UNICOR Lexington Request For Quote BOX0018
ID: CW25-091LEType: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INCFEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INCPHOENIX, AZ, 85086, USA

NAICS

Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (334419)

PSC

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLIES, BOARDS, CARDS, AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE (5998)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Justice, through the Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (UNICOR), is soliciting quotes for the procurement of receptacles intended for military applications, as outlined in the Request for Quote (RFQ) BOX0018. This procurement is part of a total small business set-aside initiative, emphasizing the government's commitment to fostering small business participation in federal contracting. The receptacles are crucial for various military applications, and the selected vendor will be expected to deliver the products within 21 days following quote acceptance. Interested vendors should direct inquiries to Chelsea Walker at chelsea.walker3@usdoj.gov or call 618-964-1441, with quotes due by the specified deadline in the solicitation documents.

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    The document outlines a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the procurement of a specific product—receptacles for military applications—from UNICOR Federal Prison Industries. Issued on March 11, 2025, the solicitation includes details such as the vendor quote number, due date for quotes, and delivery expectations set to occur 21 days post-quote acceptance. The procurement is designated as a small business initiative, reflecting the government's commitment to encouraging small business participation. Instructions emphasize the importance of completing highlighted sections regarding pricing, delivery details, and customer information, with outlines of standard solicitation provisions and clauses incorporated from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Compliance with federal contracting requirements is reinforced, targeting both small businesses and those proposing to furnish products not manufactured directly by them. The document underscores the need for accurate representation of business status to prevent misrepresentation penalties.
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    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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