This government Request for Proposal (RFP) SV0193-26, issued by UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc., seeks a two-year, firm-fixed-price requirements contract for Avery Dennison brand laminated plastic plate, sheet, and application tape products. The solicitation is unrestricted, with a NAICS code of 326130, and all items will be awarded to a single offeror. Offers are due by January 9, 2026, at 2 PM EST, and must be submitted via email to Wesley.Newell2@usdoj.gov. Key terms include FOB Destination delivery to Cumberland, MD, an economic price adjustment clause tied to the PCU326130326130S Producer Price Index, and a desired delivery time of 45 calendar days from receipt of each order. The document also details federal acquisition regulations concerning Buy American Act compliance, whistleblower protections, contractor privacy requirements, and procedures for filing protests directly with the Department of Justice.
This Request for Proposal (RFP) from UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (Solicitation No. SV0193-26), is for a two-year, firm-fixed-price requirements contract with economic price adjustment for Avery Dennison brand laminated plastic plate, sheet, and shape manufacturing products. The solicitation is unrestricted and requires F.O.B. Destination delivery to Cumberland, MD. Offers are due by January 9, 2026, at 2 PM EST, and must be submitted via email to Wesley.Newell2@usdoj.gov, including technical descriptions, price, discount terms, and acknowledgment of amendments. All items will be awarded to a single offeror. Key clauses cover pricing adjustments based on the Producer Price Index (PCU326130326130S), Buy American Act compliance (with specific domestic content requirements), and comprehensive privacy, whistleblower, and records management provisions for contractors, including strict rules for handling Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and reporting data breaches. The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) is Michael Southern. Technical specifications, past performance, and delivery time are more important than price in the evaluation.
The U.S. Department of Justice, UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, specifically the Cumberland Sign Factory, has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for Brand Name reflective materials from Avery Dennison. This two-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, estimated at $128,362, is for specific Avery Dennison Engineering Grade Retroreflective Sheeting. The justification cites FAR 6.302-1, stating that no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements due to the unique color match and reflective qualities needed for safety and conformity by federal agencies like the Army COE and NPS. Avery Dennison is the sole manufacturer providing the specific color and product that meets Corps standards. While previous solicitations yielded resellers, the agency will post on SAM.gov to solicit offers directly from manufacturers to ensure fair and reasonable costs. A market survey was not conducted because the requirement is for a specific brand and color.