The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Clothing and Textiles awarded a series of firm fixed-price delivery order contracts under Indefinite Delivery Contract SPE1C122DF085 to Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (FPI/UNICOR), a U.S. federal government corporation. These contracts, with a total ceiling value exceeding $1.4 million, are for the delivery of leather gloves to support the military's clothing and textile requirements. FPI, as a mandatory source of supply for the federal government, has been awarded these contracts to provide a wide range of products and services, including uniforms, apparel, and individual equipment items, to various government agencies.
The original solicitation covered a requirement for heavy-duty "firefighter's" leather gloves, with the resulting contract to be issued as two separate lots, each with a base term and three option years. The procurement is being conducted using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable best value source selection procedures, with evaluation factors focused on certifications, terms and conditions, and first article testing. As a wholly owned government corporation, FPI is not subject to any set-aside designations, and the contracts will be performed in Washington, D.C. to support the DLA's mission of providing critical supplies, including personal protective equipment, to U.S. warfighters.