Injection molding raw material

Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR) is seeking to procure plastic injection molding raw materials, specifically polypropylene (PP) copolymer pellets in various colors and specifications, for use at its Butner Optical facility. The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Correctional Facilities issued this solicitation on April 7, 2026, with an amendment issued on April 8, 2026. All materials must meet FDA food-grade standards (FDA 21 CFR 177.1520) and conform to detailed physical and mechanical property specifications including a density of 0.900 g/cm³ and melt flow rate of 20 g/10 min at 230°C/2.16 kg. Key requirements include vendors maintaining active SAM.gov registration, providing samples for testing prior to award, and submitting all pricing in writing to contracting officer Chad Privett at chad.privett2@usdoj.gov. The proposal due date is April 17, 2026, with desired delivery within fifteen days of award, and all pricing must be inclusive of shipping costs.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, limiting competition to qualified small business vendors. The procurement totals 11,450 pounds across five line items: 10,000 pounds of CHG2198 material, 1,000 pounds of natural pellets, 250 pounds of tan pellets, 100 pounds of orange pellets, and 100 pounds of amber pellets. No specific award value or budget range has been disclosed in the available documentation, and no incumbent contractor is identified. The place of performance is Butner, North Carolina, where UNICOR will receive and test the materials upon delivery. All vendor communication must be conducted in writing only, and the contract includes standard FAR clauses applicable to commercial items, payment terms, inspection and acceptance procedures, and Department of Justice-specific requirements regarding privacy and records management.