officer Gray Fabric-Tabor City Sewing Plant

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is soliciting competitive bids through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Officer Gray Fabric to be used at the Tabor City Sewing Plant, with the procurement targeting 100,000 yards of light gray fabric. The specific fabric requirements include a composition of 65% polyester and 35% cotton, a cuttable width of 64", and a finished weight of 4.6 oz. Bid Number 52-IFB-1648342503-MLE was issued on August 19, 2025, with bid responses due on September 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET. Vendors must provide detailed lab test reports, comply with the Flammability Fabrics Act, and ensure that at least 10% of the first-year contract production is finished in the United States. Key qualifications include submitting samples, providing references, and demonstrating financial stability and workplace policies. The contract will have an initial term of three years, with no minimum or maximum order quantities guaranteed, and award will be made to the lowest responsive bidder meeting all specifications.

The state actively encourages participation from Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs), including minority, women, and disabled-owned businesses, with a goal of 10% utilization of diverse firms as 1st or 2nd tier subcontractors. While no specific award value is explicitly stated, the procurement covers a significant volume of fabric production for the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction. The solicitation covers jurisdictions including Clay County and Teachey Town, with potential broader implications for the state's correction enterprise product manufacturing. Interested vendors can request a color sample by sending a prepaid USPS mailing label to lorraine.middleton@dac.nc.gov. The procurement appears to be part of a strategic effort to source raw materials for correction enterprise products, with a focus on supporting diverse business participation and maintaining domestic production capabilities.