Abercorn Blue Oxford Fabric-Tabor City Sewing Plant

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking competitive bids for the procurement of Abercorn Blue Oxford Fabric through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the Tabor City Sewing Plant. The solicitation covers a three-year contract for fabric to be used in processing correction enterprise products, with specific technical requirements including a 60% polyester/40% cotton composition, 4.6 oz minimum per square yard weight, and 64" cuttable width. Vendors must submit fabric samples measuring at least 2 yards and provide lab test reports with each shipment to verify compliance with detailed specifications. The estimated annual procurement volume is 5,000 yards, with delivery required within 30 days of order placement and pricing to be FOB Destination to the Tabor City Sewing Plant. Key procurement dates include a bid opening scheduled for February 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with vendor questions due by January 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET. Vendors must submit pricing using Attachment A, with price adjustments not considered for the first 180 days of the contract.

The procurement emphasizes participation from Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs), with a stated goal of 10% utilization. The contract is restricted to domestic production only, meaning only U.S.-based manufacturers can submit bids. No specific budget range or award value was explicitly stated in the documentation, though the annual fabric requirement suggests a moderate-scale procurement. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the procurement appears designed to support North Carolina's correction enterprise operations by securing a consistent, high-quality fabric supply. The solicitation covers jurisdictions including Clay County and Teachey Town, reflecting a statewide procurement approach. Potential vendors must carefully review all technical specifications, submit required documentation, and ensure full compliance with the detailed fabric requirements to be considered for award.