01 / Contracting Office Profile
Federal Prison Industries, Inc Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code 15UM1A
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 0.9% 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$1.69M
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $1.69M | 18 | 5 | −31.0% |
| FY 2024 | $2.44M | 17 | 8 | +2.7% |
| FY 2023 | $2.38M | 23 | 13 | −7.2% |
| FY 2022 | $2.56M | 16 | 6 | −37.7% |
| FY 2021 | $4.11M | 29 | 9 | −13.4% |
| FY 2020 | $4.75M | 25 | 9 | +37.5% |
| FY 2019 | $3.45M | 29 | 13 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 315280 | OTHER CUT AND SEW APPAREL MANUFACTURING | $12.35M | 35 | 2 | 57.8% |
| 315210 | CUT AND SEW APPAREL CONTRACTORS | $3.32M | 16 | 1 | 15.5% |
| 315990 | APPAREL ACCESSORIES AND OTHER APPAREL MANUFACTURING | $1.88M | 3 | 2 | 8.8% |
| 313310 | TEXTILE AND FABRIC FINISHING MILLS | $1.62M | 11 | 6 | 7.6% |
| 339993 | FASTENER, BUTTON, NEEDLE, AND PIN MANUFACTURING | $925.6K | 34 | 3 | 4.3% |
| 221122 | ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION | $297.8K | 6 | 1 | 1.4% |
| 313110 | FIBER, YARN, AND THREAD MILLS | $292.2K | 18 | 2 | 1.4% |
| 313210 | BROADWOVEN FABRIC MILLS | $242.4K | 8 | 5 | 1.1% |
| 313220 | NARROW FABRIC MILLS AND SCHIFFLI MACHINE EMBROIDERY | $159.2K | 11 | 2 | 0.7% |
| 314999 | ALL OTHER MISCELLANEOUS TEXTILE PRODUCT MILLS | $63.7K | 5 | 2 | 0.3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8305 | TEXTILE FABRICS | $17.48M | 96 | 16 | 81.8% |
| 8415 | CLOTHING, SPECIAL PURPOSE | $1.91M | 5 | 3 | 8.9% |
| 8315 | NOTIONS AND APPAREL FINDINGS | $583.9K | 25 | 4 | 2.7% |
| 8310 | YARN AND THREAD | $576.9K | 15 | 4 | 2.7% |
| 8405 | OUTERWEAR, MEN'S | $330.2K | 1 | 1 | 1.5% |
| S112 | UTILITIES- ELECTRIC | $297.8K | 6 | 1 | 1.4% |
| 3625 | TEXTILE INDUSTRIES MACHINERY | $49.9K | 1 | 1 | 0.2% |
| R425 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL | $42.1K | 2 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 3930 | WAREHOUSE TRUCKS AND TRACTORS, SELF-PROPELLED | $29.6K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 3530 | INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINES AND MOBILE TEXTILE REPAIR SHOPS | $29.1K | 2 | 1 | 0.1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WINSTON-SALEM INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND, INC. | $10.06M | 18 | 47.1% | NAICS 315280 · PSC 8305 |
| BLIND INDUSTRIES AND SERVICES OF MARYLAND | $7.79M | 36 | 36.5% | NAICS 315210 · PSC 8305 |
| SOUTHERN MILLS, INC. | $1.04M | 3 | 4.9% | NAICS 313310 · PSC 8305 |
| IDEAL FASTENER CORPORATION | $893.8K | 32 | 4.2% | NAICS 339993 · PSC 8315 |
| FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY | $297.8K | 6 | 1.4% | NAICS 221122 · PSC S112 |
| BRAND & OPPENHEIMER CO INC | $256.9K | 6 | 1.2% | NAICS 313210 · PSC 8305 |
| AMERICAN & EFIRD LLC | $148.5K | 7 | 0.7% | NAICS 313110 · PSC 8305 |
| EDDINGTON THREAD MANUFACTURING CO., INC. | $143.6K | 11 | 0.7% | NAICS 313110 · PSC 8310 |
| INSECT SHIELD, LLC | $100.7K | 2 | 0.5% | NAICS 313310 · PSC 8310 |
| VELCRO USA INC. | $80.3K | 6 | 0.4% | NAICS 313220 · PSC 8305 |
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 76.2%
Small-business share 0.0%
Set-aside share 13.1%
Average action value $136.2K
Largest recorded action $1.35M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15UM1A25F00000234 | BLIND INDUSTRIES AND SERVICES OF MARYLAND | Sep 26, 2025 | $279.5K | 315210 | 8305 | FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC. FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC |
| 15UM1A25F00000235 | BRAND & OPPENHEIMER CO INC | Sep 26, 2025 | $67.2K | 313310 | 8305 | FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC. FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC |
| 15UM1A25F00000233 | BRAND & OPPENHEIMER CO INC | Sep 23, 2025 | $11.8K | 313310 | 8305 | FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC. FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC |
| 15UM1A25F00000221 | BLIND INDUSTRIES AND SERVICES OF MARYLAND | Sep 18, 2025 | $27.2K | 315210 | 8305 | FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC. FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC |
| 15UM1A25F00000217 | BRAND &OPPENHEIMER CO. INC. | Sep 10, 2025 | $16.8K | 313210 | 8305 | FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC. FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC |
| 15UM1A25F00000211 | BLIND INDUSTRIES AND SERVICES OF MARYLAND | Sep 10, 2025 | $78.3K | 315210 | 8305 | 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
$21.38M in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 157 contract actions and an average action value of $136.2K 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 76.2% 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 315280 and PSC 8305. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.