This indefinite delivery contract with the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons (DOJ BOP) is for the provision of Berry Amendment compliant sewing thread to support textile manufacturing operations at Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR) facilities nationwide. The prime contractor, American & Efird, LLC, is a manufacturer of sewing threads and industrial yarns based in North Carolina. The contract has a ceiling value of $9.3 million through November 2024 and serves as the primary mechanism for the Bureau of Prisons to procure thread materials needed for the production of items such as inmate uniforms, military apparel, and other textiles for government use. Multiple delivery orders have been issued against this contract, ranging from $11,000 to over $50,000 in value, to supply Berry Amendment compliant thread to UNICOR plants located in Atlanta, Butner, Edgefield, Jesup, Fort Dix, and other locations. The contract does not carry any small business set-aside designations. The original solicitation sought sources capable of providing textile raw materials, specifically sewing thread, that comply with the Berry Amendment requirements to support UNICOR's textile manufacturing operations for the Department of Defense and other federal agencies. As a long-standing supplier to the federal government, American & Efird appears to utilize its own manufacturing capabilities to fulfill the contract requirements without relying on major subcontractors. This contract award demonstrates the company's specialized expertise and critical role in supporting the textile production needs of the U.S. federal prison system.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| A00001 | Other Administrative Action | $0 | 11/27/23 | |
| Not listed | Not listed | $0 | 11/27/23 |
Name | Description | Awardee | Potential Value (Click to sort descending) | Award Date (Click to sort descending) | Completion Date (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort descending) |
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Delivery Order 15UC0C24D00000511-15UJES25F00000102 | American & Efird LLC | $15.7k | 11/22/24 | 1/9/25 | 11/22/24 | |
Delivery Order 15UC0C24D00000511-15UBEA24F00000412 | American & Efird LLC | $11.9k | 9/13/24 | 10/15/24 | 9/13/24 | |
Delivery Order 15UC0C24D00000511-15UPEK24F00000362 | American & Efird LLC | $13.8k | 7/8/24 | 8/8/24 | 7/8/24 | |
Delivery Order 15UC0C24D00000511-15UENG24F00000274 | American & Efird LLC | $13.2k | 8/26/24 | 9/26/24 | 8/26/24 | |
Delivery Order 15UC0C24D00000511-15UBUT24F00000929 | American & Efird LLC | $33.8k | 9/19/24 | 10/19/24 | 9/19/24 |
Name | Description | Solicitation Number | Federal Agency | Type | Posted Date (Click to sort descending) |
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VARIOUS THREADS-BERRY AMENDMENT COMPLIANT | CT2332-23 | Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Correctional Facilities | Pre-Solicitation 1/2 | 4/19/23, 10:19 AM | |
Various Threads-Berry Amendment | CT2332-23 | Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Correctional Facilities | Solicitation 2/2 | 9/27/23, 2:25 PM |