Request for Information .docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION/MARKET SURVEY

FPI-RFI-2024-01 August 1, 2024

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 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: Automotive Hardware The primary objective of this RFI will be used by the Contracting Staff to develop an acquisition strategy on raw materials used to produce vehicles for government agencies at various UNICOR factories located throughout the United States.

General:

Federal Prison Industries, (UNICOR) currently up-fits law enforcement vehicles for various federal agencies. 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.

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 16th, 2024 AT 2:00 PM CST 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 (CST) on Friday, August 16th, 2024.

Responses shall be sent via email only to Tyler Speer at tyler.speer2@usdoj.gov **Please note, the part numbers provided below are our internal number** Please provide the following information regarding each of the items listed under 1.0:

1. Can this material be sourced/manufactured domestically? If so, please provide an estimated cost 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 delivered and delivery ARO.

3. Can this material be sourced, provided and remain in compliance with TTA Requirements? If so, please provide an estimated cost delivered and delivery ARO.

1.0 List of Materials/Estimated Year Quantity:

1. RNG0680 RING-TERMINAL,NYLON-INSL,16-14GA,1/4 (6,000EA)

MATERIAL:

THIS IS A NYLON INSULATED RING TERMINAL

2011 SPECIFICATIONS:

Funnel Entry Insulation Grip WIRE SIZE: 16-14 Guage

STUD SIZE: 1/4

INSULATION COLOR: Blue

2. RIV0048 ALUM/STL-RIVET,FLANGE-HEAD,3/16,1/2-5/8 (400EA)

MATERIAL:

THIS IS A OPEN-END BLIND RIVET WITH A LARGE FLANGE HEAD

2011 SPECIFICATIONS:

HEAD STYLE: Flange RIVET MATERIAL: Aluminum MANDREL MATERIAL: Steel RIVET DIAMETER: 3/16 Inch GRIP RANGE: 1/2 - 5/8 Inch

3. GRM0028 RUBBER-GROMMET,1/4"-I.D.,1/2"-GROOVE (600EA)

MATERIAL:

THIS IS A RUBBER GROMMET FOR WIRE TUBING EXTENDING

THROUGH PANELS

2011 SPECIFICATIONS:

Made Of Rubber Black HOLE INNER DIAMETER: 1/4 Inch GROOVE WIDTH: 1/8 Inch GROOVE DIAMETER: 5/8 Inch

4.FLG0024 KNURLED-NUT-INSERT,.020"-.130",#10-24 (6,000EA)

MATERIAL:

THIS IS A KNURLED NUT INSERT IDEAL FOR MATERIALS THAT ARE

TO THIN TO TAP. THESE KNURLED NUTS WILL EXPAND WHEN

INSTALLED, PROVIDING EXTRA STRENGHT AND INCREASED

RESISTANCE AGAINST SPIN AND PULL-OUT

2011 SPECIFICATIONS:

Zinc Yellow Chromate-plated Steel Usable In Oversized And Irregular Holes High Torque-Out Values High Pull-Out Values Permits Flush Mounting Blind Installation THREAD SIZE: No. 10-24 GRIP RANGE: .020 Inch -.130 Inch HOLE SIZE: 19/64 Inch

5.CLP0034 WIRE&TUBE-CLAMP,NEOPRENE-CVR,5/8",1/2" (600EA)

MATERIAL:

THIS IS A WIRE AND TUBE CLIP WITH A NEOPRENE COVER

2011 SPECIFICATIONS:

Closed Type Furnished Open Zinc Plated Finish Neoprene Rubber Cushion Meets MIL R-3065 And AMS-3209 Specifications TUBE DIAMETER: 5/8 Inch WIDTH: 1/2 Inch MOUNTING BOLT SIZE: 1/4 Inch THICKNESS: .032 Inch

INDUSTRY NUMBER: -10

6.CBL0311 18103-X,PYTHON,STD.,CABLE,TIES,BLK,8" (60,000EA)

PYTHON STANDARD CABLE TIES COLOR:BLACK

SIZE:8" (1000 PER PACK)

(MAR. 2016)

7.AUT3752 HEAT-SHRINK,ADHESIVE-LINED,3/16" (48,000IN)

ALL SPECIFICATIONS LISTED BELOW ARE MANDATORY!

SPECIFICATIONS:

THIS IS A 3:1 ADHESIVE LINED HEAT SHRINK TUBING DESIGNED

FOR USE IN WIRE IDENTIFICATION, WIRE BUNDLING, MECHANICAL

PROTECTION, COLOR CODING, LIGHTWEIGHT HARNESSING,

PHYSICAL PROTECTION OF COMPONENTS, STRAIN RELIEF AND

SOLDER INSULATION.

1. Thin Dual Wall Design.

2. Outer Wall Made Of Polyolefin Heat Shrink.

3. Inner Wall Made Of A Hot Melt Adhesive.

4. Inner Layer Provides A Water-Tight Seal.

5. 3:1 Shrink Ratio.

6. NOMINAL SIZE: 0.1875 Inch

7. COLOR: Black

8. OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -55 Degrees C To 100 Degrees C

9. SHRINK TEMPERATURE: 100 Degrees C

8.FSE0022 ATO-FUSE,15-AMP,LIGHT-BLUE (800EA)

MATERIAL:

THIS IS A STANDARD ATO AUTOMOTIVE FUSE

2011 SPECIFICATIONS:

Plastic 3/16 Inch Quick-Disconnnect Parallel Tabs

SYMBOL: ATO

RATING: 15 Amp COLOR CODE: Light-Blue

9.FSE0147 ATM,JCASE,BLADE,AUTO-FUSE,ATM-50-AMP (2,000EA)

ALL SPECIFICATIONS LISTED BELOW ARE MANDATORY!

SPECIFICATIONS:

THIS IS A JCASE STYLE HIGH AMP INDUSTRY STANDARD FUSE

DESIGNED FOR LOW-VOLTAGE AUTOMOTIVE AND OTHER

ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS.

1. JCASE Style Design.

2. High Amperage Capability.

3. Provides Increased Time Delay.

4. Provides Low Voltage Drop.

5. UL Listed.

6. Color Coded Amperage Rating.

7. ANSI Standard OCR-A Font For Visual Inspection Systems.

8. Double Spring-Beam Box Terminal.

9. Secondary Locking Feature To Hold Terminal Firmly In Place.

10. RATING: 50 AMP

11. COLOR CODE: RED

12. VOLTAGE RATING: 32V AC/DC

10.FSE0054 MINI-FUSE,20-AMP,YELLOW (10,000EA)

ALL SPECIFICATIONS LISTED BELOW ARE MANDATORY!

SPECIFICATIONS:

THIS IS A MINI STYLE INDUSTRY STANDARD FUSE DESIGNED FOR

LOW-VOLTAGE AUTOMOTIVE AND OTHER ELECTRONIC

APPLICATIONS.

1. Mini Style Design.

2. Plastic Housing.

3. Color Coded Amperage Rating.

4. Built To Exacting OEM Specifications.

5. UL Listed.

6. Fast acting.

7. Parallel Tabs.

8. RATING: 20 AMP

9. COLOR CODE: Yellow

10. VOLTAGE RATING: 32V AC/DC

11. TAB SIZE: 3/32 Inch

11.SCR9850 PAN-HEAD-SCREW,STL,PHILLIPS,6-32,1/2" (4,000EA)

ALL SPECIFICATIONS LISTED BELOW ARE MANDATORY!

SPECIFICATIONS:

THIS IS A PAN HEAD MACHINE SCREW. PAN HEAD

MACHINE SCREWS ARE GENERAL PURPOSE SCREWS

TYPICALLY USED IN NONCRITICAL APPLICATIONS. THESE

SCREWS ARE MOST COMMONLY USED TO FASTEN METAL

TO METAL. THEY ARE DESIGNED TO BE INSERTED INTO

A PRETHREADED HOLE OR MATED WITH A NUT . PAN HEAD

SCREWS HAVE A SLIGHTLY ROUNDED TOP. THE PAN HEAD

PROVIDES A DECORATIVE APPEARANCE, MODERATE

HEAD HEIGHT AND HEAD DIAMETER WITH A FLAT BEARING

SURFACE.

1. TYPE: Pan Head Machine Screw

2. MATERIAL: Low Carbon Steel

3. RESISTANCE: Rust Resistance

4. COATING: Zinc Plated

5. STANDARD OR METRIC: Standard

6. DRIVE TYPE: Phillips

7. DRIVE SIZE: #2

8. HEAD TYPE: Pan Head

9. HEAD DIAMETER: 0.270 Inch

10. HEAD HEIGHT: 0.097 Inch

11. SURFACE UNDER HEAD: Flat Bearing Surface

12. THREAD DIAMETER: #6

13. THREAD PER INCH (TPI): 32

14. THREAD LENGTH TYPE: Fully Threaded

15. MINIMUM THREAD LENGTH: Threaded To Head

16. THREAD DIRECTION: Right-Hand Threads

17. THREAD TYPE: UNC Course Thread

18. THREAD FIT: Class 2A

19. SCREW LENGTH: 1/2 Inch

20. SCREW LENGTH MEASURED: From Under The Head

21. TIP TYPE: Blunt Tip

22. MINIMUM TENSILE STRENGTH: 60,000 psi

23. MINIMUM ROCKWELL HARDNESS: B80

24. MINIMUM REQUIRED STANDARD: ASME B18.6.3

25. MINIMUM COMPLIANCE: RoHS Compliant image1.png