SV0173-25 Flagpole Base Repair
ID: SV0173-25Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INCFEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INCWASHINGTON, DC, 20534, USA

NAICS

Masonry Contractors (238140)

PSC

REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF MISCELLANEOUS BUILDINGS (Z2JZ)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8dbf830971bc4b02920b98db5f23c2e4/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Justice, through the Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR), is seeking qualified small businesses to provide masonry services for the repair of the flagpole area at their facility located at 400 1st St NW, Washington, DC. The project involves fixing granite panels and other related repairs, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for April 15, 2025, prior to the proposal submission deadline of May 2, 2025. This initiative is part of UNICOR's mission to enhance facility conditions while providing training and job opportunities for inmates, thereby contributing to community rehabilitation efforts. Interested contractors should direct inquiries to Joshua Hassler at joshua.hassler2@usdoj.gov and ensure compliance with all federal regulations and requirements outlined in the solicitation.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Joshua Hassler
    joshua.hassler2@usdoj.gov
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    1600002400 SV0173-25 Flagpole Base Repair.pdf
    The Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR) seeks to engage private contractors for masonry services, specifically repairs on the flagpole area at their Washington, DC location. The Request for Quote (RFQ) number SV0173-25 is aimed exclusively at small businesses. Contractors must submit their bids electronically by May 2, 2025, following a mandatory site visit on April 15, 2025. Proposals should detail qualifications, experience, lead times, technical approaches, and pricing. Contractual obligations include adherence to security protocols, insurance requirements, and locality laws. The evaluation will consider site visits, past performance, technical solutions, schedule, and price, emphasizing a best-value approach for the government. The contractor is also required to ensure availability of U.S. citizen employees, report safety incidents, and comply with various federal regulations and clauses. This initiative aligns with UNICOR's objective of providing training and job opportunities for inmates while maintaining cost-effective operations with no tax burden. The solicitation serves as a critical means to improve facility conditions and enhance public safety while integrating corrections programs into community rehabilitation efforts.
    Business Management Questionnaire.pdf
    The Business Management Questionnaire is designed for contractors responding to government RFPs, focusing on their experience and reliability in fulfilling contract requirements. The questionnaire requires firms to provide details regarding their last five government contracts, including customer information, contract amounts, statuses, and the percentage of facilities and staff dedicated to these contracts. Additionally, it requests information about any contracts the firm has defaulted on in the past 36 months, outlining reasons for default and relevant customer details. A bank reference is also required to ascertain the financial responsibility of the contractor. The overall purpose of the questionnaire is to assist the government in evaluating prospective contractors' suitability and compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations, ensuring responsible procurement processes in governmental contracting.
    RFI - SV0173-25.pdf
    The document is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc. for a project involving the repair of the front entrance area of their central office in Washington, DC. The objective is to identify qualified small business contractors capable of performing demolition, installation, and repair work, specifically involving granite panel matching, block installation, and replacement of electrical conduits and lighting fixtures. This RFI serves as a market research tool to help develop an acquisition strategy for a future Request for Proposal (RFP), with no obligation to award a contract stemming from this request. Interested contractors must have experience with similar projects aligned with NAICS code 238990, and should submit their qualifications, company details, and relevant project history by the due date of January 10, 2025. The document emphasizes that all responses will be confidential, will not result in contract awards, and any associated costs will be borne by the respondents. This information is critical for assessing the viability of small business participation in a potential future solicitation for this repair work.
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