# BOP Hosts D.C. Protective Equipment Industry Day

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) will hold an in-person industry day in Washington, District of Columbia, on December 2–3, 2026, to assess vendor capabilities for correctional emergency-response protective equipment. Vendors must submit an RFI response by November 23, 2026, to obtain a demonstration slot. The event will inform planning for a national contracting initiative beginning in FY 2027; it is market research, not a solicitation or commitment to award.

- Companies interested in demonstrating equipment should submit their RFI response by **November 23, 2026**; the industry day is scheduled for December 2–3.
- The planned FY 2027 initiative may create a future contracting opportunity for protective equipment used in correctional emergency response, but no award or solicitation is announced.
- Procurement teams and suppliers should treat the event as an opportunity to present capabilities and inform BOP’s market planning, not as a current bid opportunity.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Emergency Response
**Published:** October 29, 2026

### Government Entities
- Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)
- Department of Justice (DOJ)

### Sources
- [BOP industry day for correctional emergency-response protective equipment](https://app.govly.com/opportunities/17304271) - SAM