RFI INSTALLATION OF PALLET RACKING AND METAL 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
The Department of Justice, Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for Installation Services of Pallet Racking and Metal Furniture. This RFI aims to gather industry input to structure a future Request for Proposal (RFP) for a potential Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The objective is to maximize cube utilization, address safety issues with existing warehouse racking, ensure compliance with NFPA and UFC standards, and improve inventory accuracy. Responses are due May 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Purpose & Scope
UNICOR seeks to collaborate with industry on structuring an RFP for installation services for its Office Furniture Group (OFG)-Metals. Services include installation of new, and retrofitting/repairing/demolishing existing, pallet racking, storage cabinets, lockers, military/institution metal furniture, and various metal storage systems. The RFI specifically seeks input on market awareness, quality, assurance of service, availability of domestic small business suppliers, and price lock-in strategies.
Potential Contract Details
- Type: Anticipated IDIQ contract (following RFI)
- Duration: One base year plus four option years (total potential of five years)
- Set-Aside: This RFI seeks to address the availability of Domestic Small Business Suppliers, aligning with a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Place of Performance: Primarily El Reno, OK, but also various Government sites across the Indo-Pacific region, Europe, and the United States.
Key Requirements & Deliverables (for future RFP)
- Engineering and design services, including preliminary and final drawings and material lists.
- Disassembly, demolition, and removal of obsolete racking and storage configurations.
- Installation and assembly of new racking and storage configurations.
- Retrofit, upgrade, and repair of existing systems.
- Compliance with NFPA, UFC, and FM Global fire protection standards.
- Provision of necessary materials, hardware, equipment, and transportation.
- Key personnel requirements include a Program Manager, QA/QC Manager, and Project Managers for each Delivery Order.
Submission & Evaluation
- Response Due: Friday, May 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Electronically to Barbara.McMaster@usdoj.gov with the subject line "RFI RESPONSE OFG-RFI0030-26-RFI– Installations_(Your Organization name)".
- This RFI is for information gathering only and does not constitute a commitment to any future procurement. The U.S. Government will not pay for any costs incurred in responding.