3M Vinyl for Signs

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for Brand Name specific items. UNICOR Sign Factory in Cumberland, Maryland, is requesting these items for inclusion on a 2-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The items are required to meet customer-driven requirements for specific 3M brand material used in manufacturing signage, which is essential for maintaining a significant customer relationship.

• The core requirement is for specific 3M brand vinyl materials, listed with UNICOR Material Numbers and detailed descriptions (e.g., color, type, size, and finish).

• These materials are used in the production of exterior signage for government agencies, requiring adherence to uniformity standards and compatibility with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

• The contract will be a 2-year IDIQ contract.

• The estimated dollar value is $525,000.00.

• The document references past contracts for these materials.

• The solicitation will be posted on SAM.gov for 30 days to allow for new supplier participation.

• Pricing will be determined based on a Producer Price Index to ensure fairness and reasonableness.

• The justification is for brand name material only, citing FAR 6.302-1.

• The document notes that several vendors have the authority to sell the required 3M brand material.

• The customer has consistently required specific 3M brand material, and attempts to use alternative brands have been unsuccessful.

• The document lists potential sources that have expressed interest, including 3M, B&H INTERNATIONAL LLC, and BHAYANA BROTHERS LLC.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) under solicitation number SV205-26. UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc., intends to establish a three (3)-year, firm-fixed-price, indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity contract for laminated plastics plates, sheets (except packaging), and shapes. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 326130.

The solicitation details a comprehensive list of specific vinyl and sheeting products, including various types, colors, sizes, and specifications (e.g., prismatic, reflective, anti-graffiti). Each item is listed with a unique item number, description, quantity, unit of measure (FT2), and a required delivery date of 04/30/2029. Bidders must provide items equivalent to specified 3M Company part numbers or meet specified Federal Specifications (e.g., ASTM D4956).

• Contract Type: Three (3)-year, firm-fixed-price, indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity.

• Period of Performance: The solicitation implies a contract period starting around the issue date (03/24/2026) with delivery orders potentially issued through 04/06/2029.

• Economic Price Adjustment: The contract includes an Economic Price Adjustment clause based on the Producer Price Index (PPI) for Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet (Except Packaging), and Shape Manufacturing.

• Minimum/Maximum Delivery Orders: Minimum $5,000, Maximum $100,000.

• Minimum Line Item Quantity: 300 units or $5,000.

• Award: UNICOR intends to make a single award.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: April 17, 2026, 2:00 PM EST.

• Submission Method: Offers must be submitted via email to Wesley.Newell2@usdoj.gov.

• Offer Requirements: Offers must include Solicitation No. SV205-26, offeror's name, address, telephone number, technical description, warranty terms, price, discount terms, and acknowledgment of amendments.

• Evaluation Factors: Offers will be evaluated based on technical specifications, price, past performance, and delivery time. Technical and past performance combined are considered more important than price.

• SAM Registration: Offerors must be registered in the SAM database.

• Solicitation is UNRESTRICTED.

• Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing via email to Wesley.Newell2@usdoj.gov.

• Offerors must submit the Producer Price Index they believe is correct at least five (5) calendar days prior to the due date if they disagree with the listed index.

• Delivery is FOB Destination to UNICOR, Cumberland Sign.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for a three (3) year firm-fixed-price, indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity contract for Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet (Except Packaging), and Shape Manufacturing. The contract will be awarded to a single responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, considering technical specifications, past performance, and price. Technical and past performance are considered more important than price.

• Procurement of various types of laminated plastic plates, sheets, and shapes.

• Specific items are detailed in Section B, with estimated quantities.

• Delivery is F.O.B. Destination to UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc., Cumberland, MD.

• Desired delivery is 15 calendar days or sooner from receipt of each delivery order.

• Packaging must comply with ASTM D-3951-95.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price, indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity.

• Period of Performance: Three (3) years.

• Economic Price Adjustment: Contract prices may be adjusted annually based on the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index (PPI) for Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet (Except Packaging), and Shape Manufacturing. Offerors must request adjustments.

• Minimum Delivery Order Quantity: 10, or $5,000.

• Maximum Delivery Order Quantity: 100,000, or $100,000.

• Minimum Line-item Quantity: 300, or $5,000.

• Offers must be submitted via email to Wesley.Newell2@usdoj.gov.

• Proposal Deadline: April 17, 2026, 2:00 PM EST.

• Offerors must indicate Solicitation No. SV205-26, provide a technical description of offered items, warranty terms, price, and discount terms. Acknowledgment of all amendments is required.

• Offerors must be registered in the SAM database.

• Evaluation factors: Technical specifications, price, past performance, and delivery time. Technical and past performance are more important than price.

• Solicitation is unrestricted.

• North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code: 326130 (Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet (except Packaging), and Shape Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 650.

• Questions must be submitted in writing via email to Wesley.Newell2@usdoj.gov.

• The solicitation number is SV205-26.

• SAM.gov Solicitation Posting Date: March 27, 2026.

• Offerors not agreeing with the Producer Price Index must submit their believed correct index at least five (5) calendar days prior to the due date for offers.