RFI0017-25 Under Mount Task Lights.docx

Request for Information/Proposal (Market Research) FPI-RFI-Under Mount Task Lights # RFI0017-25 Issue Date: March 6, 2025 Submittal Due Date: March 26, 2025

400 First Street, NW

SUBJECT: THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FOR UNDER MOUNT TASK LIGHTS

All information in this request is considered confidential and shall not be used by the Respondent for any reason other than responding to this request. This is a Request for Information (RFI) and your response is NOT an offer. The results of this Request for Information (RFI) will be used to develop an Acquisitions Strategy, AND WILL NOT RESULT IN A CONTRACT OF ANY TYPE.

This request does not obligate UNICOR OFG to pay any cost that any Respondent incurs in the preparation of its response. All cost associated with the preparation of a response to this request will be borne solely by the Respondent. All submitted responses shall become the property of UNICOR OFG and will not be returned.

UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries (FPI) is soliciting proposals for potential contractors to provide under mount task lights to be used in the manufacture of office furniture at three (3) FPI Office Furniture Plants.

Current Locations:

UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries 846 NE 54th Terrace Coleman, FL 33521

UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries 1400 Dale Bumpers Rd Forrest City, AR 72335

UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries Route 716 Ashland, KY 41102

DESCRIPTION/STATEMENT OF WORK

Offerors will provide a comprehensive list of under mount task lights and must demonstrate a record of actual performance or accomplishment in the supply of under mount task lights to be used to the production of office furniture.

FPI UNICOR is in need of various sizes of LED UNDERMOUNT BAR TASK LIGHTS to be used in the production of Office Furniture. In an effort to maximize savings and take advantage of volume pricing, UNICOR will be requesting tier pricing. Technical Specifications:

· 1.2"x1/4" high by 17, 31 AND 44" long

· Minimum 700 to 800 lumens

· Energy Star rated or equal

· UL Rated

· Brushed Nickel/stainless finish

· Must be able to mount left or right

· 10' power cord or longer

· Minimum light distribution (footcandles) of 50 " Color accuracy of 80 CRI or better

· Natural white color

· Temperature ranges 3500K, 4500K, 6000K

· 10 watt , Low profile light

· Cord management clips UNICOR requests that all interested vendors supply their suggested form of installation to use with their particular light products. (screws and brackets, double sided tape and magnets, or any other install products) Method of installation must be compatible with metal, wood and laminate surfaces. If your lights have separate component pieces (light and dimmer switch) please note accordingly.

SAMPLES: All offerors who have not provided this or similar LED products to UNICOR Office Furniture Group shall submit a sample of each size and descriptive literature of the product being offered. Samples will be evaluated for overall look, form, fit, and function of use in UNICOR's furniture line. Samples of lights and all accessory products as well as descriptive literature shall be provided for all products offered. UNICOR will not incur any costs as a result of this RFI.

Offerors shall propose all options not listed as part of the standard light and shall include descriptive literature/specification and pricing sheets. You may provide various styles of lights that meet the technical requirements. All proposals should contain installation instructions, technical information, Environmental information/certifications, as well as any other descriptive literature to include warranty information. UL approval documents shall be provided as part of the written proposal.

Warranty Information:

Offerors shall provide warranty terms for all items proposed and submit a copy of the written warranty.

Offerors may propose additional under mount task lights so long as they meet the specifications listed above.

Offerors should be capable of presenting oral presentations if necessary.

Offerors should be prepared to provide samples of offered products.

UNICOR, FPI is seeking information about the Contractor’s capability to provide under mount task lights to be used in the manufacture of office furniture. All interested parties shall furnish the following minimum information:

1. Name of Company

2. Telephone number and email address

3. Company profile

4. Provide Business Size (i.e. Large, Small, Socio Economic Category)

5. Is your company ISO 9001 certified or any other certifications?

6. Can your company meet the ANSI Bifma Standard?

7. Will your company be able to provide independent testing reports?

8. Any other information the contractor deems pertinent to this request.

Any questions as a result of this Request for Information (RFI) shall be addressed in writing to peyton.perry@usdoj.gov no later than 10:00 am Wednesday, March 12, 2025. No phone calls will be accepted.

Once a solicitation is issued, any prospective offeror must be registered in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) https://sam.gov/SAM before award can be made.

Response Deadline: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 2:00 pm EST Responses shall be sent via email only to Peyton.perry@usdoj.gov.