Pallet Lumber
ID: FN1554-25Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INCFEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INCFORREST CITY, AR, 72335, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing (321999)

PSC

SAWMILL AND PLANING MILL MACHINERY (3210)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/dd5bd46450f64bb5ad2d008863f75e61/view
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    Description

    The Department of Justice, through Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (UNICOR), is soliciting proposals from small businesses for the supply of various types of lumber intended for pallet making and shipping containers over a five-year period. The procurement includes multiple award contracts for specific lumber sizes and species, with an emphasis on environmentally friendly alternatives, and requires the submission of product samples for evaluation. This initiative not only supports sustainable practices but also provides employment opportunities within the prison system. Interested vendors must submit their proposals, including a completed business management questionnaire and samples, by January 24, 2024, and can contact Brent Ponder at bponder@central.unicor.gov for further information.

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    162000282-SOLICITATION.pdf
    The document outlines a government Request for Proposal (RFP) for the supply of various lumber types to be delivered to multiple Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR) locations over a five-year period. The RFP is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 321999, with a size standard of 500 employees. It seeks a single award for one base year plus four option years, totaling an estimated quantity for each lumber item specified, including grades and other requirements. Key points include delivery requirements of 14 days post-order, a minimum guarantee of $500, and strict quality inspections conforming to established standards. Offerors must submit proposals, including samples and a completed business management questionnaire, by the deadline of January 24, 2024. The RFP encourages environmentally friendly alternatives and requires compliance with various federal regulations and clauses, including maintaining a Certificate of Conformance with shipments. The summary illustrates the government's commitment to sustainable practices while providing employment opportunities through the prison system, emphasizing compliance with labor standards and support for small businesses in contracting opportunities.
    ach form - UEI.pdf
    The UNICOR ACH Vendor/Miscellaneous Payment Enrollment Form facilitates Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments for recipients involved in the Vendor Express Program. This document ensures compliance with the Privacy Act of 1974 and includes necessary data like Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) for financial institutions. It details the agency information of UNICOR, including contact details and financial institution requirements such as routing numbers and account details. The form also prompts organizations to provide their Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS) and demographic information, distinguishing between business sizes. In essence, this form streamlines financial transaction processes for vendors while adhering to federal regulations, ensuring timely and accurate payment processing as part of government operations related to federal grants and RFPs.
    FPI9999-Business Management Questionaire.pdf
    RFI Pallet Lumber.docx
    UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc. is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the procurement of pallet lumber materials for manufacturing pallets used in shipping. This RFI, identified as FPI-RFI-Pallet Lumber #RFI00014-25, seeks to gather information about potential contractors capable of supplying various types of lumber, including particle board and plywood, necessary for production across six UNICOR Office Furniture Plants located in Ashland, KY; Allenwood, PA; Coleman, FL; El Reno, OK; Forrest City, AR; and Milan, MI. Respondents are requested to provide a comprehensive list of product specifications and evidence of prior performance in supplying similar materials. Key specifications include compliance with American National Grading standards for softwood dimensional lumber, ensuring that any rejected materials must be removed and replaced at the supplier's expense. Interested companies must submit their responses by November 19, 2024, including details about company size, ISO certification, and capability to meet industry standards. Questions related to this RFI should be directed via email by November 18, 2024. This RFI aims to inform UNICOR's acquisition strategy and does not guarantee a contract.
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