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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: OFG-RFI0017-26 RFI - STEEL RFI DISCLAIMER This Request for Information (RFI) does not create any representation, either express or implied, that if a tender or procurement process does proceed, that the participant's tender or other form of application (if any) will be given any preference or special consideration. Participants are still required to follow any tender or procurement process that may take place in the future. If a solicitation is released, it will be advertised under “Contracting Opportunities” in SAM.gov. It is the responsibility of potential offerors/bidders to monitor these sites for the release of any solicitation. This RFI does not indicate a commitment to any course of action. Respondees are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will solely be at the interested party's expense OVERVIEW: RFI Federal Prison Industries (FPI) would like to enter into (1) base plus (4) option years if exercised for various types of coil steel, sheet steel, angle steel, expanded metal and other steel and aluminum products. The purchase of these materials is based on the production demand of products based on customer orders from the federal government. Products that will utilize the materials as part of this RFP are as follows: Pallet racking Lockers Storage Cabinets Bookcases Various Metals Products for the Correctional Setting such as Bed Frames and Desks Objective of this RFI is to collaborate with Industry on how best to structure the Request for Proposal (RFP) to ensure: Greater Market Awareness/Participation by Relevant and Capable Suppliers Address Quality Address Assurance of Supply: Ensure Parts are Available When Needed Address Availability of Domestic Small Business Suppliers Lock in Price: How Best to “Lock in Price” While Minimizing Price Risk for Both FPI and Potential Supplier To enable this, we are launching this RFI as a catalyst to this collaborative process in development and participation in eventual RFP by qualified suppliers. BACKGROUND Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (FPI), operating under the trade name UNICOR, was established by statute and Executive Order 6917 in 1934 with a mission to rebuild the lives of individuals who have taken wrong turns in life. FPI's program provides federal inmates with valuable job and life skills, which, upon release from prison, will enhance their prospects for employment and success within their communities, and doing so without spending American tax dollars. FPI is unique in that it is a manufacturing organization operating within the U.S. Federal Government. Currently, FPI is comprised of seven (7) business sectors: Agribusiness, Electronics, Clothing and Textiles, Fleet Services, Recycling, Office Furniture, and Services. Throughout the 85-year history of FPI, these business groups have changed based on market opportunity a…

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