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| U. S. Department of Justice | UNICOR | |
| Federal Prison Industries, Inc. |
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION/MARKET SURVEY
FPI-RFI-CT2332-23 April 18, 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: VARIOUS THREADS-BERRY AMENDMENT COMPLIANT The primary objective of this RFI will be used by the Contracting Staff to develop an acquisition strategy on raw materials used to produce military uniforms for the DOD at various UNICOR factories located throughout the United States.
General:
Federal Prison Industries, (UNICOR) currently produces military uniforms and other textile items 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: TUESDAY, May 16, 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 Tuesday, May 16, 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:
*PLEASE NOTE: THE BELOW LIST IS A SAMPLE OF COMMONLY USED THREADS. FOR A COMPLETE LIST PLEASE SEND A REQUEST TO Aaron.Mitchell2@usdoj.gov
1. Thread Poly-Covered, Poly-Core Type II 80 Tan Estimated Yearly Quantity: 500,000 yards
UNICOR PART # : THD8000TN
POLY CORE POLY COVER
TEX SIZE: 80
COLOR: TAN 499
DESCRIPTION: THREAD
ADJ: POLY COVERD/POLY CORE- TYPE II
PLY: 2, 3 OR 4
U/M: YARD
USED ON: ATTACH BUTTON OPERATION ONLY ACU COAT & TROUSER- TYPE I
I.A.W: : A-A-50199A AND 3.5.5 OF GL/PD 14-04A ACU COAT
I.A.W: :A-A-50199A AND GL/PD 14-05A ACU TROUSER
TESTING REQUIRED I.A.W: A-A-50199A
MATERIAL MUST BE COMPLIANT WITH DFARS 252.225-7012 PREFERENCE FOR
CERTAIN DOMESTIC COMMODITIES. " CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE
REQUIRED"
TEST REPORTS ARE REQUIRED PER: I.A.W. D.P.S.C.M. 4155.3
BREAKING STRENGTH: 7.2 LBS MIN
ELONGATION: 32% MAX , TWIST DIRECTION (Z TWIST) : LEFT (Z)
| 2. | Thread Meta-Aramid, Spun, Staple Type I |
| Estimated Yearly Quantity: 12,000,000 yards |
UNICOR PART#: THD0060FR
TEX SIZE: 50 TO 60
COLOR: TAN 499
DESCRIPTION: THREAD
ADJ: META-ARAMID,SPUN,STAPLE
TYPE: I
PLY: 3
U/M: YARD
I.A.W: A-A-55217A AND 3.5.6 OF GL/PD 14-04A - FOR ACU COAT
I.A.W: A-A-55217A AND 3.5.3.1 OF GL/PD 14-05A - FOR ACU TROUSER
MATERIAL MUST BE COMPLIANT WITH DFARS 252.225-7012 PREFERENCE
FOR CERTAIN DOMESTIC COMMODITIES.
"CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE REQUIRED"
TEST REPORTS ARE REQUIRED PER:I.A.W. D.P.S.C.M.4155.3
THIS MATERIAL WILL BE USED ON CONTRACT_______________________.
BREAKING STRENGTH INITIAL: 3.0 LBS (Min.)
ELONGATION MAXIUM: 30%
| 3. | Thread Poly/Poly Type II 40 |
| Estimated Yearly Quantity: 3,000,000 yards |
THD, POLY-COVERD-POLY-CORE, TYII, 40, TAN499
UNICOR PART # : THD0821TN
POLY CORE POLY COVER
TEX SIZE: 40
COLOR: TAN 499
DESCRIPTION: THREAD
ADJ: POLY COVERD/POLY CORE
TYPE: II
PLY: 2
U/M: YARD
I.A.W: : A-A-50199A AND 3.5.5 OF GL/PD 14-04A ACU COAT
I.A.W: :A-A-50199A AND GL/PD 14-05A ACU TROUSER
TESTING REQUIRED I.A.W: A-A-50199A
MATERIAL MUST BE COMPLIANT WITH DFARS 252.225-7012 PREFERENCE FOR
CERTAIN DOMESTIC COMMODITIES. " CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE
REQUIRED"
TEST REPORTS ARE REQUIRED PER: I.A.W. D.P.S.C.M. 4155.3
BREAKING STRENGTH: 3.7 LBS MIN
ELONGATION: 30% MAX , TWIST DIRECTION (Z TWIST) : LEFT
| 4. | Thread Polyeter-covered Tex 30 | |
| Estimated Yearly Quantity: 4,000,000 yards |
UNICOR PART NUMBER: THD0968
TEX SIZE: T-30, TICKET SIZE: MF-70
TWIST DIRECTION (Z TWIST): LEFT (Z)
DESCRIPTION: THREAD
ADJECTIVE: POLYESTER WRAP
SIZE: TEX 30
COLOR: BLACK
U/M: YD
THE THREAD SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH STANDARD COMMERCIAL PRACTICE,
THE COLOR OF THE THREAD SHALL BE A GOOD MATCH TO THE BASIC MATERIAL.
THE FINISHED THREAD SHALL HAVE NO CHEMICAL FINISHES OR TREATMENTS OTHER
THAN THOSE COMMONLY USED ON COMMERCIAL THREADS. 12,000 YDS PER CONE
TESTED.
IAW A-A-50199 VERIFIED PER CRFD/PD 99-01B DATED MARCH 05,2008
AND/OR CR/PD 04-07A DATED JUNE 11, 2007
CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE IS REQUIRED.
MATERIAL MUST BE COMPLIANT WITH DFARS 252.225.7012.
PREFERENCE FOR CERTAIN DOMESTIC COMMODITIES.
TEST REPORTS ARE REQUIRED I.A.W. D.P.S.C.M.4155.3
| 5. | Thread Type I Poly Core/Cotton Cover | |
| Estimated Yearly Quantity: 10,000,000 yards |
UNICOR PART #: THD0209
POLY CORE/COTTON COVER OR POLY CORE/POLY COVER
TICKET NUMBER: 50
COLOR: KHAKI P-1 - C.A. 66019 OR COLOR CHIP 30277 OF FED STD-595
DESCRIPTION: THREAD
SHALL CONFORM TO/BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH: C.I.D. A-A-50199A
TEX SIZE: 36 - 45
TYPE I POLY CORE/COTTON COVER OR TYPE II POLY CORE/POLY COVER
PLY: 2
U/M: YD
CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE SHALL PRECEDE
OR ACCOMPANY EACH SHIPMENT.
MINIMUM BREAKING STRENGTH: 3.2 LBS TYPE I - 3.7 LBS TYPE II
ELONGATION: 30% (MAX)
TWIST DIRECTION: THE DIRECTION OF THE FINAL TWIST SHALL BE "Z"
MATERIAL MUST BE COMPLIANT WITH DFARS 252.225-7012
PREFERENCE FOR CERTAIN DOMESTIC COMMODITIES.
CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE AND PASSING
TEST REPORTS ARE REQUIRED I.A.W. D.P.S.C.M.4155.3
| 6. | Thread Type I, 24-27 Aramid |
| Estimated Yearly Quantity: 8,000,000 yards |
UNICOR PART#: THD0027FR
TEX SIZE: 24 TO 27
COLOR: TAN 499
DESCRIPTION: THREAD
ADJ: META-ARAMID,SPUN,STAPLE
TYPE: I
PLY: 2
U/M: YARD
I.A.W: A-A-55217A AND 3.5.6 OF GL/PD 14-04A - FOR ACU COAT
I.A.W: A-A-55217A AND 3.5.3.1 OF GL/PD 14-05A - FOR ACU TROUSER
MATERIAL MUST BE COMPLIANT WITH DFARS 252.225-7012 PREFERENCE
FOR CERTAIN DOMESTIC COMMODITIES.
"CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE REQUIRED"
TEST REPORTS ARE REQUIRED PER:I.A.W. D.P.S.C.M.4155.3
THIS MATERIAL WILL BE USED ON CONTRACT_______________________.
BREAKING STRENGTH INITIAL: 1.6 LBS (Min.)
ELONGATION MAXIUM: 30%
TWIST DIRECTION (Z twist): LEFT (Z)
| 7. | Thread Type I, Poly Core, Cotton Cover T-40 |
| Estimated Yearly Quantity: 10,000,000 yards |
UNICOR PART #:THD0251
POLY CORE COTTON COVER
TEX NUMBER:
COLOR: TOBOGGAN ORANGE, #C.A.32111
DESCRIPTION:THREAD
ADJ:COTTON COVERED/POLY CORE
TEX SIZE:T-40
TICKET SIZE:M-50
TYPE:I
PLY:2
U/M:YARD
PROCUREMENT SPEC:A-A-50199
TEX SIZE:T-40
TICKET SIZE:M-50
YARN SIZE:29/2
STRENGTH SINGLE END:3.57 LBS
ELONGATION:22.55%
SHRINKAGE:1.00%
LOOP STRENGTH:4.65 LBS
MELTING POINT:
LOCK STITCH SEAM STRENGTH:42.5 LBS
CHAIN STITCH SEAM STRENGTH:48.6 LBS
TWIST DIRECTION (Z twist): LEFT (Z)
MIN TWIST PER INCH:20
SPOOL OFF DIRECTION (Q wind): CLOCKWISE
NEEDLE SIZE METRIC:90
| 8. | Thread Type I, Aramid, 70-80, Ply 4 |
| Estimated Yearly Quantity: 10,000,000 yards |
UNICOR PART#: THD0080FR
TEX SIZE: 70 TO 80
COLOR: TAN 499
DESCRIPTION: THREAD
ADJ: META-ARAMID,SPUN,STAPLE
TYPE: I
PLY: 4
U/M: YARD
I.A.W: A-A-55217A AND 3.5.6 OF GL/PD 14-04A - FOR ACU COAT
I.A.W: A-A-55217A AND 3.5.3.1 OF GL/PD 14-05A - FOR ACU TROUSER
MATERIAL MUST BE COMPLIANT WITH DFARS 252.225-7012 PREFERENCE
FOR CERTAIN DOMESTIC COMMODITIES.
"CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE REQUIRED"
TEST REPORTS ARE REQUIRED PER:I.A.W. D.P.S.C.M.4155.3
THIS MATERIAL WILL BE USED ON CONTRACT_______________________.
BREAKING STRENGTH INITIAL: 4.5 LBS (Min.)
ELONGATION MAXIUM: 30%
TWIST DIRECTION (Z twist): LEFT (Z)
| 9. | Thread Type II, Tex 60, Poly Core, Poly Cover |
| Estimated Yearly Quantity: 15,000,000 yards |
THD, POLY-COVERD-POLY-CORE, TYII, 60, TAN499
UNICOR PART # : THD0038TN
POLY CORE POLY COVER
TEX SIZE: 60
COLOR: TAN 499
DESCRIPTION: THREAD
ADJ: POLY COVERD/POLY CORE
TYPE: II
PLY: 2 OR 3
U/M: YARD
I.A.W: : A-A-50199A AND 3.5.5 OF GL/PD 14-04A ACU COAT
I.A.W: :A-A-50199A AND GL/PD 14-05A ACU TROUSER
TESTING REQUIRED I.A.W: A-A-50199A
MATERIAL MUST BE COMPLIANT WITH DFARS 252.225-7012 PREFERENCE FOR
CERTAIN DOMESTIC COMMODITIES. " CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE
REQUIRED"
TEST REPORTS ARE REQUIRED PER: I.A.W. D.P.S.C.M. 4155.3
BREAKING STRENGTH: 4.7 LBS MIN
ELONGATION: 30% MAX
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