NAVY TWILLBid Documents

The Indiana Correctional Industries (ICI) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFx) for Navy Twill fabric, with Event ID 00515-0000084720, seeking 25,000 yards of specific fabric material. The procurement requires navy blue twill fabric with precise technical specifications, including a 65% polyester/35% cotton blend, 7.0-7.5 ounces per square yard weight, minimum 60-inch width, and a 2x1 weave. Delivery is expected at the ICI Central Office in Plainfield and the Miami Correctional Facility in Bunker Hill, Indiana. The bid event is open from July 14, 2025, at 1:00 PM EDT to August 14, 2025, at 1:00 PM EDT, with mandatory sample submissions for fabric testing. Technical evaluation will focus on meeting detailed testing standards for breaking strength, shrinkage, shade consistency, and overall workmanship. Packaging requirements mandate that each fabric roll be between 100-200 yards, wrapped in 0.006 mil thick poly bags, and delivered on skids with a single lot number.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidding organizations were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The solicitation uses US dollars as the currency and does not allow bids in other currencies. While no incumbent vendors were identified, PEN Products is noted as intending to test the fabric against written specifications. The procurement appears to be a straightforward fabric acquisition for correctional industry use, with no apparent preferences for disadvantaged enterprises or small businesses. Although a specific award value was not provided, the total procurement volume of 25,000 yards suggests a moderate-scale contract. The competitive bidding process allows vendors to submit quotes/bid prices for the requested fabric quantity, with the expectation of meeting stringent technical and quality requirements.