DLP Aluminum
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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
The Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (UNICOR), under the Department of Justice, is seeking proposals for a two-year Firm Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Aluminum Sheet, Plate, and Foil Manufacturing. This opportunity, identified as SV0206-26 "DLP Aluminum", is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside and aims to procure specific aluminum blanks for delivery to Cumberland, MD. Proposals are due by April 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
UNICOR requires various aluminum items, including:
- SBL0127A: ALUM-BLANK, 10INX7IN, .040-THK (50,000 EA)
- SBL0133: ALUM, BLNK, .032"X4-1/2"X5", YELLOW (20,000 EA)
- SBL0128: .032"X2-1/2"X15", RECTANGLE, ALUMINUM (1,000 EA) Delivery is F.O.B. Destination to UNICOR, 14601 BURBRIDGE ROAD SE, CUMBERLAND, MD 21502. Desired delivery is 21 calendar days or sooner from receipt of each delivery order. Packaging must comply with ASTM D-3951-95.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Two-year Firm Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with Economic Price Adjustment (EPA).
- NAICS: 331315 Aluminum Sheet, Plate, and Foil Manufacturing (Small Business Size Standard: 1,400 employees).
- Economic Price Adjustment: Based on the Producer Price Index (PCU331315331315). Offerors can propose alternative indices.
- Guaranteed Minimum: 40,000 FT.
- Delivery Order Limits: Minimum 4,000 ft or $10,520; Maximum 10,000 ft or $26,300.
- Award Type: Single or Multiple Award possible.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Deadline: April 3, 2026, 8:00 AM EST (submit in writing via email).
- Proposal Deadline: April 17, 2026, 2:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Email signed and dated offers to Wesley.Newell2@usdoj.gov.
- Offer Content: Must include Solicitation No. SV0206-26, offeror details, technical description, price, discount terms, and acknowledgment of amendments.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical specifications, price, past performance, and delivery time. Technical and past performance are considered more important than price. Delivery time is a go/no-go factor.
- Offer Validity: Prices must be held firm for 60 calendar days.
Eligibility & Important Notes
This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov prior to proposal submission and throughout contract performance. The Administrative Contracting Officer is Wesley Newell.