Mobile Ferromagnetic Detectors
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 (UNICOR) is seeking quotes for 7 Mobile Ferromagnetic Detectors under Solicitation No. SV0209-26. This is an UNRESTRICTED Request for Quote (RFQ) for a Firm-Fixed-Price, Definite Delivery-Definite Quantity contract. The detectors are required for UNICOR Recycling facilities in Pennsylvania, Texas, and Florida. Quotes are due by April 24, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EST.
Scope of Work
UNICOR requires seven (7) mobile ferromagnetic detectors capable of passively screening individuals for ferrous metals as they pass by. The detectors must be mobile and able to indicate the location where ferrous metal was detected. Delivery is required FBO Destination to three specific UNICOR Recycling locations: three units to Minersville, PA; two units to Texarkana, TX; and two units to Marianna, FL.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Definite Delivery-Definite Quantity
- Set-Aside: UNRESTRICTED
- NAICS Code: 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 500 employees.
- Desired Delivery: As soon as possible; vendors must provide their best delivery time for evaluation.
- Published Date: April 13, 2026
- Quote Due Date: April 24, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST)
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be signed, dated, and submitted via email to wesley.newell2@usdoj.gov. Submissions must include Solicitation No. SV0209-26, offeror's contact information, a detailed technical description of the items, terms of any warranty, price, and any discount terms. Acknowledgment of all amendments is also required. Offerors must provide their SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Vendor Point of Contact, telephone, email, and indicate their business size for NAICS 485991 (Small Business Y or N).
This acquisition will be procured under FAR Part 12 (Commercial Items) and Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures). Award will be made to the offeror representing the best overall value to the government, based on evaluation factors including price, technical capabilities, and lead time. Offerors must be registered in SAM prior to submitting a quote and maintain registration through final payment.
Additional Notes
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation; no separate written solicitation will be issued. Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to wesley.newell2@usdoj.gov. The resulting award will be a Purchase Order and not an ongoing contract. Invoices are to be emailed to Accounts.payable@usdoj.gov.