01 / Contracting Office Profile
Federal Prison Industries, Inc Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code 15UELR
Federal Prison Industries, Inc is a federal contracting office within FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES / UNICOR. This profile shows the office’s purchasing scale, incumbent vendors, market classifications, competition, and recent contract activity.
02 / Market Size
Federal Prison Industries, Inc contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2019–FY 2025.
Across FY 2019–FY 2025, Federal Prison Industries, Inc accounts for 3.8% of its parent agency’s net contract obligations. Net obligations include positive obligations and later deobligations recorded during the same period.
03 / Spending Trend
Federal Prison Industries, Inc contract spending by year
Annual net obligations for FY 2019–FY 2025 show whether the office’s recorded contract market is growing or contracting. Actions and vendors indicate whether that change reflects broader purchasing activity or a smaller number of large transactions.
Total obligations$7.36M
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $7.36M | 72 | 20 | +29.5% |
| FY 2024 | $5.68M | 100 | 25 | −38.3% |
| FY 2023 | $9.20M | 103 | 27 | −59.6% |
| FY 2022 | $22.80M | 148 | 34 | −5.6% |
| FY 2021 | $24.16M | 151 | 35 | +177.7% |
| FY 2020 | $8.70M | 136 | 30 | −35.7% |
| FY 2019 | $13.53M | 175 | 35 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does Federal Prison Industries, Inc sit in the federal buying structure?
The office executes procurement within a contracting agency, which belongs to a federal department. Follow either profile to compare this office with the broader organizations directing and funding its activity.
| Organization level | Organization | Code | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contracting agency | FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES / UNICOR | 1542 | View agency profile |
| Federal department | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1500 | View department profile |
05 / Top NAICS Industries
Which industries receive the most Federal Prison Industries, Inc contract spending?
NAICS industries ranked by recorded obligations show where this office’s contract demand is concentrated and how many actions and vendors participate in each market.
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 238390 | OTHER BUILDING FINISHING CONTRACTORS | $25.55M | 138 | 3 | 27.9% |
| 332322 | SHEET METAL WORK MANUFACTURING | $21.08M | 160 | 6 | 23.1% |
| 337215 | SHOWCASE, PARTITION, SHELVING, AND LOCKER MANUFACTURING | $19.51M | 115 | 1 | 21.3% |
| 311119 | OTHER ANIMAL FOOD MANUFACTURING | $6.23M | 75 | 8 | 6.8% |
| 331222 | STEEL WIRE DRAWING | $4.62M | 51 | 2 | 5.0% |
| 331110 | IRON AND STEEL MILLS AND FERROALLOY MANUFACTURING | $4.03M | 22 | 3 | 4.4% |
| 332510 | HARDWARE MANUFACTURING | $2.08M | 47 | 11 | 2.3% |
| 332323 | ORNAMENTAL AND ARCHITECTURAL METAL WORK MANUFACTURING | $1.39M | 14 | 2 | 1.5% |
| 325992 | PHOTOGRAPHIC FILM, PAPER, PLATE, CHEMICAL, AND COPY TONER MANUFACTURING | $1.20M | 26 | 4 | 1.3% |
| 325510 | PAINT AND COATING MANUFACTURING | $1.01M | 42 | 2 | 1.1% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Federal Prison Industries, Inc buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this office.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N054 | INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT- PREFABRICATED STRUCTURES AND SCAFFOLDING | $33.37M | 190 | 2 | 36.5% |
| 9515 | PLATE, SHEET, STRIP, FOIL, AND LEAF | $14.93M | 118 | 4 | 16.3% |
| 9520 | STRUCTURAL SHAPES | $9.32M | 48 | 1 | 10.2% |
| 8710 | FORAGE AND FEED | $6.30M | 79 | 9 | 6.9% |
| 3449 | MISCELLANEOUS SECONDARY METAL FORMING AND CUTTING MACHINES | $6.00M | 32 | 2 | 6.6% |
| 9525 | WIRE, NONELECTRICAL, NONFERROUS BASE METAL | $5.29M | 58 | 2 | 5.8% |
| 7110 | OFFICE FURNITURE | $3.84M | 39 | 3 | 4.2% |
| 3426 | METAL FINISHING EQUIPMENT | $3.59M | 14 | 5 | 3.9% |
| 5340 | HARDWARE, COMMERCIAL | $1.55M | 43 | 11 | 1.7% |
| 8720 | FERTILIZERS | $766.7K | 31 | 5 | 0.8% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Federal Prison Industries, Inc obligations?
Vendors are ranked by recorded obligations to show the office’s leading incumbents, their share of spending, purchasing activity, and primary NAICS and PSC markets.
| Vendor | Obligations | Awards / actions | Share | Primary NAICS / PSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPD ENGINEERING, LLC | $45.94M | 244 | 50.3% | NAICS 238390 · PSC N054 |
| RACO STEEL COMPANY | $12.59M | 86 | 13.8% | NAICS 332322 · PSC 9515 |
| QMF STEEL, INC. | $5.49M | 61 | 6.0% | NAICS 332322 · PSC 9515 |
| NASHVILLE WIRE PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LLC | $4.61M | 51 | 5.0% | NAICS 331222 · PSC 9525 |
| OHIO GRATINGS, INC. | $4.35M | 17 | 4.8% | NAICS 325992 · PSC 3426 |
| LINCOLN COUNTY FARM CENTER, INC | $3.40M | 33 | 3.7% | NAICS 311119 · PSC 8710 |
| HORN MATERIAL HANDLING SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC. | $2.81M | 28 | 3.1% | NAICS 238390 · PSC N054 |
| DOUBLE T TRADING, LLC | $1.70M | 18 | 1.9% | NAICS 311119 · PSC 8710 |
| ALBRIGHT STEEL & WIRE CO | $1.33M | 9 | 1.4% | NAICS 332510 · PSC 3426 |
| LIVESTOCK NUTRITION CENTER, L.L.C. | $944.7K | 16 | 1.0% | NAICS 311119 · PSC 8710 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Federal Prison Industries, Inc award contract work?
Competition, small-business participation, set-asides, transaction size, and action types provide a compact view of how the office structures its recorded contract activity.
Competition rate 99.4%
Small-business share 9.2%
Set-aside share 28.8%
Average action value $103.3K
Largest recorded action $2.85M
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Federal Prison Industries, Inc award most recently in FY 2019–FY 2025?
The latest recorded contract actions inside this profile’s closed fiscal-year window connect award activity with the vendors, markets, agencies, and offices shown above.
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | PSC | Contracting agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15UELR25P00000611 | HOFFMAN AG SERVICES, INC. | Sep 24, 2025 | $30.7K | 115112 | 8720 | FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC. FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC |
| 15UELR25F00000562 | BPD ENGINEERING, LLC | Sep 17, 2025 | -$2.3K | 238390 | 3449 | FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC. FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC |
| 15UELR25P00000595 | RACO STEEL CO | Sep 16, 2025 | $11.7K | 332322 | 9515 | FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC. FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC |
| 15UELR25F00000562 | BPD ENGINEERING, LLC | Sep 16, 2025 | $13.6K | 238390 | 3449 | FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC. FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC |
| 15UELR25F00000583 | BPD ENGINEERING, LLC | Sep 15, 2025 | $85.2K | 238390 | 3449 | FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC. FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC |
| 15UELR25F00000576 | BPD ENGINEERING, LLC | Sep 5, 2025 | $32.2K | 238390 | 3449 | FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC. FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC |
10 / Interpreting the Profile
What does this contract market mean for a supplier?
This profile combines spending scale, the buying hierarchy, incumbent vendors, market classifications, and competition indicators. Read them together before deciding whether Federal Prison Industries, Inc represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$91.42M in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 885 contract actions and an average action value of $103.3K to understand purchasing frequency and transaction size.
Follow the actual buyers
This office sits within FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES / UNICOR and JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF. Use that hierarchy to understand who directs its mission and how its purchasing compares with the broader organization.
Do not confuse scale with access
A large historical total does not mean the same amount is currently open for competition. Use the 99.4% competition rate, set-aside share, recent awards, and current opportunities to estimate what may actually be addressable.
Test market fit and incumbency
Compare leading vendors with NAICS 238390 and PSC N054. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.