Ballistic Nylon, Black
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1030984937
- Agency
-
Correctional Facilities
Bureau of Prisons, Department of Justice
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 325220 Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing
- PSC
- 4020 Fiber Rope, Cordage, And Twine
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR) is seeking pricing information for an estimated annual quantity of 3,000 yards of 60-inch wide black ballistic nylon to inform its acquisition strategy for raw materials used in the production of ballistic vests for the Department of Defense and other federal agencies. Respondents are to provide pricing under various scenarios for meeting or being waived from Berry Amendment and Trade Agreement requirements. The response deadline is December 1, 2023 with responses to be emailed to the point of contact listed.
This requirement has been set aside for total small business participation. The estimated annual quantity of black ballistic nylon needed is 3,000 yards, with respondents to provide pricing under domestic/Trade Agreement designated country sources meeting Berry Amendment requirements as well as pricing without such restrictions. NAICS code 339994 and PSC code 8465 cover ballistic fabrics and materials, with current contractors including protective equipment manufacturers. No award values were provided, though the objective is to support ballistic vest production at various UNICOR factory locations.
Notice text
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION/MARKET SURVEY
FPI-RFI-1030984937 November 24, 2023
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 in 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: Ballistic Nylon, Black 60” wide.
The primary objective of this RFI will be used by the Contracting Staff to develop an acquisition strategy on raw materials used to produce ballistic vest for the DOD and other government agencies at various UNICOR factories located throughout the United States.
General:
Federal Prison Industries, (UNICOR) currently produces ballistic vest for various federal agencies to include DOD and GSA. 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 of both the US Military and other various Federal Agencies.
All interested parties shall furnish the following minimum information:
- Name of Company
- Telephone number, fax number, and e-mail address
- Business Size (i.e., Large, Small, Socio-economic category)
- State if Company is Manufacturer or Non-Manufacturer
- Any other information Contractor deems pertinent to this request
Response Deadline: Friday, December 1st, 2023 AT 2:00 PM EST
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 (EST) on Friday, December 1, 2023.
Responses shall be sent via email only to Aaron Mitchell at Aaron.Mitchell2@usdoj.gov
Please provide the following information regarding each of the items listed under 1.0:
1. Can this material be sourced/manufactured domestically and meet Berry Amendment requirements? If so, please provide an estimated cost per yard 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 per yard delivered and delivery ARO.
3. Can this material be sourced and provided if waived from all Berry and TAA requirements? If so, please provide an estimated cost per yard delivered and delivery ARO.
1.0 List of Materials/Estimated Year Quantity:
Estimated quantity for one year 3,000 yards.
NYL0006
BALLISTIC,NYLON,CL.2,BLACK,60"WIDE*
BALLISTIC,NYLON,CL.2,BLACK,60"WIDE*
THE CLOTH SHALL BE WATER-REPELLENT
TREATED MEETING ALL REQUIREMENTS OF
CLASS 2 PER MIL-C-12369F, WITH A
SUITABLE CLEAR POLYURETHANE COATING.
UNICOR PART NUMBER::NYL0006
DESCRIPTION:BALLISTIC NYLON
ADJECTIVE: WATER-REPELLENT TREATED
TYPE:N/A
CLASS: 2
MATERIAL:NYLON
SIZE: 60"WIDE
COLOR: BLACK
PRODUCT: BOP VESTS
MIL SPEC: MIL-C-12369F
ITEM: NYL0006
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Request for Information.1030984937.docx | DOCX document |
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