The agency is gauging market interest. No bid is being requested yet — submitting a capabilities statement may put you on the radar for the eventual solicitation.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons needs a small business to provide secure laptops and docking stations for inmates and staff without compromising security or functionality.
Key Details
The Federal Bureau of Prisons needs a secure laptop 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.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
The notice doesn't say.
- How will they pick the winner?
The notice doesn't say.
- When and how do you bid?
Submit your response electronically to sborchert@bop.gov by Thursday, July 2, 2026, 14:00 CT.
Routine market research opportunity — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
Heads up — easy to miss
- There's a mandatory submission deadline of Thursday, July 2, 2026, 14:00 CT.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before.
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit (not applicable).
- Find a teaming partner who already has the required capabilities.