RFI0026-26 Edge Banding.docx

Request for Information/Proposal (Market Research) FPI-RFI-Edge Banding, FPI Ashland, KY, FPI Coleman, FL, and FPI Forrest City, AR # RFI0026-26 Issue Date: December 18, 2025 Submittal Due Date: January 6, 2026

400 First Street, NW

SUBJECT: THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FOR EDGE BANDING MATERIAL USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF OFFICE FURNITURE AT FPI ASHLAND, KY, FPI COLEMAN, FL, AND FPI FORREST CITY, AR.

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 Acquisition 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 edge banding materials at the following locations:

Current Locations:

UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries 888 State Rt. 716 Ashland, KY 41102

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

UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries

779 SFC 806

Forrest City, AR 72335

DESCRIPTION/STATEMENT OF WORK

This request for information is for the provision of edge banding and molding material. The edge banding and molding is not to blanch or discolor when flexed. Edge banding and molding is not to exhibit shrinkage, or excessive profile distortion during application. No stress marks or discoloration when wrapped around a 2" radius. Product provided must match UNICOR selected laminates from Formica and Wilsonart selected by color and graining. Each offeror will be provided plastic edge trim colors samples which consists of a listing of colors and patterns of either Formica or Wilsonart laminates. All of the edge banding and molding shall be applied to wood sub straights and need to have characteristics that prevent scratches, blemishes, and any undo marring when furniture is in heavy use. Specification compliance shall be determined by UNICOR's Product Support Center which will be testing samples to validate laminate match. During the contract period additional edge band sizes and additional colors maybe added which will need to be validated by Sales/Design and Product Support Center. Application Methods: Automatic Edge bander, Contour Edge bander Color: Slight color variations may be acceptable however, they must be provided to UNICOR's Sales and Product Support Center for approval. Finishes: Available in Satin, Embossed Wood Grain and Textured surfaces. Finish must be smooth and free of defects. Tolerance: Width: + / - 0.025", Thickness: Below 0.100, +/- 10% of nominal thickness Thickness: 2mm Minimum .106", Maximum .125 inch. Profile 2mm: Concave Top: +/- .004" Backside: Minimum .001", Maximum .010". Impact Resistance: Not below 20lbs per inch measured impact test IG-1115. Straightness: .015" to .098" Thickness 0.25" over 3 feet 3mm Thickness 0.15" over 3 feet Interior Use: Only for interior use and not to be exposed to temperatures above 150°F. Primer: Backside is 100% covered with a visible primer for proper bond. Sizes Available: Width: 5/8" to 5.25"/1/16" increments. Availability can vary by finish, color, pattern or thickness. Thickness: .018, .020, .024, .030, 1mm, 1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm 3mm. Maintenance: Clean surface with warm soapy water and wipe clean.

UNICOR, FPI is seeking information about the Contractor’s capability to provide edge banding material to FPI Ashland, KY, FPI Coleman, FL, and FPI Forrest City, AR. 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. 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 Monday, December 29, 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: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 2:00 pm EST Responses shall be sent via email only to Peyton.perry@usdoj.gov.