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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) Subject: FDA-Authorized Nicotine Pouch Products for Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Commissary Trust Fund Resale RFI Number: RFI-BOP-Nicotine Pouches Issue Date: 05/15/2026 Response Due Date: 05/29/2026 1. PURPOSE This Sources Sought Notice / Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for market research purposes in accordance with FAR Part 10. It does not constitute a solicitation and does not commit the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. Responses will not be considered proposals and will not form the basis for award. The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Trust Fund Branch, is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of supplying nicotine pouch products possessing current FDA-issued Marketing Granted Orders (MGOs) for resale to the inmate population through BOP commissary operations. 2. BACKGROUND The Federal Bureau of Prisons Trust Fund was established in 1930 under Department of Justice Circular No. 2126. This fund was created to support inmate welfare and recreation through the operation of commissary services and other inmate programs. The Trust Fund operates as a self-supporting program, ensuring that funds are accurately and efficiently maintained to benefit inmates' access to approved goods and services. Currently the BOP provides commissary operations for approximately 122 institutions nationwide. 3. OBJECTIVE The intent of this RFI is to assess vendor capabilities, product availability, regulatory compliance, nationwide distribution capacity, pricing structure, and operational support related to nicotine pouch products authorized for marketing and selling by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). 4. SCOPE OF INFORMATION REQUESTED Interested vendors are requested to provide detailed responses addressing the following areas: A. Company Information: 1. Company name and corporate structure 2. Business address and primary points of contact 3. UEI and CAGE code information, if applicable 4. Recommended NAICS and Product Service Code (PSC) 5. Years in business 6. Relevant experience supplying: correctional facilities, government agencies, military commissaries, large institutional retail operations, or controlled retail environments 7. Financial and operational capacity to support nationwide fulfillment, and 8. Distribution and warehousing capabilities B. Product Information: Provide detailed information for each nicotine pouch product proposed, including: Brand name Product description Nicotine strengths available Flavor offerings Unit packaging configuration Shelf life and storage requirements Country of manufacture FDA authorization status FDA MGO documentation or official FDA references Product dimensions and weight Safety Data Sheets (if applicable), and Packaging features relevant to institutional security Vendors shall identify whether products contain: tobacco-derived nicotine synthetic nicotine, and other nicotine formulations 5. FDA COMPLIANCE REQ…

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