SAM #CT2393-26

Twill and Poplin Fabric Supply for Inmate Clothing Production at FMC Butner

UNICOR, part of the Federal Prison System, is conducting market research for the supply of twill and poplin fabric to support inmate clothing production at its Oakdale, Louisiana facility. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Justice - Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (UNICOR) - Products Requested: - Twill Fabric - Estimated annual quantity: 500,000 yards - 64" cutable width, 7.5 oz. per sq. yard (+/- 5%) - Colors: Red, Khaki, Olive Drab, Sage Green, White, Orange, Brown, Yellow, Teal Green - 65% polyester/35% cotton - Packaging: Rolls on 2 1/2" diameter corrugated tube, palletized, banded, strapped, roll ticket, Certificate of Conformance - Poplin Fabric - Estimated annual quantity: 250,000 yards - 64" cutable width, 4.5 oz. per sq. yard (+/- 5%) - Colors: Wine, Khaki, Olive Drab, Sage Green, White, Chocolate Brown - 65% polyester/35% cotton - Packaging: Same as twill fabric - Unique Requirements: - Consignment inventory to be held at Oakdale facility - Vendor-managed inventory at supplier’s location - Fabrics must meet detailed quality and packaging standards - All current and future inmate clothing products manufactured at the facility will be supported - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; market research is open to qualified fabric suppliers.

Description

UNICOR, manufactures and supplies a variety of inmate clothing items for distribution to federal correctional institutions nationwide. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice (Notice) and Request for Information (RFI) is to obtain market research from qualified sources capable of supplying twill and poplin fabric to support this production line. 

UNICOR seeks to establish a contract with a qualified awardee that would consist of a 1-year base period and four additional option years, if exercised. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing rolled fabrics for all existing products manufactured at our Oakdale, Louisiana facility, as well as any new production introduced during the life of the contract.

UNICOR will also require consignment inventory to be held at the Oakdale location as well as Vendor-Managed Inventory at the supplier’s location.

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