketing across the United States, including territories, and would need to cover all existing and future products. Key responsibilities would include identifying customers, making sales calls, closing sales, educating customers on UNICOR's mission and processes, and managing a UNICOR customer database. The sales force must be staffed with at least 2 regional managers and 8 sales representatives, physically located to provide timely responses (within 24 hours) to customers nationwide. The offeror will bear all operational costs for the sales force (salaries, benefits, office costs, travel, etc.).

• National Sales Manager (7 years of federal/commercial contract furniture management experience)

• Regional Managers (minimum 5 years of government/commercial furniture sales experience)

• Sales Representatives (minimum 2 years of government/commercial furniture sales experience) Resumes for all proposed staff are required.

• Submittal Due Date: May 1st, 2026, by 10:00 am EST.

• Questions Due: May 1st, 2026, by 10:00 am EST.

• Submission Method: Email responses only to Brent.Ponder@usdoj.gov.

• Questions Method: Written inquiries only to Brent.Ponder@usdoj.gov.

• All information submitted is considered confidential.

• Responses become UNICOR's property and will not be returned.

• UNICOR will not pay for response preparation costs.

• The successful offeror in a future contract would receive compensation in the range of 3-3.5% of monthly sales.

Request for Information (RFI)

UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries (FPI) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to gather information regarding potential contractors capable of providing installation services for their Office Furniture Group (OFG). The results of this RFI will be used to develop an acquisition strategy and will not result in a contract. This is not an offer, and UNICOR will not pay for response preparation costs.

The required installation services include:

• Teardown of existing workstations
• Installation of new workstations
• Reconfiguration of existing workstations
• Evening/Weekend Work
• Installation of systems furniture, case goods, seating, and accessories.
• Installation may involve unusual site conditions and stair carries.
• Services will NOT include carpeting or painting.
• Entry-level electrical work may be required and must be completed by a certified electrician selected by the offeror.

UNICOR's product lines include:

• Systems: Movable/Demountable Walls, Privacy Screens/Panels, Work Surfaces, Storage Products, Miscellaneous Office Enhancements.

• Case Goods: Baritone Wood, Integrate Laminate, Harmony Laminate, Relevate Wood (all including knockdown product).

• Seating: Ergonomic Task, Lounge, Executive, Guest and Reception, Drafting Stools, Stacking Chairs.

• Tables: Breakroom, Conference, Occasional, Training/Classroom, Float, Coffee, End, Sofa.

• Files/Bookcases/Storage: Lateral files, Stationary/Mobile Storage, Vertical filing Systems, Bookcases (Wood, Metal, Laminate).

• Lockers, Pallet Racking.

• Accessories: Wood Accessories, Monitor Arms, Ergonomic Keyboards, Mouse Pads, CPU Holders, Desk Lights, Access Rails, Cable Management.

• Ancillary Items: Packaged Office, Miscellaneous Items.

• Warehousing/Delivery: Offerors may need to establish installation facilities for receiving, inspecting, and staging UNICOR products. Installation timelines are generally within 14 days of order receipt.

• Site Conditions: Offerors must protect building and property during delivery and installation, including floors, walls, and doorways. Daily cleanup of job sites is required.

• Pricing: All pricing must be based on the US Department of Labor Wage Determination. Some installations may require union scale wages. Pricing is generally based on a 10-workstation per day average.

• Reporting: Daily receiving reports, shortage sheets, damage reports, and trip reports are required.

• Personnel: Offerors must provide specific key personnel, including a National Installation Manager, Regional Installation Managers, Regional Site Installation Managers, and a Go-back Coordinator. Sub-contractors are not sufficient for these roles.

• Security: Staff must have REAL ID and pass security requirements, including NCIC checks.

• Environmental: Encouragement to use EPA approved SmartWay® Transport freight carriers.

• Due Date: May 1st, 2026, by 10:00 AM EST.

• Submission Method: Email only to Brent.Ponder@usdoj.gov.

• Questions Deadline: Written questions must be submitted to Brent.Ponder@usdoj.gov no later than 10:00 AM on May 1st, 2026.

• Company Name

• Telephone number and email address

• Company profile

• Business Size (Large, Small, Socio Economic Category)

• Any other pertinent information.