Tractor Trailers

SECTION A – FN1575-24

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

Federal Prison Industries (FPI), which operates under the trade name UNICOR, is a wholly-owned Government Corporation within the Department of Justice, under the Federal Prison System.  The Corporation was created by Congress in 1934, and provides employment, education, and training opportunities to inmates under Federal custody. UNICOR, operates approximately 99 factories in over 64 locations. Its production lines are extensive and includes over 250 different products and services sold to other Federal Agencies and the Department of Defense.

GENERAL INTENTION: It is the intent of this solicitation to result in a one time requirement to purchase 2 Trailers for Ashland, KY 41102 that will be licensed that are approximately 48’ Long x 102” Wide, Aluminum Deck over Steel Frame Flat Bed Trailers. 

The following information pertains to the Standard Form 1449 Solicitation:

OMB 1103-0018 Expires 08/31/2024

The offer acceptance period is 60 calendar days.

Block 25, Funds (15X4500) will be obligated by each delivery order and not by the contract itself.

Block 31b, Brent Ponder, Contract Specialist

Notes:

These trailers are to replace a current leased trailers. 

Request for Quotes will be emailed to:

UNICOR FCC Forrest City, Attn:  Brent Ponder, at brent.ponder@usdoj.gov)

By 08/26/2024 at 10:00 p.m. EST.

UNICOR Forrest City, Attn:  Brent Ponder, 14000 Dale Bumpers Rd. Forrest City, AR 72335, Phone: (870) 630-6000 Ext 1138. Hard Copies (If being sent via FedEx or UPS).

This requirement is not being set aside for a small business concern in order to promote enough competition for this requirement.

This solicitation is UNRESTRICTED and expected to be a single award Firm Fixed Price Contract. The NAICS code for this requirement is 423440 Other Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers or 423830 Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers number of Employees 500.  In the event that a vendor does not have two trailers available for immediate delivery multiple awards may be awarded if it is in the best interest of the government although it is preferred to award 2 trailers to one vendor.

Place of Delivery:  UNICOR FCI Ashland Kentucy, 888 State Rt. 716, Ashland, KY 41102 F.O.B. Destination (Which shall include transportation charges).

Request for Quotes may be emailed to Brent.Ponder@usdoj.gov.

All offerors must complete the following information to be considered for award:

SAM.GOV Registration (Please provide Unique Entity Identification number)

ACH Form

Section B-Provide pricing for all line items

Section K-(ORCA) On Line Representations and Certifications

Section L - Business Management Questionnaire

Delivery is (30) days after receipt of the first delivery order for all items. This requirement is "All or None".  One Award will be made for all line items.  In the event that a vendor does not have two trailers available for immediate delivery multiple awards may be awarded if it is in the interest of the government although it is preferred to award 2 tailers to one vendor.

SECTION B - The government reserves the right to charge actual damages against orders for non conformance to the contract.  Damages will be documented and provided to vendor prior to deductions being taken.

SECTION C- DESCRIPTION - SPECIFICATION WORK STATEMENT FOR

All trailers will be used for storage and transporting goods on the institution grounds.  Trailers must be approximately 48’ long, x 102” wide x Flat Bed Trailer.  The trailers should provide the following items.

Vendor shall identify if they are proposing a new or used trailer. 

Specifications & Response Requirements for Equipment Bidding

Specifications are per Equipment

1. 48’ x 102” Aluminum Deck over steel frame
2. Dual axle with 10-2 Axle spread
3. Standard height aluminum head board required
4. Required Air Ride suspension
5. Please provide (TAG #, Make, Model, VIN #, Photos)
6. Warranty
7. Minimum of 10 trailer mounted 4” ratchet straps
8. DOT required lights for braking, signaling, and backup.
9. Delivery to UNICOR Ashland Warehouse located at State Route 716, Ashland, KY 41102

SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1  FPI 1000D  PACKAGING AND MARKING

Supplement: LCL APPR

Preservation, packaging, and marking for all items covered by this contract shall be in accordance with commercial practice and adequate to insure acceptance by common carrier and safe arrival at destination.  The contract number should be on or adjacent to the exterior shipping label.  Each package received must be marked for type and quantity.

All shipments should be labeled as follows:

a.  Vendor name

b.  Purchase Order number and/or Contract number

c.  Item description

d.  Item quantity and weight

e.  Other pertinent information