FPI-FED

Federal Prison Industries, also known as UNICOR, is a government corporation that employs federal inmates to manufacture products and provide services sold to federal agencies. FPI has mandatory source status for certain products, requiring agencies to purchase from FPI when available.

Understanding FPI mandatory source requirements helps contractors and agencies navigate procurement options. Agencies may request waivers to purchase from commercial sources instead of FPI. FPI products include furniture, textiles, electronics, and various manufactured goods.