Specialty Lumber (Various Specious)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- RFI00015-25
- Agency
-
Federal Correctional Complex Forrest City
Correctional Facilities, Department of Justice
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 32111 Sawmills and Wood Preservation
- PSC
- 3210 Sawmill And Planing Mill Machinery
- Place of performance
- Forrest City, Arkansas 72335, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
UNICOR Federal Prison Industries, a division of the Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons, is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential contractors for specialty lumber used in office furniture manufacturing at their Forrest City, Arkansas facility. The RFI seeks vendors capable of supplying various hardwood lumber types including maple, poplar, walnut, and cherry in multiple thicknesses and grades, with strict requirements for kiln-drying, moisture content, and compliance with National Hardwood Lumber Association standards. Interested contractors must provide detailed company information, including business size, ISO 9001 certification status, ANSI Bifma compliance, and testing capabilities. The evaluation will focus on vendors' ability to meet precise lumber specifications, with a requirement to submit two samples of each lumber type for assessment. Key dates include a deadline for questions on December 11, 2024 at 10:00 AM EST and a response submission deadline of December 13, 2024 at 2:00 PM EST.
The opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, with the intent to award a single contract covering a base year and four option years. While no specific award value is disclosed, the contract will cover lumber procurement for office furniture production at the UNICOR facility. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and prepared to provide lumber meeting extremely precise specifications, including specific thicknesses (4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 8/4), grades (FAS, #1 Common, #2 Common), and moisture requirements. The lumber must be kiln-dried to not exceed 8% moisture content, feature wax end coating, and comply with rigorous quality standards. Potential contractors should note that all submitted responses will become property of UNICOR and that the RFI is purely for market research and does not guarantee a contract award.
Notice text
Request for Information / Proposal (Market Research)
FPI-RFI- Pallet Lumber #RFI00015-25
Issue Date: December 06,2024
Submittal Due Date: December 11,20024
Issuing Company: UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc.
Office Furniture Group
400 First Street, NW
Washington, DC 20534
POC: Erik Brent Ponder, Contracting Officer
Brent.Ponder@usdoj.gov
SUBJECT: THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FOR VARIOUS SPECIALITY LUMBER MATERAIL USED IN FURNITURE TO MANUFACTURER
OFFICE FURNITURE.
All information in this request is considered confidential and shall not be used by the Respondent for any reason other than responding to this request. This is a Request for Information (RFI) and your response is NOT an offer. The results of this Request for Information (RFI) will be used to develop an Acquisition strategy AND WILL NOT RESULT IN A CONTRACT ANY TYPE.
This request does not obligate UNICOR OFG to pay any cost that any Respondent incurs in the preparation of its response. All cost associated with the preparation of a response to this request will be borne solely by the Respondent. All submitted responses shall become the property of UNICOR OFG and will not be returned.
UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries (FPI) is soliciting proposals for potential contractors to provide various sizes and species of lumber to be used in the manufacture of office furniture at one (1) FPI Office Furniture Plant.
- UNICOR Federal Prison Industries – Forrest City
- SFC 806
Forrest City, AR 72335
DESCRIPTION/ STATEMENT OF WORK
Statement of Work
This solicitation will result in a single award contract for various sizes and species of lumber. This product will be used to produce various office furniture.
ALL REQUESTS ARE FOR A FIVE YEAR TIME. THE BASE YEAR PLUS 4 OPTION YEARS.
REQUIRED SAMPLES: A SAMPLE WILL BE REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING: 2 EA SAMPLES OF EACH ITEM TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD: SEE ITEMS BELOW. A SAMPLE IS CONSIDERED A PRODUCT MEETING THE DESCRIPTION OF THE ITEMS LISTED.
NOTE: UNICOR may add other factories and/or materials to contract at a later date, through a modification to the awarded contract. This is a single award solicitation.
LBR0047
UNICOR PART NUMBER: LBR0047
MAPLE (SOFT) OR (HARD), 5/4, 1COM,ROUGH,K-DRIED-TO-8%
UNICOR PART NUMBER; LBR0047
DESCRIPTION; ROUGH LUMBER, 5/4, HARD MAPLE
GRADE: 1-COMMON
KILN-DRIED/CONDITIONED NOT TO EXCEED 8%.
APPLY WAX END COAT TO ALL BOARDS
HARDWOOD TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE
NATIONAL HARDWOOD LUMBER ASSOCIATION'S
RULES FOR #1 COMMON
FINAL ACCEPTANCE SUBJECT TO UNICOR
QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTION.
LBR0092
UNICOR PART NUMBER: LBR0092
POPLAR, 8/4, 1COM, ROUGH, K-DRIED-TO-6-8%
UNICOR PART NUMBER: LBR0092
DESCRIPTION: POPLAR, ROUGH, 8/4
GRADE: #1 COMMON
KILN-DRIED/CONDITIONED NOT TO EXCEED 8%.
APPLY WAX END COAT TO ALL BOARDS
HARDWOOD TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE
NATIONAL HARDWOOD LUMBER ASSOCIATION'S
RULES FOR #1 COMMON.
FINAL ACCEPTANCE SUBJECT TO UNICOR
QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTION.
LBR0123
UNICOR PART NUMBER: LBR0123
WALNUT, 5/4, FAS, ROUGH, K-DRIED-TO-8%
UNICOR PART NUMBER: LBR0123
DESCRIPTION: WALNUT, ROUGH, 5/4
GRADE: FAS
KILN-DRIED/CONDITIONED NOT TO EXCEED 8%.
APPLY WAX END COAT TO ALL BOARDS
HARDWOOD TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE
NATIONAL HARDWOOD LUMBER ASSOCIATION'S
RULE FOR FAS.
FINAL ACCEPTANCE SUBJECT TO UNICOR
QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTION.
LBR0125
UNICOR PART NUMBER: LBR0125
WALNUT, 8/4, FAS, ROUGH, K-DRIED-TO-8%
UNICOR PART NUMBER: LBR0125
DESCRIPTION: WALNUT, ROUGH, 8/4
GRADE: FAS
KILN-DRIED, NOT TO EXCEED 8%
HARDWOOD TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE
NATIONAL HARDWOOD LUMBER ASSOCIATION'S
RULE FOR FAS.
FINAL ACCEPTANCE SUBJECT TO UNICOR
QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTION.
LBR0606
UNICOR PART NUMBER: LBR0606
CHERRY, 4/4, FAS, ROUGH, KILN-DRIED-TO-8%
UNICOR PART NUMBER: LBR0606
DESCRIPTION: HARDWOOD, CHERRY (4/4)
GRADE: ROUGH, FAS
KILN-DRIED/CONDITIONED NOT TO EXCEED 8%.
APPLY WAX END COAT TO ALL BOARDS
HARDWOOD TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE
NATIONAL HARDWOOD LUMBER ASSOCIATION'S
RULES FOR FAS.
FINAL ACCEPTANCE SUBJECT TO UNICOR
QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTION.
LBR0607
UNICOR PART NUMBER: LBR0607
CHERRY, 6/4, FAS, ROUGH, KILN-DRIED-TO-8%
UNICOR PART NUMBER: LBR0607
DESCRIPTION: HARDWOOD, CHERRY (6/4)
GRADE: ROUGH, FAS
KILN-DRIED/CONDITIONED NOT TO EXCEED 8%.
APPLY WAX END COAT TO ALL BOARDS
HARDWOOD TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE
NATIONAL HARDWOOD LUMBER ASSOCIATION'S
RULES FOR FAS.
FINAL ACCEPTANCE SUBJECT TO UNICOR
QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTION.
LBR2010
UNICOR PART NUMBER: LBR2010
MAPLE (SOFT), 4/4, 2COM, ROUGH,KD-TO-8%*
PLAIN SAWN
UNICOR PART NUMBER: LBR2010
DESCRIPTION: MAPLE, SOFT, ROUGH, 4/4
GRADE: 2-COMMON, PLAIN SAWN
KILN-DRIED/CONDITIONED NOT TO EXCEED 8%.
APPLY WAX END COAT TO ALL BOARDS
HARDWOOD TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE
NATIONAL HARDWOOD LUMBER ASSOCIATION'S
RULES FOR #2 COMMON
FINAL ACCEPTANCE SUBJECT TO UNICOR
QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTION.
MAPLE (SOFT), 4/4, 2COM, ROUGH,KD-TO-8%*
PLAIN SAWN
LBR2011
UNICOR PART NUMBER: LBR2011
MAPLE (HARD),8/4,2COM,ROUGH,KD-TO-8%*
LBR2020
UNICOR PART NUMBER: LBR2020
WALNUT, 4/4, FAS, ROUGH, KD-TO-8%,PLAIN-SAW
UNICOR PART NUMBER: LBR2020
DESCRIPTION: WALNUT, ROUGH, 4/4
GRADE: FAS, PLAIN SAWN
KILN-DRIED, NOT TO EXCEED 8%
HARDWOOD TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE
NATIONAL HARDWOOD LUMBER ASSOCIATION'S
RULE FOR FAS.
FINAL ACCEPTANCE SUBJECT TO UNICOR
QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTION.
LBR2039
UNICOR PART NUMBER: LBR2039
8/4, CHERRY, FAS, ROUGH, KILN-DRIED-8%
UNICOR PART NUMBER: LBR2039
DESCRIPTION: CHERRY, 8/4, ROUGH
GRADE: FAS
KILN-DRIED/CONDITIONED NOT TO EXCEED 8%.
APPLY WAX END COAT TO ALL BOARDS
HARDWOOD TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE
NATIONAL HARDWOOD LUMBER ASSOCIATION'S
RULES FOR FAS
FINAL ACCEPTANCE SUBJECT TO UNICOR
QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTION.
LBR2092
UNICOR PART NUMBER: LBR2092
DESCRIPTION: CHERRY-4/4-1COM-ROUGH
HARDWOOD,CHERRY (4/4)
GRADE:ROUGH, #1 COMMON
KILN-DRIED/CONDITIONED NOT TO EXCEED 8%.
APPLY WAX END COAT TO ALL BOARDS
HARDWOOD TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE
NATIONAL HARDWOOD LUMBER ASSOCIATION'S
RULES FOR #1 COMMON
FINAL ACCEPTANCE SUBJECT TO UNICOR
QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTION.
LBR2093
UNICOR PART NUMBER: LBR2093
CHERRY-5/4-1COM-ROUGH
UNICOR PART NUMBER: LBR2093
DESCRIPTION: HARDWOOD, CHERRY (5/4)
GRADE: ROUGH, #1 COMMON
KILN-DRIED/CONDITIONED NOT TO EXCEED 8%.
APPLY WAX END COAT TO ALL BOARDS
HARDWOOD TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE
NATIONAL HARDWOOD LUMBER ASSOCIATION'S
RULES FOR #1 COMMON
FINAL ACCEPTANCE SUBJECT TO UNICOR
QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTION.
- MATERIAL WHICH DOES NOT MEET THE ABOVE SPECIFICATION IS NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR USE IN OUR PRODUCTS.
- REJECTED MATERIAL TO BE REMOVED AT SUPPLIER'S EXPENSE AND REPLACED AT BUYER'S REQUEST.
- DELIVERIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT A SIGNED CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE.
- MATERIAL NOT MEETING SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO REJECTION.
UNICOR, FPI is seeking information about the Contractor’s capability to provide specialty lumber to be used in the manufacture of office furniture. All interested parties shall furnish the following minimum information:
- Name of Company
- Telephone number and email address
- Company profile
- Provide Business Size (i.e. Large, Small, Socio-Economic Category)
- Is your company ISO 9001 certified or any other certifications?
- Can your company meet the ANSI Bifma Standard?
- Will your company be able to provide independent testing reports?
- Any other information the contractor deems pertinent to this request.
Any questions as a result of this Request for Information (RFI) shall be addressed in writing to Brent.ponder@usdoj.gov no later than 10:00 am, EST, Wednesday, December 11, 2024. No phone calls will be accepted.
Once a solicitation is issued, any prospective offeror must be registered in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) https://sam.gov/SAM before award can be made.
Response Deadline: Friday, December 13, 2024, at 2:00 pm EST
Responses shall be sent via email only to Brent.ponder@usdoj.gov.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFI Speciality Lumber.docx | DOCX document |
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