FPI La Tuna

“Quality Upfit Vehicles for Federal Law Enforcement“

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The Federal Prison Industries facility at La Tuna,Texas, currently provides high-quality, mission-ready vehicles to Federal Law Enforcement Agencies.

With 12 staff members, 150 inmate workers and 27,000 square feet of factory space, FPI La Tuna is able to upfit 100 vehicles a month on a single shift schedule. Another 7,000 square feet of space is available if required, and the warehouse has 34,000 square feet available for warehousing, production or de-manufacturing, as needed.

Upfitting for Safety and Security

FPI La Tuna´s upfitting operation includes supplying customers with light- and heavyduty trucks, sport utility vehicles and various types of K-9 vehicle packages. Law enforcement's garrison section is supplied with different types of sedans and vans. Every one of our product lines receives unique, mission-critical customizations as requested by our customers.We are also working to establish a fully operational, in-house metal fabrication shop, which will allow us to improve product turn-around time and increase customer satisfaction.

Modern Tools and Equipment for a More Efficient Job

The employees at FPI La Tuna are trained in all aspects of the modern machinery located throughout the facility. Most of the mechanical tools are powered by a 300 gallon air compressor that pumps 125psi, delivered to all work bays by drop lines. Each production area is supplied with standard automotive tools and equipment, and the facility is also equipped with:

• A fully-vented drive-in paint booth/dryer
• Lincoln portable arc welder, sp-135
• Lincoln power mig 255 welder
• ESBA mig master
• Plasma cutter
• Pro-cut 55
• Hydraulic press (15 ton)
• Rockwell metal lathe
• Lagun mill
• Chevalier surface grinder
• Bench grinder
• Bench buffer
• Bench wire wheel
• Clausing drill press
• TennSmith 48" break
• Mini bench grinder
• Dewalt chop saw
• Scothman punch press
• 52" sheer saw
• Pipe cutting band saw

A walk-in powder coat paint booth with powder coat bake oven will be added in the near future.

CERTIFICATIONS

FPI La Tuna has received its American Correctional Accreditation (ACA), as well as certification for the paint booth from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).We currently employ a procurement agent with an authorized warrant to purchase under Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR). Our Quality Assurance Manager has completed all required quality assurance courses and the QA department is .