Locks for Office Furniture
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
UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc., is soliciting proposals for a 5-year Firm Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for lock hardware to be used in the manufacture of office furniture. This acquisition, identified as solicitation FN1590-26, is a Small Business Set-Aside and anticipates multiple awards. Proposals are due by Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contract requires the provision of various lock types, lock cores, strike plates, and related hardware, including specific items like KEY-PLUG-ASSY, LOCK, LOCK-CORE-NICKEL variants, CENTRAL-LOCK types, LOCK-BEZEL, DBL-DOOR-LOCK, DEADBOLT-ASSY, ANTI-TIP-SNAPPER, and LOCK-CYLINDER-BODY. Deliveries are FOB Destination to UNICOR facilities in Ashland, KY; Forrest City, AR; and Milan, MI. Initial delivery orders require 21 days, with subsequent orders requiring 14 days. Quantity variations of +/- 10% are possible.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price, IDIQ
- Duration: 5 years from the actual award date
- Estimated Maximum Value: $5,000,000.00
- Guaranteed Minimum: $1,000.00
- Set-Aside: Small Business
- NAICS Code: 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing)
- Product Service Code: 5340 (Hardware)
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Deadline: Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
- Questions Deadline: Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Proposals must be emailed to peyton.perry@usdoj.gov with the subject referencing FN1597-26. Signed and dated offers should also be mailed to UNICOR, Federal Correctional Complex, PO BOX 1109, COLEMAN, FL 33521 ATTN: Peyton Perry.
- Required Documents: Proposals must include SAM registration, Unique Entity ID, TIN, completed Business Management Questionnaires (Section L) with three references for similar items, Past Performance Surveys, and Pricing Sheets (using the provided Bid Tab Blank.xlsx template).
- Evaluation Factors (in order of importance):
- Technical/Warranty: Ability to meet specifications and requirements (rated Pass/Fail).
- Past Performance: Evaluated for relevancy and recentness.
- Price: Evaluated through competition.
- Offer Acceptance Period: Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days, and prices must be firm for 120 calendar days from the offer receipt date.
- Samples: Samples must be received no later than the offer submission deadline.
Contact Information
All questions must be submitted in writing to Peyton Perry at peyton.perry@usdoj.gov. No phone calls will be accepted.