Navy Poplin Fabric-Tabor City Sewing Plant

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking competitive bids for Navy Poplin Fabric through an Invitation for Bids (IFB) designated for the Tabor City Sewing Plant, with solicitation number 52-IFB-1404105941-MLE. The procurement targets an estimated 50,000 yards of fabric with specific technical requirements, including a 65% Polyester/35% Cotton composition, 4.5 oz minimum weight per square yard, and 63" minimum cuttable width. Vendors must submit a minimum 2-yard sample before bid opening and meet detailed technical specifications for yarn size, shrinkage, tensile strength, and finish qualities. The contract will be an agency-specific term contract with a three-year duration from execution date, requiring fabric delivery within 30 days of purchase order for domestic orders to the Tabor City, NC facility. Key deadlines include vendor questions due by January 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM ET, and bid responses due by January 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder meeting all specifications.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement allows for potential price adjustments after 180 days with proper documentation and state approval, subject to approval. No minimum or maximum order quantities are guaranteed, providing flexibility for the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction. The procurement requires vendor compliance with Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards and the Department's Alcohol/Drug Free Workplace Policy. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the scope suggests a substantial procurement for raw materials used in processing correction enterprise products. The solicitation covers jurisdictions including Craven County and Teachey Town, with the primary delivery location being the Tabor City Cutting and Sewing facility. Vendors must be prepared to meet stringent technical specifications and demonstrate capability to consistently supply high-quality Navy Poplin fabric meeting the department's precise requirements.