6 SV0213-26 Amendment 0003 Q and A.pdf
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This document is Amendment 0003 to Solicitation SV0213-26, issued by UNICOR (Federal Prison Industries, Inc.) with an effective date of August 20, 2026. The amendment serves to post the Questions and Answers (Q&A) for the solicitation and is issued under the authority of FAR 15.206 (Amending the Solicitation). The contracting officer is Wesley Newell, Contract Specialist.
The Q&A clarifies requirements for HDPE (high-density polyethylene) engraving sheets for signs under an IDIQ contract. Key specifications include: 299 sheets total over a two-year period of performance; initial release of 10 sheets needed by October 2026; material construction of two 1/8-inch brown outer layers with a 1/2-inch yellow center; colors must exactly match FED-STD-595C Brown 20059 and Yellow 23695 using Pantone color matching; sample submission of 12"x12"x0.75" thick material required before the August 28, 2026 proposal deadline; minimum release quantity of 5 sheets per delivery order with variable frequency based on demand; acceptable thickness tolerance of +/- 1/16 inch; and commercial-grade HDPE is acceptable. Pricing is FOB Destination, and the Government will provide written approval of submitted samples before production begins.
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PAGE OF PAGES AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/ MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE
10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.
10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)
FACILITY
CODE
X
(x)
3. EFFECTIVE DATE
08/20/2026
4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.
1 1
CODE
2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.
Amendment #0003
6. ISSUED BY CODE
7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)
5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)
UNICOR, FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC.
400 First St NW Washington, DC 20534
8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, country, State and Zip Code)
UNICOR, FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC.
400 First St NW Washington, DC 20534
9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.
SV0213-26
9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)
08/20/2026
CODE
11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATIONS
The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and the date specified for receipt of Offers is extended is not extended.
Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods: (a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment number. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.
12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)
13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,
IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.
E. IMPORTANT : Contractor is not X is required to sign this document and return 1 copies to the issuing office.
14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)
Amendment 0003 is to post the Q&A.
Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.
15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)
Wesley Newell, Contract Specialist
15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE
SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED
BY
Signature of the person authorized to sign) (Signature of contracting officer)
NSN 7540-01-152-8070
PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE 30-105
STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-
83) Prescribed by GSA
FAR(48 CFR) 53.243
(X) A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.
B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, Appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103 (b).
C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF :
X D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)
FAR 15.206 Amending the Solicitation.
SV0213-26 HDPE for Signs Q&A
1. Do you have a release schedule for the 299 sheets over the next 2 years?
No, Orders comes various times.
2. How many sheets will you need immediately?
3. How soon will you need this initial release?
October 2026.
4. Please confirm the required layer construction. Is the material required to have two 1/8-inch brown outer layers and a 1/2-inch yellow center, or would a commercially available brown/yellow/brown HDPE engraving sheet with standard cap-layer thickness be acceptable?
two 1/8-inch brown outer layers and a 1/2-inch yellow center
5. Must the colors exactly match FED-STD-595C Brown 20059 and Yellow 23695? If so, what color tolerance or method will be used to evaluate the match?
Yes, exactly match. Pantone
6. What sample size and thickness must be submitted?
12"x12"x 0.75" thick
7. Must the sample be received before the August 28, 2026 proposal deadline?
Yes
8. Should the sample include the exact brown/yellow/brown layer construction and final color match proposed for production?
9. Will the Government provide written sample approval before production begins?
10. Please confirm the required layer construction. Is the material required to have two 1/8-inch brown outer layers and a 1/2-inch yellow center, or would a commercially available brown/yellow/brown HDPE engraving sheet with standard cap-layer thickness be acceptable?
two 1/8-inch brown outer layers and a 1/2-inch yellow center
11. Can you please confirm that these two colors were named differently at one point?
If they were not, are you able to send color swatches?
Yes, we can send color specifics.
12. Delivery order quantities. The solicitation establishes an IDIQ with a total contract quantity of 299 sheets over a two-year period of performance, with funds obligated by individual purchase orders. Because pricing is FOB Destination, freight cost varies significantly with release size. Can the Government provide the anticipated minimum release quantity per delivery order, or an estimate of expected order frequency and size?
5 sheets minimum. Frequency will vary upon demand.
13. Manufacturing Tolerances: What are the acceptable thickness tolerances (+/-) for the overall 3/4" sheet and the individual 1/8" outer cap layers?
1/16"
14. Material Standards: Are there specific UV-stabilization or environmental ratings required, or is standard commercial-grade sign HDPE acceptable if it matches the FED-STD-595C color codes?
Yes, commercial grade will be fine.
| SV0213-26 Amendment 0003 Q and A 8-20-2026 |
| Amendment #0003 |
| UNICOR, FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| 400 First St NW Washington, DC 20534 |
| UNICOR, FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| 400 First St NW Washington, DC 20534 |
| SV0213-26 |
| 08/20/2026 |
| 11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATIONS |
| 13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS, IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14. |
SV0213-26 HDPE Sign Board Q and A
| AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT: | |
| 4 REQUISITIONPURCHASE REQ NO: | |
| 5 PROJECT NO If applicable: | |
| 9A AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO: | |
| X: | |
| 08202026: | |
| letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment number FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE: | |
| 13 THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTSORDERS: | |
| 15A NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER Type or print: | |
| 16A NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER Type or print Wesley Newell Contract Specialist: | |
| 15C DATE SIGNED: | |
| 16C DATE SIGNED: | |
| 2026-08-20T10:29:44-0400 | |
| WESLEY NEWELL |
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