Sewing Equipment

UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries Inc., operating under the Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Complex Butner, is seeking quotes for two specific pieces of sewing and textile machinery through solicitation CT2377-26. The procurement covers a Juki LK1903/BR35 Lockstitch Button Sew Machine and a Brother RH 9820-01 Round Eyelet Sew Machine, with only new equipment being considered for this requirement. The contract structure will be a fixed-price, definite delivery/definite quantity arrangement, with the possibility of awarding multiple items to a single vendor or individual awards to different vendors. Evaluation will be conducted based on three criteria: past performance, technical capabilities, and price, with past performance and technical capabilities weighted as significantly more important than price. UNICOR's Textile Manufacturing Specialists will perform technical evaluations rating each machine as Best Offered, Acceptable, or Unacceptable based on specifications, brand equivalence, durability, parts availability, and warranty terms. Offers must be submitted by October 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, with a 60-day validity period required.

This solicitation operates as an unrestricted procurement with no set-aside designations applied, though it is available to various small business categories including women-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. The solicitation documents do not identify any current incumbents or existing contractors for this equipment procurement. While specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the available documentation, the procurement focuses on acquiring two individual pieces of specialized industrial sewing machinery. The equipment will be delivered to UNICOR's manufacturing facility located in Beaumont, Texas, specifically at FCI Beaumont. The procurement timeline allows for a brief two-week response window from the October 16, 2025 posting date to the October 28, 2025 submission deadline, indicating an expedited acquisition schedule for these manufacturing assets.