Air Force/Army Fabric

SOL #: CT2386-26Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Justice
Federal Prison Industries, Inc
FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC
WASHINGTON, DC, 20534, United States

Place of Performance

Butner, NC

NAICS

Broadwoven Fabric Mills (313210)

PSC

Textile Fabrics (8305)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Apr 23, 2026
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Last Updated
Apr 29, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 21, 2026, 7:00 AM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc., under the Department of Justice, is soliciting proposals for Air Force/Army Fabric through a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ CT2386-26). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a five-year fixed-price indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract. The requirement is for two types of Berry Amendment compliant fabrics. Proposals are due Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST.

Scope of Work

This opportunity seeks to procure two specific fabric types:

  • Item 00001: FABAFSPM (Herringbone fabric, 65% Polyester/35% Cotton, 4.25-4.75 oz/sq yd, blue, 60-62" width).
  • Item 00002: FAB0625 (100% Polyester Micro Denier, black, 2.7+/-0.3 oz/sq yd, minimum 60" width).

All fabric must be Berry Amendment compliant and domestic USA only, with no foreign items or components. Material must also comply with DFARS 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities. The non-manufacturer rule applies. A Certificate of Conformance and applicable physical test results are required with each shipment.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Five-year fixed-price indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity (IDIQ).
  • Delivery: FOB Destination to UNICOR, Butner Cutting Operation-FMC, Butner, NC.
  • Desired Delivery: 45 days or sooner after issuance of each delivery order.
  • Estimated Quantities: Guaranteed minimums are 72,000 yds for FAB0625 and 50,000 yds for FABAFSPM. Estimated/Not-to-Exceed quantities are 720,000 yds for FAB0625 and 500,000 yds for FABAFSPM.
  • NAICS Code: 313210 (Textile Fabrics), with a Small Business Size Standard of 1,000 Employees.

Submission & Evaluation

  • Offer Due Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST.
  • Submission Method: Proposals must be emailed to adam.mccammack2@usdoj.gov. Offerors are responsible for confirming receipt.
  • Evaluation Factors: Past performance and technical factors are significantly more important than price. Technical factors include adherence to Berry Amendment compliant material. Past performance factors include quality, delivery, shipping instructions, customer service, and performance within the last three years.
  • The government may award multiple contracts.
  • Required Documents: Standard Form 1449, Amendments, Business Management Questionnaire (for past performance), ACH Vendor Enrollment Form (if new to UNICOR), Credit Release Authorization, Memo certifying Berry Amendment compliance, and Small Business Program Representations.

Important Notes

  • This is a DO-C9 rated order.
  • Offerors must hold prices firm for 60 calendar days from the proposal closing date.
  • Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing via email to adam.mccammack2@usdoj.gov by May 14, 2026. No phone calls will be accepted.
  • Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.
  • The Business Management Questionnaire requires details on up to three years of relevant contract performance. The Credit Release Authorization is mandatory for evaluating financial ability.

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