UNICOR Marion Request for Quote Video Equipment
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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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 Video Equipment and Electrical Components for its facility in Marion, IL. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and seeks specific items including video scalers, IP video converters, industrial power supplies, and nylon stuffing tubes. Award will be based on Best Value. Quotes are due by April 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quotation (RFQ) covers the procurement of various electrical components and video equipment. Key items include:
- EHR0047: 240W Single Output Industrial Power Supply (48VDC, 5 Amps, DIN Rail Mounted)
- HWS0303: Nylon Stuffing Tube (Tube Size 1, Bushing I.D. 0.234")
- CHW0229: Video Scaler, NTSC Card (Sole Source: Altinex Inc. Part number: MT306-502)
- CHW0658: Four Channel RGB to IP Video Converter (Sole Source Provider: OSPREY VIDEO) Deliveries are required to UNICOR Federal Prison Industries, 4500 Prison Road, Marion IL 62959, and must be completed within the specified delivery date upon award.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Request for Quote)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 423430 (Merchant Wholesalers, Electrical and Electronic Goods)
- Product Service Code (PSC): 7B21 (Computing Hardware And Software Products For Traditional Mainframe Computers And Operations Running Legacy Operating Systems)
- Award Type: Single or multiple awards via Purchase Order (SF-1449)
- Quote Due Date: April 29, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Published Date: April 24, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be made to the responsible quoter(s) whose submission is most advantageous to the Government based on Best Value. Evaluation factors include:
- PRICE
- TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE
- DELIVERY (ARO)
- PAST PERFORMANCE
Submission Requirements & Contact
Quotations must be submitted electronically to Marlea Clark at marlea.clark@usdoj.gov. Bidders are instructed to fill only the green-colored areas in the provided RFQ spreadsheet (MA26-266FB SAM.xlsx) and mark 'x' in the 'No Bid' column for items not being bid. All questions regarding requirements, specifications, or the solicitation process must be submitted in writing via email to Marlea Clark; no phone calls will be answered. Faith-Based and Community-Based Organizations are eligible to submit quotes. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the SAM.gov site for updates.