RFP FN1615-26 UNICOR METALS

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AMENDMENT 0001 Questions and Response Attached Excel Pricing Spreadsheet. Extend closing date September 24, 2026. ******************************************************************************************************************************* SECTION A - Solicitation FN1615-26 SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS Federal Prison Industries (FPI), which operates under the trade name UNICOR, is a wholly-owned Government Corporation within the Department of Justice, under the Federal Prison System. The Corporation was created by Congress in 1934, and provides employment, education, and training opportunities to inmates under Federal custody. UNICOR operates approximately 62 factories in over 52 locations. Its production lines are extensive and include over 118 different products and services sold to other Federal Agencies and the Department of Defense. Product is to be delivered FOB Destination to the following UNICOR locations: UNICOR FCI El Reno 4205 Hwy 66 W El Reno, OK 73036 DELVIERY HOURS: 7:30 AM TO 2:00 PM UNICOR FCI Milan 4002 Arkona Rd. Milan, MI 48160 DELIVERY HOURS: 7:30 AM TO 1:00 PM GENERAL INFORMATION: This solicitation is expected to be FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION with the anticipation of a multiple award of a five (5) year, Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity type of contract with an Economic Price Adjustment for PCU332322332322 (PPI industry data for Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing). The NAICS code for this requirement is 332322 Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing number of Employees 500. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) defines small business size standards of 500 employees for manufacturing and wholesale. Guaranteed Minimum is $1,000.00, over the duration of the contract. SUBCONTRACTING PLAN: Large Businesses submitting a proposal are required to submit their subcontracting plan as part of their proposal by the scheduled closing date and time. Failure to submit a subcontracting plan may result in the proposal being found technically unacceptable and may not be considered for further evaluation. Solicitation quantities are estimated 5-year quantities. Delivery will be 21 days after receipt of first order, 14 days for each order placed thereafter. Day represents calendar day. If your firm is unable to meet the 14-day lead time, please state required lead time below __________ Day lead time ALL PRODUCTS OFFERED MUST HAVE AN Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Certificate of Conformance (COC) PROVIDED FOR EACH DELIVERY THAT IS PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE. All offerors shall read the solicitation in its entirety prior to submission of any questions. All questions SHALL be submitted in writing. At no time shall offerors contact individuals at the individual factories. No questions will be answered verbally. All questions shall be submitted in writing to Barbara.McMaster@usdoj.gov by Friday, September 11, 2026, at 2:00 pm EST and must reference the solicitation number FN1615-26 in the subject of the request. No questions will be answered after that date. An amendment will be issued answering questions that were submitted in accordance to the question deadline. Any amendments issued to this solicitation shall be synopsized in the same manner as this solicitation and must be acknowledged by each offeror. Solicitation number is FN1615-26, and this solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). It is anticipated that this solicitation will result in a Multiple Award for a five (5) year, Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity type of contract. Offer closing date is Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 2:00PM EST. Proposals received after this time WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. The following information pertains to the Standard Form 1449 Solicitation: OMB 1103-0018 The offer acceptance period is 90 calendar days. Block 31b, Barbara McMaster, Contract Specialist NOTE: UNICOR may add other factories or materials at a later date through a modification to the…