Various Cord and Drawstring
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, INC (UNICOR), under the Department of Justice, is soliciting proposals for Various Cord and Drawstring for its factories. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for a base plus four option year Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due by April 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity covers the supply of various cords and drawstrings, as detailed in Section B of the solicitation. Key requirements include:
- Material Compliance: All materials must be Berry Amendment compliant and sourced from domestic USA only. No foreign items or components are acceptable.
- Bid Samples: The government reserves the right to request bid samples.
- Future Requirements: Additional requirements may be incorporated into the contract.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with one base year and four option years.
- Rated Order: This is a "Rated Order DO-C9 requirement."
- Delivery: UNICOR's desired delivery is 45 days or sooner after the issuance of each delivery order.
- Offer Period: Offerors must hold prices firm for 60 days from the proposal closing date.
- NAICS Code: 314994, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.
Set-Aside
This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). The Non-Manufacturer Rule applies.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: April 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST.
- Submission Method: Offers must be submitted via email to harley.jacobson2@usdoj.gov. Phone calls are not accepted.
- Questions Deadline: March 27, 2026. Questions must be submitted in writing via email to harley.jacobson2@usdoj.gov.
- Evaluation Factors: 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.
- Award Intent: The government intends to award multiple contracts.
Additional Notes
- SAM Registration: Vendors must be registered in the SAM database prior to award.
- Packaging: Packaging shall comply with ASTM D-3951-95.
- Invoicing: Invoices are to be mailed to UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Central Accounts Payable, P.O. Box 11849, Lexington, KY 40578-1849, or emailed to Accounts.payable@usdoj.gov.
- Required Forms: Bidders must complete and submit a Business Management Questionnaire to demonstrate past contract performance, an ACH Vendor/Miscellaneous Payment Enrollment Form for electronic payments, and a Credit Release Authorization form for financial capability assessment.