Name | Type | Posted | Actions |
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RFI0002-26 Toner Refill.docx | DOCX | Apr 22, 2026 |
RFI0002-26 Toner Cartridge Refill
Contact and place of performance
Josh Hassler
Bryan, TX 77803
USA
The federal program seeks information from qualified organizations capable of supporting a remanufacturing operation for ink and toner cartridges within a federal correctional facility environment. Under agency supervision, inmate workers will disassemble, clean, repair, test, and reassemble previously used printer cartridges for sale through an agency-managed e‑commerce platform. The agency will provide workspace, i...
View moreThe partner will furnish specialized equipment as required and will provide all necessary materials for remanufacturing, including empty cartridges, inks, toners, components, chips, and packaging. All materials must comply with applicable intellectual property requirements, and the partner must ensure its vendors undergo appropriate IPR vetting.
The partner will operate a quality assurance program to ensure that finished products meet standards for completeness, quality, and packaging durability. The partner will also assume liability for damages caused by its negligence and agree to limitations on recoverable damages. Neither party will be responsible for consequential or punitive damages. Inmate workers will remain under agency authority and will not be considered employees of the partner.
The agency’s name may not be used in advertising or marketing without prior written approval. Profit‑sharing is anticipated, with the partner receiving an agreed-upon portion of net monthly proceeds.
UNICOR, FPI is seeking information about the Contractor’s capability to provide goods and services as detailed in the summary.
Required Information:
Any questions as a result of this Request for Information (RFI) shall be addressed in writing to [email protected] no later than 12:00pm on May 1, 2026. No phone calls will be accepted.
Response Deadline: Friday, May 8, 2026 @ 10:00am EST.
Responses shall be sent via email only to [email protected].
Please review the attached document for details.
Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (UNICOR) issued this sources sought notice, under solicitation number RFI0002-26, to identify qualified organizations capable of supporting a remanufacturing operation for ink and toner cartridges at a federal correctional facility in Bryan, Texas. Under the proposed program, the agency provides workspace, infrastructure, secure storage, utilities, and inmate supervision. Inmate workers, who are not employees of the partner, will disassemble, clean, repair, test, and reassemble used printer cartridges for sale via an agency-managed e-commerce platform. This project is classified under NAICS 325992 Photographic Film, Paper, Plate, Chemical, and Copy Toner Manufacturing and PSC R706 SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: LOGISTICS SUPPORT.
The selected partner must provide on-site and remote training, specialized equipment, and all necessary remanufacturing materials, including empty cartridges, inks, toners, and components. These materials must comply with intellectual property requirements, and the partner is responsible for quality assurance and outbound sales support, including product photography and technical specifications. The partner also conducts outreach to prospects and assists with maintaining web-based sales materials. Compensation is anticipated through a profit-sharing model where the partner receives an agreed-upon portion of net monthly proceeds.
Interested parties must submit a company profile, business size, government contract history, and relevant market or cost data to Josh Hassler by May 8, 2026. The notice, published on April 22, 2026, includes one attachment titled RFI0002-26 Toner Refill.docx. Questions regarding the requirement must be submitted in writing by May 1, 2026. All responses and inquiries are to be directed via email only, as phone calls are not accepted for this market research effort.
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