VCE Fusing 6-11-2026

Virginia Correctional Enterprises (VCE) is issuing a Quick Quote solicitation for 5,000 yards of black fusing material with bids due June 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. This procurement is set-aside for DSBSD-certified micro businesses or small businesses, with award priority given to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting small business criteria, provided the bid does not exceed $100,000 and the agency determines the price is fair and reasonable.

The scope is 5,000 yards of Staflex 8475 synthetic textile fusing material, 60 inches wide, with brushed bi-elastic woven twill substrate, 100% polyester content, 2.25 oz/sq. yard total weight, and polyamide dot coating in black/white color. The material must meet specified fusing conditions: electric press temperature 270–300°F, pressure 20–30 PSI, and dwell time 10–15 seconds. No product substitutions are permitted without written VCE approval.

Delivery is required within ten calendar days of purchase order receipt to Coffeewood Correctional Center in Mitchells, Virginia, FOB Destination with freight included and inside delivery provided. VCE reserves the right to place additional orders up to 100% of the original quantity within sixty days of award at the original unit price.

All bidders must register in eVA and pay applicable vendor transaction fees (1% capped at $500 for certified small businesses or $1,500 for other businesses per order). Contractor personnel assigned to this contract must undergo pre-employment drug screening and background investigations at contractor expense (charges range from $50 for limited checks to $90 for partial checks), and comply with all Department of Corrections security regulations, sexual harassment training requirements, and PREA protocols. The firm-fixed price bid period is valid for thirty days.