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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 an ink and toner cartridge remanufacturing operation at a federal correctional facility in Bryan, Texas. The program utilizes inmate workers under agency supervision to disassemble, clean, repair, test, and reassemble used printer cartridges for sale via an agency-managed e-commerce platform. The agency provides the workspace, utilities, basic equipment, and supervisory staff, while the selected partner furnishes all specialized equipment, empty cartridges, inks, toners, chips, and packaging. The partner is responsible for ensuring all materials comply with intellectual property requirements and for maintaining a quality assurance program to ensure finished products meet durability and performance standards.
The selected partner must provide on-site and remote technical training to the inmate workforce covering assembly, quality control, and inventory management. This support includes conducting outreach to sales prospects, providing product photography and technical specifications for web-based marketing, and assuming liability for damages resulting from negligence. Inmate workers remain under agency authority and are not considered employees of the partner. Compensation for the partner is anticipated through a profit-sharing arrangement based on net monthly proceeds. This requirement is classified under NAICS code 325992, Photographic Film, Paper, Plate, Chemical, and Copy Toner Manufacturing, and PSC code R706, Support- Management: Logistics Support.
Responses to this market research request are due by May 8, 2026, at 10:00 am EST, and must be submitted via email to Joshua Hassler. Submissions should include a company profile, business size, socio-economic category, recommended contract types, and relevant market or cost data. Questions regarding the notice are due by May 1, 2026. One attachment, titled RFI0002-26 Toner Refill.docx, was included with the notice published on April 22, 2026.
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