Insulation Fabrics Berry Amendment
SOL #: CT2391-26Solicitation
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)
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
May 26, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Jun 2, 2026, 7:00 PM
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
Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (UNICOR), under the Department of Justice, has issued a Solicitation (CT2391-26) for Insulation Fabrics Berry Amendment compliant materials. This opportunity seeks two types of insulated fabric batting for manufacturing purposes at their Butner, NC facility. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026, by 2:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The solicitation requires the procurement of specific quantities of white polyester insulation:
- FAB6090: 18,000 yards of 200-gram white polyester insulation, needle batting & poly loose fill, roll good fabric.
- FAB6080: 16,000 yards of 400-gram white polyester insulation, needle batting & poly loose fill, roll good fabric. Both items must adhere to specific testing requirements outlined in Section 3.4.1 and 3.3.5.1 within PD GL-PD-22-10. Each shipment must be accompanied by a Certificate of Conformance, proof of Berry Amendment compliance, Shade Test Result, and Lab Test Result. The factory location for these materials is Butner, NC.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code (PSC): 8305 (Textile Fabrics)
- NAICS Code: 313210 (Broadwoven Fabric Mills)
- Published Date: May 26, 2026
- Submission Deadline: Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026, by 2:00 PM CST
- Anticipated Award Date: To Be Determined (TBD)
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: ONLY EMAILED PROPOSALS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Offerors must confirm receipt of their offer.
- Price Firmness: Prices must be held firm for 60 calendar days from the offer receipt date.
- Evaluation Criteria: Adherence to Berry Amendment compliant material is a key evaluation factor.
- Offer Requirements: Offers must clearly indicate Solicitation Number CT2391-26, the offeror's name, address, and telephone number.
Point of Contact
- Primary Contact: Harley Jacobson
- Email: harley.jacobson2@usdoj.gov
- Telephone: (507)-835-8972 ext. 3413
People
Points of Contact
Harley JacobsonPRIMARY
Adam McCammackSECONDARY
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Solicitation
Posted: May 26, 2026