Pallet Lumber
ID: FN1554-25Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing (321999)

PSC

LUMBER AND RELATED BASIC WOOD MATERIALS (5510)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0e2c94462d8e4c329f579aadae06cb6e/view
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    The Department of Justice, through UNICOR (Federal Prison Industries, Inc.), is seeking information from potential contractors regarding the supply of pallet lumber materials for manufacturing pallets used in shipping. This Request for Information (RFI), identified as FPI-RFI-Pallet Lumber #RFI00014-25, aims to gather details on contractors' capabilities to provide various types of lumber, including particle board and plywood, necessary for production at six UNICOR Office Furniture Plants located across the United States. The procurement is critical for ensuring compliance with American National Grading standards for softwood dimensional lumber, with specific requirements for product specifications and prior performance evidence. Interested parties must submit their responses by November 19, 2024, and direct any questions to Brent Ponder at brent.ponder@usdoj.gov by November 18, 2024.

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    Brent Ponder
    87063060001138
    brent.ponder@usdoj.gov
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    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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