FDA-Authorized Nicotine Pouch Products for BOP Commissary Resale

The Federal Bureau of Prisons is seeking information on FDA-authorized nicotine pouch products for resale in their commissary operations nationwide.

FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS


General
Open (active)
RFI_BOP_Nicotine_Pouches
May 29, 2026 05:00 PM
May 15, 2026 04:22 PM
Request for Information (RFI)
Federal
Contact
bop-adm-nationalacquisitionssection-s@bop.gov
Description

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Trust Fund Branch is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of supplying nicotine pouch products that have current FDA-issued Marketing Granted Orders (MGOs). These products are intended for resale to the inmate population through BOP commissary operations across approximately 122 institutions nationwide. The BOP is seeking detailed information on vendor capabilities, product availability, regulatory compliance, nationwide distribution capacity, pricing structures, and operational support. Key product information required includes brand name, nicotine strengths, flavor offerings, packaging configuration, shelf life, country of manufacture, FDA authorization status with MGO documentation, and any security-relevant packaging features. Vendors must also demonstrate their ability to comply with all applicable state and local laws, regulations, and shipping restrictions, and describe any product or packaging characteristics suitable for correctional environments. Responses should include company information, product details, FDA compliance documentation, operational and distribution capabilities (including nationwide fulfillment and warehousing), and estimated pricing information. The RFI is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.

Classification Codes
NAICS424940Tobacco Product and Electronic Cigarette Merchant Wholesalers
PSC8975Tobacco Products
Smart Codes
nicotine pouch productsfda authorized productsnationwide distribution
Timeline
May 15, 2026 12:00 PM-Published Date
May 29, 2026 12:00 PM-Response Due Date