Statement of Work - SV0159-24.pdf

Statement of Work Hydraulic Metal Cutting Shear

UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, INC 14601 Burbridge Road SE

Cumberland, MD 21502

1.1 Background

The Federal Prison Industries program (now operating under the trade name UNICOR) was established in 1934 by an Executive Order issued by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. On January 1, 1935, FPI officially began operations as a wholly-owned corporation of the United States Government. More than eighty-seven years after its establishment, the program continues to operate at no cost to taxpayers and benefits communities across the Nation creating safer prisons and reducing inmate recidivism. The mission of Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (FPI) is to protect society and reduce crime by preparing inmates with job training and practical work skills for reentry success. UNICOR restores lives by being a thriving corrections program that provides marketable skills and qualifications for inmates to succeed as productive citizens in our communities. We are a diverse, team-based organization where collaboration and respect for the capabilities of all staff and inmates is valued through work that is fulfilling. We deliver a competitive advantage in quality, on-time delivery, service, and cost in an innovative and safe environment that makes us the preferred supplier to our customers. UNICOR has strategic goals: - Maintain and develop meaningful work and job training opportunities to prepare inmates to become law-abiding citizens; – Ensure the corporation remains financially self-sustaining; – Prepare our staff to assume positions of greater responsibility by providing quality training and developmental opportunities.

1.2 Objective

Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR) in Cumberland, MD, is seeking to enter into an agreement with a private sector company to provide a hydraulic metal cutting shear and associated services. Delivery should be closely planned with the factory so the unloading, installation and operator training of the equipment can be scheduled well in advance.

1.3 Period of Performance

The period of performance shall be date of award until date of delivery of the shear and associated services. Lead time will be utilized as an evaluation factor.

1.4 Place of Performance

Delivery will be made to:

Federal Correction Institution - Cumberland UNICOR Sign Factory 14601 Burbridge Rd SE Cumberland, MD 21502

2.1 Contract Deliverables

• Awarded supplier will provide weekly updates of equipment progress and delivery date. Once a firm date for delivery has been established, communication from supplier and delivery driver to UNICOR should be continued.

• Installation and Testing

• Operator Training o The proposal shall include a minimum of two (2) workdays of operator training to be performed onsite at the Federal Correctional Institution, Cumberland, Maryland. This training shall be performed with FPI staff and the Adults in Custody.

o This training shall include the standard operation of the equipment, as well as how to complete regular preventative maintenance according to manufacturer recommendations.

• Warranty

2.2 Access Hours

7:00 A.M. – 2:30 P.M. EST, Monday through Friday. No deliveries are accepted on Federal Holidays.

2.3 Federal Holidays

Delivery shall not be delivered following Federal holidays when the post will be closed. When such holidays fall on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is considered a holiday. When such holidays fall on a Sunday, the following Monday is considered a holiday.

New Year’s Day 1 January* Martin Luther King's Birthday 3rd Monday in January Washington's Birthday 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth June 19th* Independence Day 4 July* Labor Day 1st Monday in September Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October Veteran's Day 11 November* Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day 25 December*

* Holidays that are not designated as a firm day may not necessarily be observed on the date shown.

3.0 Equipment Specifications

• New Hydraulic Shear shall have a 13’ cutting area

• Shear shall be able to cut .125 Aluminum

• Electric hookup is 208 - 3 phase

• Shear shall have a movable foot paddle

*Suppliers must provide specifications in proposal for technical review.

Technical review will be considered “GO” or “NO-GO”.

4.0 Evaluation Factors

Evaluation factors for this requirement are Technical Evaluation, Past Performance, and Price.

• Technical Evaluation - Will be determined by the specifications provided from each supplier as part of their proposal. The Technical Review Team will review specifications as either “GO” or “NO-GO”.

Lead-Time, vendors should provide the adequate lead time as calendar days from date of award until date of delivery.

• Past Performance – Vendors should supply 3 most recent reference on Business Mgmt. Questionnaire of same or similar scope of work. As well as CPARS being reviewed and include with Past Performance evaluation.

• Price

Trade Offs may be utilized to determine best value to the agency.

5.0 Additional Security Considerations

• At contract award and prior to commencement of installation, all tools required to complete the installation must be submitted for prior approval to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

• Contractors will NOT be permitted to bring cell phones, cameras, weapons, ammunition, tobacco products, intoxicating beverages or any other objects/substances that violate criminal laws or are prohibited by Federal Regulations or Federal Bureau of Prisons' policies on institution grounds. Introduction of contraband shall be subject to the penalties prescribed by Title 18 USC 1791.

• Weapons and ammunition of any kind are not allowed on Federal property, including the parking lot.

• Contractor will be permitted to wear jeans inside the correctional facility; however, sleeveless tops, shorts and/or green, camouflage, or khaki-colored clothing will not be permitted. Revealing clothing is not permitted. Clothing shall be professional in nature and appropriate for the work being completed.

• Lunch shall be consumed at the work site. Contractor is responsible for ensuring they have everything they need for their lunch prior to when they check-in at the beginning of their day at the site.

• All personnel entering the institution shall follow security guidelines established in HSPD-12.

• All personnel will be required to clear a metal detector, or other security device in use, each time they enter the secure perimeter.

• Contractor shall be escorted by FPI or FBOP staff at all times.

• Do not give, or offer to give, anything to an inmate.

• Do not bring any correspondence into or out of the institution.

• Do not accept gifts or favors from inmates.

• Leave personal items locked in your vehicle.

• All personnel entering the institution must have a government issued photo ID.

• Vehicle keys are required to be left with the Front Lobby Officer at check-in for the duration of the workday.

• Conduct yourself in a responsible, mature manner.

• Report any unusual action(s) or behavior to FPI or FBOP staff.