Opportunity

SAM #1600003662

Solicitation for K-9 Vehicle Climate Systems and Cage Kits for 2026 Ford F-150

Buyer

Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (UNICOR)

Posted

June 10, 2026

Respond By

June 16, 2026

Identifier

1600003662

NAICS

332322, 336211, 336999, 423860

This procurement opportunity is issued by Bastrop Vehicular under Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (UNICOR), Department of Justice, for specialized K-9 vehicle components. - Government Buyer: - Bastrop Vehicular (Federal Prison Industries, Bastrop, TX) - Products Requested: - 81 units of K-9 Climate Guard System (part number AUT3400) - In-vehicle K-9 unit climate control and temperature monitoring system - Features: pager alert, automatic cooling, temperature sensors, digital display, alarm outputs, and installation instructions - Includes 1-year warranty - 81 units of K9 Cage with Ramp Insert Kit for 2026 Ford F-150 (part number AUT3607BPC-26) - K9 cage insert with ramp, floor liner, water dish, window screens, mounting hardware, and removable divider - Designed for 2026 Ford F-150 4-door with side air bag compliance - Includes installation instructions and lifetime warranty on all parts - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or manufacturers are named in the documentation, but part numbers suggest specialized K-9 vehicle equipment manufacturers - Notable Requirements: - All items must include installation instructions and specified warranties - Products must be compatible with 2026 Ford F-150 vehicles - Small business set-aside - Delivery to Bastrop, TX - Evaluation based on best value, including price, technical acceptability, delivery, and past performance

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included within this notice.  Solicitation, Evaluation and Award(s) will be in conjunction with policies and procedures as prescribed in FAR 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number CW26-150BA is issued as a Request For Proposal. This award will be one award.

Federal Prison Industries, Bastrop is issuing this solicitation notice for the requirements of Vehicle Component(s). This may be for hardware, material, instructions, or a combination of parts required in the uplift of vehicles.  This solicitation is SMALL BUSINESS set‑aside. The NAICS code for this solicitation is 332322.  Deliveries will begin when the Contracting Officer issues a signed Award Document to the Vendor. Deliveries MUST be completed within the delivery date specified, upon Award.  Deliveries will be made to UNICOR Federal Prison Industries 1341 Hwy. 95 N., Bastrop TX 78602. The Government reserves the right to make single or multiple awards based on Best Value. The Government will award to the responsible businesses whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, is most advantageous to the Government based on Best Value. Best Value will be determined by evaluating each quotation for one or more of the following: PRICE, TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE, DELIVERY (ARO), AND PAST PERFORMANCE. Awards will be issued with a Purchase Card or through a Purchase Order, SF-1449.  All future information about this solicitation, including solicitation amendments, will also be distributed through this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure they have the most up‑to‑date information about this solicitation. Refer to the posted solicitation for due date regarding receipt of quotes (page #1, block #8).  The point of contact for all information regarding this solicitation is Chelsea Walker, Contracting Officer, at Chelsea.walker3@usdoj.gov.   Quotations are required to be received electronically to the above mentioned contact, on or before the due dates specified within the solicitation.   The only format in which questions will be answered is by e‑mail (no phone calls please). Faith Based and Community Based Organizations have the right to submit quotes equally with other organizations for contracts for which they are eligible.

ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING REQUIREMENTS LISTED, SPECIFICATIONS OR THE SOLICITATION PROCESS MUST BE REQUESTED in writing to Chelsea Walker at Chelsea.walker3@usdoj.gov.  At no time should offerors contact factory or Central Office staff with questions regarding this request for quotation (RFQ).  All questions MUST be addressed in writing.  No questions will be answered via telephone.

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