FPI Production in FSC code 8420 - Follow-up

On January 9, 2009, Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (FPI) posted a "good faith" notice in the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps). In this notice, FPI proposed to manufacture boxer shorts for the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Boxer shorts are classified under FSC 8420, Underwear and Nightwear, Men's. At this time, UNICOR produces brown undershirts under FSC 8420. FPI also produces shorts and trunks, under FSC 8415, Clothing, Special Purpose. The NAICS code for boxer shorts can be either 315211, men's & boys' cut and sew apparel contractors or 315221, men's & boys' cut and sew underwear and nightwear manufacturing. FPI currently manufactures products in those NAICS codes. Therefore, FPI did not consider this to be a "new product." FPI received no comments from any interested party regarding this proposed production, within the 21 days allowed as stated in the January 9, 2009 FedBizOpps notice. Therefore, boxer shorts will be classified in FSC 8420, Underwear and Nightwear, Men's and will not be considered a "new product" for FPI. Interested parties have a right to raise questions at any time with FPI's Board of Directors. Any correspondence should be addressed to: Chief, Strategic Business Development and Marketing, Federal Prison Industries, Inc., 320 First Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20534. Attention: SBDM Branch.