Request for Information.1030984937.docx
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This Request for Information from the Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons seeks information from sources for ballistic nylon materials to be used in the production of ballistic vests. Specifically, the RFI requests pricing and delivery information for black ballistic nylon that is 60 inches wide. Respondents are asked to provide pricing for domestic or designated country sources that meet Berry Amendment requirements, as well as pricing without Berry Amendment or Trade Agreement restrictions. The estimated annual quantity of this material needed is 3,000 yards. Responses are due by December 1, 2023 and should be emailed to the point of contact listed. The purpose of this RFI is to inform an upcoming acquisition strategy for these raw materials used in vest production at various UNICOR factory locations for the Department of Defense and General Services Administration.
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| U. S. Department of Justice | UNICOR | |
| Federal Prison Industries, Inc. |
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION/MARKET SURVEY
FPI-RFI-1030984937 November 24, 2023
RFI DISCLAIMER
This Request for Information (RFI) does not create any representation, either express or implied, that if a procurement process does proceed, that the participant’s will be given any preference or special consideration.
Participants are still required to follow any procurement process that may take place in the future. If a solicitation is released, it will be advertised in under “Contracting Opportunities” in SAM.gov. It is the responsibility of potential offerors/bidders to monitor these sites for the release of any solicitation.
This RFI does not indicate a commitment to any particular course of action. Respondees are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense
Subject: Ballistic Nylon, Black 60” wide.
The primary objective of this RFI will be used by the Contracting Staff to develop an acquisition strategy on raw materials used to produce ballistic vest for the DOD and other government agencies at various UNICOR factories located throughout the United States.
General:
Federal Prison Industries, (UNICOR) currently produces ballistic vest for various federal agencies to include DOD and GSA. We are researching sources for our raw materials in manufacturing these end items. In addition to the currently awarded contracts, UNICOR intends to quote on future solicitations of both the US Military and other various Federal Agencies.
All interested parties shall furnish the following minimum information:
1. Name of Company
2. Telephone number, fax number, and e-mail address
3. Business Size (i.e., Large, Small, Socio-economic category)
4. State if Company is Manufacturer or Non-Manufacturer
5. Any other information Contractor deems pertinent to this request Response Deadline: Friday, December 1st, 2023 AT 2:00 PM EST For planning and scheduling purposes, to insure being included in our market research for these products, responses must be received no later than 2:00 PM (EST) on Friday, December 1, 2023.
Responses shall be sent via email only to Aaron Mitchell at Aaron.Mitchell2@usdoj.gov Please provide the following information regarding each of the items listed under 1.0:
1. Can this material be sourced/manufactured domestically and meet Berry Amendment requirements? If so, please provide an estimated cost per yard delivered and delivery ARO.
2. Can this material be sourced from a Trade Agreement "designated country" and finished in the US? If so, please provide an estimated cost per yard delivered and delivery ARO.
3. Can this material be sourced and provided if waived from all Berry and TAA requirements? If so, please provide an estimated cost per yard delivered and delivery ARO.
1.0 List of Materials/Estimated Year Quantity:
Estimated quantity for one year 3,000 yards.
NYL0006
BALLISTIC,NYLON,CL.2,BLACK,60"WIDE*
BALLISTIC,NYLON,CL.2,BLACK,60"WIDE*
THE CLOTH SHALL BE WATER-REPELLENT
TREATED MEETING ALL REQUIREMENTS OF
CLASS 2 PER MIL-C-12369F, WITH A
SUITABLE CLEAR POLYURETHANE COATING.
UNICOR PART NUMBER::NYL0006
DESCRIPTION:BALLISTIC NYLON
ADJECTIVE: WATER-REPELLENT TREATED
TYPE:N/A
CLASS: 2
MATERIAL:NYLON
SIZE: 60"WIDE
COLOR: BLACK
PRODUCT: BOP VESTS
MIL SPEC: MIL-C-12369F
ITEM: NYL0006
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