UVEX STEALTH GOGGLE KIT - 3960C
ID: BUOL001-25Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INCFEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INCBUTNER, NC, 27509, USA

NAICS

Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing (339115)

PSC

OPHTHALMIC INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6540)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2e3112f549b34bbb85cf37fcdfd8e1c2/view
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    Description

    The Department of Justice, through UNICOR Federal Prison Industries, Inc., is seeking quotes for the procurement of 8,000 safety goggles, specifically the S3960HS model, to be delivered to Butner, North Carolina. This solicitation is a total small business set-aside, emphasizing the need for compliance with regulatory standards, including a Certificate of Conformance and adherence to ANSI Z87.1 for high-impact goggles. The procurement is critical for ensuring safety equipment within federal facilities, with offers due by January 29, 2025, and deliveries required on or before February 10, 2025. Interested vendors should direct inquiries to Wayne Mayfield at wayne.mayfield2@usdoj.gov or Tiffani Balestrini at tiffani.balestrini@usdoj.gov for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    WAYNE MAYFIELD
    WAYNE.MAYFIELD2@USDOJ.GOV
    Tiffani Balestrini
    tiffani.balestrini@usdoj.gov
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    1600002229.pdf
    The document outlines a solicitation for commercial items by UNICOR Federal Prison Industries, focusing on the procurement of safety goggles. The key elements include submission requirements, delivery instructions, and compliance with various regulatory standards. The offeror is required to provide a Certificate of Conformance with shipments, ensuring product quality and adherence to specifications, particularly referencing ANSI Z87.1 for high-impact goggles. The procurement aims to ensure best value through specifications, delivery lead time, and pricing evaluations, with a strong data integration focus, including registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). Additionally, delivery is specified as FOB Destination to Butner, NC, highlighting a strict timeline and potential liquidated damages for delays. The document emphasizes the requirement for small business suppliers and the associated regulatory framework designed to prevent counterfeit part issuance, showcasing the detailed compliance and quality assurance expectations inherent in federal procurement processes. This solicitation exemplifies the government's structured approach towards acquiring essential safety equipment within the federal contracting landscape.
    buol001-25 amendment 1.doc
    This document is an Amendment to a Solicitation from UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, concerning Request for Quote (RFQ) BU001-25 for safety goggles to be delivered to Butner, NC. The amendment clarifies several queries raised by potential contractors. Notably, it explains that references to a "kit" in the RFQ are for internal purposes and that bidders should quote the goggles alone. It addresses confusion over pre-filled information in block 17 of the Standard Form 1449, affirming that it is generic and can be altered by the offeror with their company details. Furthermore, the amendment acknowledges that the previously referenced part number for goggles (3960C) is obsolete, accepting its replacement part number (S3960HS) without a kit requirement. The document confirms that other terms from the initial solicitation remain unchanged, emphasizing the clear communication and guidance for potential bidders as they prepare their offers. All pertinent information regarding the RFQ can be accessed on sam.gov, ensuring that bidders have clear channels for further inquiry and engagement. This amendment reflects the ongoing process of adapting federal solicitations to meet industry standards and requirements.
    buol001-25 amendment 2.doc
    The document is an Amendment 2 to a solicitation by UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, regarding a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the purchase of 8,000 safety goggles, intended for delivery to Butner, NC. The amendment provides clarification on delivery dates, specifically stating that offers are due by January 29, 2025, at 02:00 PM EST, with deliveries required on or before February 10, 2025. It further specifies that this RFQ is for a one-time purchase and outlines necessary steps for offerors, such as completing certain blocks on the submitted forms and ensuring registration on sam.gov. Additionally, the amendment addresses common queries about documentation and terms, emphasizing the importance of adherence to the solicitation's requirements. Overall, this document ensures that potential contractors have the necessary information to compile accurate and compliant bids while maintaining the original solicitation's conditions, thereby facilitating a smooth procurement process.
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