Commercial Item, Fabric, Quilted Lining for Inmate Jackets

This is a solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.3, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is CT2003-10. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-40. The North American Industry Classification System (NAIC) code is 314999 (all other miscellaneous textile product mills) and small business size standard is 500. This acquisition is set aside 100% for small business. UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc. intends to enter into a firm-fixed price, Requirements type contract for delivery to the UNICOR facilities located at FCI Oakdale, LA 71463 and FCI Ray Brook, NY 12977. The period of performance shall be two (2) years with 2 Options, if exercised, from date of award. The product is a commercial item, fabric, quilted lining, for use in the manufacture of inmate jackets for sale to the Federal Bureau of Prisons. A complete description of the item is in Section B Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs.