RFID Labels and Hangtags
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, Inc. (UNICOR) has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFP CT2384-26) for RFID Labels and Hangtags. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for an Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to supply various UNICOR factories. Proposals are due by April 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks RFID labels and hangtags that must be Berry Amendment compliant and domestic USA only, adhering to DFARS 252.225-7012. The Non-Manufacturer Rule applies. Contractors will be required to provide a Certificate of Conformance (COC) with each shipment, and the government reserves the right to request bid samples. The contract may also include future requirements.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with Economic Price Adjustment.
- Period of Performance: A base period plus four option years.
- Estimated Value: Guaranteed minimum quantity of 1,000 units. The estimated not-to-exceed quantity for the life of the contract is 26,995,000 units.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS: 334419 (Miscellaneous Electrical And Electronic Components), Size Standard: 750 employees.
- Place of Performance: Washington, DC, United States.
- Rated Order: This is a DO rated order (DOC9) requirement.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission Deadline: Friday, April 3, 2026, by 2:00 PM CST.
- Questions Deadline: March 27, 2026. All inquiries must be in writing via email to harley.jacobson2@usdoj.gov.
- Submission Method: Emailed proposals are accepted. Offers must include Solicitation Number CT2384-26, offeror's details, technical description, warranty, price, and discount terms. Acknowledgment of all amendments is required.
- Evaluation Criteria: Past performance and technical factors are significantly more important than price. Technical factors include adherence to Berry Amendment compliant material. Past performance factors include quality, on-time delivery, adherence to shipping instructions, customer service, and performance within the last three years.
- Required Forms: Bidders may need to submit a "Credit Release Authorization" for financial evaluation, an "ACH Vendor/Miscellaneous Payment Enrollment Form" for direct deposit, and a "Business Management Questionnaire" detailing past performance.
- Notes: Offerors must hold prices firm for 60 calendar days. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Harley Jacobson (harley.jacobson2@usdoj.gov)
- Secondary Contact: Adam McCammack (adam.mccammack2@usdoj.gov, 618-664-6200)