SAM #CT2400-27

UNICOR market research for Berry Amendment-compliant microfiber fabric for military washcloths

UNICOR is seeking market information on fabric for military washcloth production at its Terre Haute facility. - Government buyers: U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (UNICOR); the attached washcloth specification is from the Department of the Army, Army (GL). - Requested material: 100% polyester terry microfiber fabric, brown 436, at least 12.25 inches wide, warp knitted with polyester scrim. The stated minimum requirement is 16,000 yards per month; length is negotiable. - Finished item specified: A brown 436 microfiber terry washcloth, 12.25 by 12.25 inches (±1/8 inch), intended for Army military personnel. No purchase quantity or part number is stated for the finished washcloth. - Notable requirements: Fabric must comply with the Berry Amendment and referenced GL/PD-11-09A requirements. The washcloth specification includes soil-release, laundering and performance, colorfastness, dimensional stability, absorption, and skin-contact safety requirements, plus a sewn care/content label and individual barcode identification. - Packaging and documentation: Fabric rolls must be palletized, banded, and strapped, with roll tickets showing roll number, yardage, weight, and shade lot. Certificates of conformance, test results, and component traceability are required. - Delivery planning: Proposed production lead time is 120 days from award. Proposed structure is a one-year base period with four option years. - OEMs and vendors: No commercial OEM or supplier is named. UNICOR (Federal Prison Industries, Inc.) is the requesting organization.

Description

The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice (Notice) and Request for Information (RFI) is to obtain market research from qualified sources capable of supplying poly terry microfiber fabric to support UNICOR’s military washcloth production line. The information received will assist UNICOR staff in developing an acquisition plan for this material. This production line is currently located at our factory in Terre Haute, IN.

This Notice and RFI are issued solely for market research and planning purposes. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or a commitment to award a contract. The purpose of this Notice and RFI is to gather information from qualified sources capable of supplying these materials, enabling UNICOR to maintain production efficiency.

Sources Sought/RFI and PD 11-09A attached.

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