Request for Information.CT2342-23.docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION/MARKET SURVEY

FPI-RFI-CT2342-23 August 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: Fabric and Ticking for Mattress Production The primary objective of this RFI will be used by the Contracting Staff to develop an acquisition strategy on raw material used to produce mattresses for government agencies at various UNICOR factories located throughout the United States

General:

Federal Prison Industries, (UNICOR) currently produces mattresses 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: Friday, August 25, 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, August 25, 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:

1.UNICOR Part Number FAB1011 (120,000 yards estimated)

TICKING,POLY,MAR/GRY,88"W,FABRIC

TICK,POLY,

MAR/GRY,88"WIDTH

UNICOR PART NUMBER: FAB1011

DESCRIPTION:SATIN TICKING, 100% POLYESTER

ADJECTIVE:TICK,POLY

SIZE:88"WIDTH

COLOR:RUBY,GREY

UNIT/MEASURE: YD.

SATIN TICKING, 100 % POLYESTER SATIN

KNIT CONSTRUCTION WIDTH: 88" (+2"/-0");

WEIGHT: 3.2 OZ PER SQ

YD (+/- 10%);

COLOR: INMAN RUBY (WITHGREY FLORAL PATTERN).

COLOR TO BE FAST AND INSOLUBLE.

MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING:

A. ASTM F 1085-19, Standard Specification for Mattress and Box Springs for use in Berth in Marine Vessels B. 16 CFR PART 1632, Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads.

C. IAW PPP-P-1134 Packaging Cotton, Cotton-Synthetic Fiber

PUT UP: 135 LINEAR YARDS WITH A PAPER TUBE CORE.

TUBE CORE A MINIMUM OF 2" DIAMETER (I.D)

2. UNICOR Part Number FAB0482 (80,000 yards estimated)

TICKING,POLY,88"W,BLUE FABRIC

TICK,POLY,88"W,PPP-P-1134

TICK,88"W*

UNICOR PART NUMBER: FAB0482

DESCRIPTION: FABRIC, SATIN TICKING, 100% POLYESTER

ADJECTIVE:TICK, POLY

SIZE:88"WIDTH

COLOR:BLUE

U/MEASURE:YD.

SATIN TICKING 100% POLYESTER SATIN

KNIT CONSTRUCTION. WIDTH: 88" (+2"/-0");

WEIGHT: 3.2 OZ PER LINEAR YARD.

COLOR: BLUE (WITH GREY/WHITE FLORAL PATTERN).

COLOR TO BE FAST AND INSOLUBLE.

MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING:

A. ASTM F 1085-19, Standard Specification for Mattress and Box Springs for use in Berth in Marine Vessels B. 16 CFR PART 1632, Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads.

C. IAW PPP-P-1134 Packaging Cotton, Cotton-Synthetic Fiber

PUT UP: 135 LINEAR YARDS WITH A PAPER TUBE CORE

TUBE CORE A MINIMUM OF 2" DIAMETER (I.D)

3. UNICOR Part Number FAB9662 (90,000 yards estimated)

NYLON-200-DENIER-FR-URETHANE-CTD-FABRIC

NYLON-200-DENIER-FR-URETHANE-COATED-FABRIC

Nylon-Fabric 60 Inches Wide +2 -0 Color: Blue (Navy) Unicor Part Number: FAB9662 Unit of Measure: YD

A CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE AND RELATED TEST DATA BELOW SHALL ACCOMPANY

OR PRECEDE EACH SHIPMENT OF MATERIAL. FAILURE TO PROVIDEE THESE

DOCUMENTS MAY BE CAUSE FOR REJECTION OF SHIPMENT.

WEIGHT: 4.5 oz/sq. yd (+/- 5%) IN CONFORMANCE WITH ASTM D3776 COLOR: Navy

LENGTH: 60" (- 0" / + 2")

ROLL PUT UP: 125 Yards (+/- 25 Yards) MVT: 140 g/sq.m. /24 h IN CONFORMANCE WITHASTM E96 UPRIGHT

MULLEN HYDROSTATE: 240 PSI IN CONFORMANCE WITH ASTM D751

TEAR STRENGTH: 15’’x12’’ IN CONFORMANCE WITH ASTM D5587

BREAKING STRENGTH: 170 LBS X 140 LBS IN CONFORMANCE WITH ASTM D5034

FLAME RESISTANCE MUST PASS TESTING REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN OR PROVIDED

FOR DESIGNATED FABRIC AT NFPA 701, CAL117-2013, AND 16 C.F.R. PART 1632,

CLASS B

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