SAM #15BNAS26PR000007

Market Research for Secure Laptops and Docking Stations for Federal Bureau of Prisons Education Departments

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, under the Department of Justice, is conducting market research for secure laptops and docking stations for use in its education departments nationwide. - Government Buyer: - Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Prisons - Central Office, Washington, D.C. - Products/Services Requested: - Secure inmate laptop devices with: - Transparent chassis - No metal keyboard - No ports except a proprietary docking connection - 8GB RAM, 256GB storage, 2.5" SSD, internal WiFi, 11.6" screen, WiFi 6, 8-hour battery, CPU equivalent to 11th gen 2.8 GHz Intel QuadCore N5100 or equivalent - Secure administrator (staff) laptop devices compatible with the same docking stations - Docking stations with exposed USB, HDMI, and Ethernet ports, using a single proprietary docking connection - Three-year maintenance and support agreement covering wear and tear on peripherals - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Inmate laptops must have a transparent chassis and no metal keyboard for security - Only a proprietary docking connection is allowed on inmate devices (no other ports) - All devices must comply with federal security and procurement standards - Three-year support and maintenance required - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Quantities and part numbers are not specified; this is a market research request

Description

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) — MARKET RESEARCH ONLY

1. Purpose

This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for market research and planning purposes in accordance with FAR Part 10.

This notice:

- Is NOT a solicitation

- Does NOT constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quote (RFQ)

- Does NOT obligate the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract

Responses are voluntary and will be used to determine acquisition strategy, including potential small business set-aside decisions.

2. Requirement Overview

The Government is seeking information from qualified vendors for the following:

Project Area: Federal Bureau of Prisons Reentry Services Division (RSD)/Education Branch

Objective: The Federal Bureau of Prisons is looking for a secure device for inmates and another for Administrator (staff) to be used across the BOP education departments without compromising security or functionality. The BOP also requires compatible docking stations that have exposed USB, HDMI, and Ethernet ports.

3. Set-Aside Market Research

The Government is conducting market research to determine the availability of capable small business concerns and to support a potential set-aside decision in accordance with FAR Part 19.

4. Information Requested from Industry (available in attached document for responses)

Company Information:

- Company name

- UEI number

- Business size and socio-economic status

- Primary NAICS code

- SAM registration status

Capability Statement:

- Relevant experience performing similar services

- Description of technical capabilities

Acquisition Feedback:

- Recommended contract type

- Suggested NAICS code

- Comments on industry standards or risks

- Rough order of magnitude pricing information

5. Submission Instructions

Responses shall be submitted electronically to: sborchert@bop.gov

Subject Line: “RFI Response — 15BNAS26-Laptops and Docking Stations

Submission Deadline: Thursday, July 2, 2026, 14:00 CT

***Responses should include answers on the attached Word document "Information Requested from Industry". 

6. Important Notice to Respondents

This RFI is for informational purposes only.

The Government:

- Will not pay for response preparation costs

- Will not provide individual feedback

- May use submitted information for planning purposes

- May issue a solicitation at a later date

Responding to this RFI is not required to compete in any future procurement.

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