Bid guide
How to bid on Office Furniture Systems and Components for the Department of Justice
What the Department of Justice is buying
The Department of Justice, specifically UNICOR, is looking for vendors to supply office furniture systems and components. These items will be used in the manufacture of office furniture. This is a five-year, firm fixed-price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, meaning multiple awards are possible.
Delivery orders will require items within 14 days, with a quantity variation of plus or minus 10% allowed per order. This opportunity is for businesses that can consistently supply these types of products.
Key dates and deadlines
The solicitation was published on August 26, 2026. If you have questions about the solicitation, they must be submitted in writing to Peyton Perry and Brent Ponder by Friday, September 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. No phone calls will be accepted.
Proposals are due by September 25, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Offers received after this exact time and date will not be considered.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for businesses that manufacture or supply office furniture systems and components. The NAICS code for this solicitation is 337111. The government intends to make multiple awards, which could benefit various responsible offerors.
To be considered, your firm must be registered in SAM.gov. You will also need to provide three relevant references for similar items and scope, and complete a Business Management questionnaire.
How to respond
To access the solicitation documents, you will need to click the “View original source” link. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents, though this is not always required.
Proposals, which must be signed and dated, should be emailed to Peyton Perry at [email protected] and Brent Ponder at [email protected]. The email subject line must reference FN1610-26. Ensure you complete the Business Management questionnaire in Section L and acknowledge any amendments.
Tips for a competitive response
The government will evaluate proposals based on several factors, in order of importance: Technical/Warranty (ability to meet specifications), Domestic Content Superiority, Past Performance, Certifications, and Price. Focus on clearly demonstrating your ability to meet all technical specifications and requirements.
Highlight any domestic content superiority your products offer. Provide strong past performance references that are relevant to the scope of this solicitation. Ensure all required certifications are included and up to date. Finally, submit a competitive price that reflects the value you provide.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Federal Prison Industries, INC; the original posting controls.