Plastic Cutlery Boxes
ID: SV166-24Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing (322211)

PSC

BOXES, CARTONS, AND CRATES (8115)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5f4b245e54d9498dba7f6920fe230e27/view
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    Description

    The Department of Justice, through UNICOR (Federal Prison Industries, Inc.), is seeking information from contractors regarding the supply of plastic cutlery raw materials, specifically Poly Pellets and Copolymer, for manufacturing plastic cutlery boxes. The Request for Information (RFI) outlines the specifications for two types of boxes (PAC2034 and PAC2035), which must comply with specific stamping requirements and dimensions. This procurement is crucial for UNICOR's operational needs, as it supports the production of essential items within federal prison industries. Interested parties must submit their responses by September 27, 2024, and direct all inquiries to Wes Newell at Wesley.Newell2@usdoj.gov.

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    Wes Newell
    wesley.newell2@usdoj.gov
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    SV166-24 RFI Plastic Cutlery Boxes.pdf
    The document is a Request for Information (RFI) from UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc., seeking input on plastic cutlery raw materials for manufacturing. Issued on September 13, 2024, the RFI invites responses from contractors by September 27, 2024. It specifically requests capabilities related to Poly Pellets and Copolymer used in producing plastic cutlery, detailing two box specifications (PAC2034 and PAC2035) that must comply with certain stamping requirements, including compliance with specific standards and identification details. The document clarifies that responses will inform an Acquisition Strategy but will not result in a contract, and it emphasizes confidentiality and the sole responsibility of respondents for their associated costs. Interested parties must provide basic company information and any pertinent details regarding their ability to fulfill the requirements. This information is crucial for UNICOR's procurement strategy and aligns with federal processes in acquiring materials for operational needs.
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