Opportunity
SAM #15B70026PR000761
RFI for Nationwide Rock Salt and Ice Melt Supply for Federal Prison Institutions
Buyer
BOP National Acquisitions
Posted
July 14, 2026
Respond By
July 29, 2026
Identifier
15B70026PR000761
NAICS
423840, 325998, 424690
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Facilities Management Branch, is seeking information from vendors regarding the nationwide supply of rock salt and ice melt for winter maintenance at approximately 122 federal prison institutions. - Government Buyer: - Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Facilities Management Branch - Products/Services Requested: - Rock salt and ice melt for road and sidewalk safety during winter - No specific part numbers, brands, or quantities provided - Requirements: - Nationwide distribution capability to all BOP institutions - Compliance with relevant regulations for de-icing products - Information on product availability, pricing structure, and operational support - No OEMs or specific vendors are named in the opportunity - The RFI is for information gathering only and does not constitute a purchase order or contract
Description
The Federal Bureau of Prisons Facilities Management Branch provides Buildings and Grounds maintenance operations utilizing inmate work programing, staffed journeyman level tradesmen, and contractors to maintain current, modernize or modify facilities as well as construct new to meet ever changing mission requirements. Currently the BOP provides facilities and maintenance operations for approximately 122 institutions nationwide. The intent of this RFI is to assess vendor capabilities, product availability, regulatory compliance, nationwide distribution capacity, pricing structure, and operational support related to rock salt and ice melt for winter road & sidewalk safety maintenance operations at various Bureau of Prisons nationwide.