UNICOR RFQ Switchboards and More
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 Federal Prison Industries, Marion (UNICOR) is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Electrical Components, including switchboards, converters, and servers. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with quotes due by June 2, 2026, at 16:00Z.
Scope of Work
This solicitation (MA26-291FB) seeks specific electrical components for UNICOR Federal Prison Industries. The required items, detailed in the MA26-291FB SAM.xlsx document, include:
- Mounting ears with accessories (CHW0118)
- Video touch screen switchboard (CHW0214)
- Video switching section (CHW0375)
- Power supply (CHW0399)
- Ruggedized equipment rack (CHW0636)
- Video scaler (CHW0644)
- 2-port parallel converter (CHW0654)
- 4-channel RGB to IP video converter (CHW0658) - Sole source noted for Osprey Video.
- R760 Rack Server (CHW0661) - Sole approved source noted.
- Network video server (CHW0666)
Bidders must provide unit prices and quantities by filling in the green-colored areas of the spreadsheet and indicate 'no bid' if applicable. Substitution of part numbers is not authorized without explicit permission.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 335313
- Quote Due Date: June 2, 2026, 16:00Z
- Published Date: May 28, 2026
- Place of Performance (Delivery): UNICOR Federal Prison Industries, 4500 Prison Road, Marion, IL 62959.
- Award Mechanism: Purchase Card or SF-1449.
Evaluation
Award will be based on Best Value to the Government, considering PRICE, TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE, DELIVERY (ARO), AND PAST PERFORMANCE. The Government reserves the right to make single or multiple awards.
Submission & Questions
Quotations must be received electronically by the due date. All questions regarding requirements, specifications, or the solicitation process must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, Marlea Clark, at marlea.clark@usdoj.gov. No phone calls will be answered. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the SAM.gov site for any updates.