Plastic Cutlery Raw Materials
ID: SV165-24Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INCFEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INCFAIRTON, NJ, 08320, USA

NAICS

Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing (325211)

PSC

PLASTICS FABRICATED MATERIALS (9330)

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https://sam.gov/opp/49ace8747f8841b3bfb8b7d6de64fba6/view
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    The Department of Justice, through UNICOR (Federal Prison Industries, Inc.), is seeking information from potential contractors regarding the supply of raw materials for manufacturing plastic cutlery, specifically FDA-approved Poly Pellets and Copolymer blends. The Request for Information (RFI) aims to assess the market's capability to provide various materials, including Polypropylene for flatware and coloring pellets, which are essential for producing compliant plastic cutlery. Interested parties are invited to submit their responses by September 27, 2024, detailing their company profile, contact information, and business size, with all submissions becoming the property of UNICOR. For inquiries, respondents should contact Wes Newell, Contract Specialist, at Wesley.Newell2@usdoj.gov.

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    Wes Newell
    wesley.newell2@usdoj.gov
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    SV165-24 RFI Plastic Cutlery Raw Materials.pdf
    UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc. has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the procurement of raw materials for manufacturing plastic cutlery, specifically FDA-approved Poly Pellets and Copolymer. The RFI seeks to gather information about the capabilities of potential contractors to supply various specified materials, including Polypropylene for flatware and different coloring pellets. This request is intended to inform an Acquisitions Strategy and does not imply a commitment to award a contract. Interested parties are invited to submit responses by September 27, 2024, detailing their company profile, contact information, business size, and any relevant information. UNICOR will not cover any costs incurred by respondents in preparing their responses, and all submissions will become the property of UNICOR. The delivery location for the materials is specified as the UNICOR facility in Fairton, NJ. The RFI aims to assess the market's capacity to meet UNICOR's material needs while ensuring compliance with federal standards. All queries and responses should be directed to Wes Newell, the Contract Specialist.
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