FABRIC

Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR) issued an RFI to gather market information for a future five‑year contract to supply a wide variety of fabrics—including standard and antimicrobial types—for its Office Furniture Group, which will be cut and sewn by inmate workers at UNICOR facilities. The fabrics will be used to produce task‑, ergonomic‑, and lounge‑seating, as well as fabric‑covered panels for Systems Furniture, and will be shipped to three UNICOR locations in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Florida. Respondents are asked to confirm interest, domestic manufacturing status, small‑business registration, lead times, pricing indices, and standard order quantities. No award or budget is disclosed; participation does not guarantee a later solicitation. • Supply multiple colors, grades, and styles of fabric (including antimicrobial line) for seating and panel applications. • Intended delivery to FCC Allenwood, PA; FCI Beckley, WV; and a UNICOR site in Coleman, FL. • Goal is to expand domestic small‑business vendor pool; respondents must provide market data and confirm U.S. manufacturing where applicable.