What types of goods and services does the National Acquisitions office typically procure?

This office primarily procures food commodities, institutional medical equipment, correctional facility infrastructure upgrades, and specialized security systems required to maintain safe and humane prison environments.

Are there specific set-asides for vendors working with the Bureau of Prisons?

Yes, the Bureau of Prisons frequently utilizes small business, woman-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned small business set-asides to meet federal socio-economic goals for its operational requirements.

How can vendors improve their chances of winning contracts with this office?

Vendors should focus on demonstrating experience with secure facility logistics and compliance with strict Department of Justice security protocols, as these are critical factors in the evaluation of proposals for correctional operations.

FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS · Contracting Office

NATIONAL ACQUISITIONS - CO

103 solicitations and awards tracked for this contracting office.

Contracting office103 solicitationsUnder FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS

Solicitations

103

Federal records indexed

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Federal

Federal procurement data

Sub-Agency

FEDERAL PRISON

FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS

Agency

DEPARTMENT

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

About

Acquisition authority and contracting profile of NATIONAL ACQUISITIONS - CO.

The National Acquisitions office within the Federal Bureau of Prisons manages high-level procurement requirements for correctional facilities nationwide. This office focuses on acquiring specialized equipment, food service supplies, healthcare services, and facility maintenance solutions essential for the daily operation of federal detention centers.

Hierarchy: FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS · DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.

Contracting officers at this office issue solicitations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Vendors must be registered in the federal procurement system with a valid CAGE code to receive awards.

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Monthly posted opportunity volume from 2024 onward. Darker = more indexed records.

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