Aluminum Blanks

UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc., has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ SV0102-27) for a two-year, firm-fixed-price, Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This procurement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 331315 for aluminum sheet, plate, and foil manufacturing. The contract requires three sizes of masked 3105-H14 aluminum sheet blanks: - Line 1: 50,000 units (7”×10”, .040” thick, 1/2-inch radius corners) - Line 2: 20,000 units (4.5”×5”, .040” thick, 3/8-inch radius corners) - Line 3: 1,000 units (2.5”×15”, .040” thick, square corners) Key contractual limits include a guaranteed minimum of 40,000 units, a delivery order minimum of 4,000 units, and a maximum of 10,000 units per order. All deliveries are FOB Destination to UNICOR in Cumberland, MD. Price adjustments are governed by an annual Economic Price Adjustment clause tied to the Bureau of Labor Statistics PPI for aluminum sheet manufacturing, capped at a 10% maximum upward adjustment. Submissions are due by November 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST via email to Contract Specialist Wesley Newell. Offers must include a signed SF1449, technical descriptions, country of origin details, and past performance questionnaires. Evaluation will be based on technical specifications, price, past performance, and delivery time, with technical quality and past performance combined carrying more weight than price. The resulting contract incorporates standard FAR, Department of Justice privacy, cybersecurity, and whistleblower clauses.

UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc., issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) 1600004128 for a 100% small business set-aside procurement. The solicitation seeks a two-year, firm-fixed-price, indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract to supply yellow/yellow masked 3105-H14 aluminum sheet blanks to UNICOR Cumberland in Cumberland, MD. The acquisition falls under NAICS code 331315, with an economic price adjustment mechanism linked to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index. Key contract terms and requirements include: - Items Required: Three distinct line items of aluminum sheets (50,000 units of 7”x10”; 20,000 units of 4.5”x5”; and 1,000 units of 2.5”x15”). - Delivery Limits: Guaranteed minimum contract quantity of 40,000 units total, with delivery order limits set between 4,000 minimum and 10,000 maximum units per order. - Evaluation Factors: Offers will be evaluated based on technical specifications, price, past performance, and delivery time. Technical and past performance combined are considered more important than price. - Submission Requirements: Quotes must include a signed SF1449, pricing, lead time, technical descriptions, SAM UEI details, Buy American compliance information, and three past performance questionnaires. The document incorporates standard Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions, mandatory Department of Justice clauses concerning privacy, cybersecurity, and whistleblower protections, agency protest procedures, and economic price adjustment guidelines capped at a 10% maximum upward adjustment.

This Request for Quotation (RFQ) 1600004128, issued by UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc., seeks proposals for a two-year, firm-fixed-price, Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for yellow, masked aluminum sheet blanks. The acquisition is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 331315 (Aluminum Sheet, Plate, and Foil Manufacturing). Deliveries are FOB Destination to UNICOR Cumberland in Cumberland, MD. The solicitation covers three line items for 3105-H14 aluminum sheet sizes: 7”× 10” (50,000 units), 4.5” × 5” (20,000 units), and 2.5” × 15” (1,000 units). Contract terms establish a guaranteed minimum of 40,000 units across all items, with individual delivery order limits ranging between 4,000 and 10,000 units. Contract pricing includes annual Economic Price Adjustments (EPA) indexed to the Bureau of Labor Statistics PPI for aluminum manufacturing, capped at a 10% maximum aggregate increase. Submissions are evaluated on technical specifications, price, past performance, and delivery time. Technical capability and past performance combined are weighted higher than price. Offerors must provide signed standard forms, technical descriptions, warranty terms, and three past performance questionnaires. Additionally, contractors must adhere to strict Department of Justice provisions regarding System for Award Management (SAM) registration, privacy training, security safeguards, Whistleblower disclosures, and breach reporting requirements.

This Request for Quote (RFQ SV0102-27) is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside issued by UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc., seeking proposals for a two-year, firm-fixed-price, Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for aluminum sheets. The procurement falls under NAICS code 331315 and includes an Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) tied to the Bureau of Labor Statistics index, capped at a maximum 10% upward adjustment. The requirement covers three line items of masked, yellow 3105-H14 aluminum sheets: 50,000 units of 7”x10” (.040” thick), 20,000 units of 4.5”x5” (.040” thick), and 1,000 units of 2.5”x15” (.040” thick). Contract terms specify a guaranteed minimum of 40,000 units, with delivery orders ranging between 4,000 and 10,000 units. Delivery is FOB Destination to UNICOR in Cumberland, Maryland. Key solicitation deadlines include questions due by November 6, 2026 (8:00 AM EST) and proposals due by November 13, 2026 (2:00 PM EST), submitted via email to Contract Specialist Wesley Newell. Offers must remain valid for 60 calendar days. Submissions must include a signed SF1449, signed amendments, company details with SAM UEI, technical descriptions, U.S. manufacturing confirmation, warranty information, and three past performance questionnaires. Evaluation criteria include technical specifications, price, past performance, and delivery time. Technical factors and past performance combined carry greater weight than price. The resulting contract incorporates standard FAR, Department of Justice (DOJ), and privacy compliance provisions.

This Request for Quote (RFQ) is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside issued by UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc., for a two-year, firm-fixed-price, Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with an Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) to procure aluminum blanks. The solicitation seeks three sizes of masked 3105-H14 aluminum sheet items: 50,000 units of 7”x10”, 20,000 units of 4.5”x5”, and 1,000 units of 2.5”x15”. Deliveries are FOB Destination to UNICOR in Cumberland, Maryland. The contract specifies a guaranteed minimum order of 40,000 units across any combination of line items, with individual delivery order sizes ranging from 4,000 to 10,000 units. Contract pricing is subject to annual adjustments based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics' aluminum sheet manufacturing Producer Price Index, capped at a maximum 10% total upward increase. Evaluation of quotes will consider technical specifications, price, past performance, and delivery time, with technical capabilities and past performance combined holding greater importance than price. Prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit a signed SF1449, technical descriptions, manufacturing origin details, warranty information, and three past performance questionnaires by November 13, 2026. Awardees are subject to strict Department of Justice privacy, records management, security training, and data breach reporting compliance requirements.

This document is a Business Management Questionnaire form issued by UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc., for inclusion in solicitation proposals. The form requires offerors to provide detailed past performance information regarding recent and relevant federal, state, local, or private contracts and subcontracts to demonstrate their capability to perform the solicited effort. Key required details include the contract number, dollar value, award and completion dates, type of contract, contractor contact information, and the extent of any subcontracting. Additionally, offerors must describe the complexity and relevancy of the supplies or services provided, specify the location, state the percentage of work completed directly by their company, and provide complete contact information for a reference verification point of contact.