UNICOR Marion Request for Quote Various Connectors. See Attached
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
Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR) Marion is soliciting quotes for various electrical connectors and components for the building and construction of cable assemblies. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity (NAICS 334417). Deliveries will be made to UNICOR Federal Prison Industries in Marion, IL. Quotes are due by November 21, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the requirement for electrical components, which may include connectors, adapters, wire, cable, or a combination of parts. The attached document details two specific solicitations:
- MA26-026FB: Requires electrical components such as SAE-AS25036-130 terminals, spade terminals, lug terminals, and 10 GA PVC copper electrical wire. Specific part numbers and descriptions are provided, with some items requiring equivalents to specified manufacturers (e.g., ALPHA WIRE, DELTA SURPRENANT).
- MA26-027FB: Requires specialized connectors and couplings, including EMI metric breech couplings (MIL-DTL-38999) and connectors (MIL-DTL-38999/46). QPL (Qualified Products List) is required for these items.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quote)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Deliveries: To UNICOR Federal Prison Industries, 4500 Prison Road, Marion IL 62959. Deliveries must be completed within the specified delivery date upon award.
- Response Due: November 21, 2026. (Note: An attached document summary mentions a due date of November 21, 2025, for MA26-027FB, but the overall opportunity response date is 2026).
- Published: November 14, 2025
Evaluation & Award
The Government reserves the right to make single or multiple awards based on Best Value. Award will be made to the responsible business whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, considering:
- PRICE
- TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE
- DELIVERY (ARO)
- PAST PERFORMANCE Awards will be issued via Purchase Card or SF-1449 Purchase Order.
Submission & Contact
Quotations must be received electronically by the Contracting Officer, Gregory Lipe, at gregory.lipe2@usdoj.gov. All questions regarding requirements, specifications, or the solicitation process must be submitted in writing to Gregory Lipe via email. No questions will be answered via telephone. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for any future amendments.