UNICOR Manchester Elastic Cord-CRD00117
ID: CT2379-26Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INCFEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INCWASHINGTON, DC, 20534, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills (314999)

PSC

TEXTILE FABRICS (8305)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5867fe9da7424d1f9f5e5e1ed2aed619/view
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    Description

    The Department of Justice, through Federal Prison Industries, Inc., is seeking proposals for the procurement of 205,000 feet of TAN 499 elastic cord (UNICOR PART#: CRD0117) as part of a combined synopsis/solicitation. The elastic cord must be made of nylon, Type II (lacing cord), with a diameter of 3/16", and must comply with the Berry Amendment, ensuring that all materials are 100% domestically produced in the United States. This procurement is critical for various applications within the prison industry, and interested vendors must submit a Berry Amendment letter of compliance along with their quotations. The deadline for responses is December 19, 2025, at 02:00 PM CST, and further inquiries can be directed to Harley Jacobson at harley.jacobson2@usdoj.gov or Adam McCammack at adam.mccammack2@usdoj.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Harley Jacobson
    harley.jacobson2@usdoj.gov
    Adam McCammack
    (618) 664-6326
    adam.mccammack2@usdoj.gov
    Files
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    MAN1 CRD0117 RFQ.pdf
    This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation (Notice ID: CT2379-26) for commercial products, specifically 205,000 feet of TAN 499 elastic cord (UNICOR PART#: CRD0117), prepared by Federal Prison Industries/UNICOR. The solicitation is unrestricted and requires compliance with the Berry Amendment, mandating that all elastic cord be 100% domestically produced in the United States. Offerors must submit a Berry Amendment letter of compliance/supply-chain traceability with their quotation. The place of performance is MANCHESTER CUT AND SEW, MANCHESTER KY. The response deadline is December 19, 2025, at 02:00 PM CST. The elastic cord must be nylon, Type II (lacing cord), 3/16" diameter, and conform to MIL-C-43701B and END ITEM SPEC.GL/PD-06-17(G3ECW/WW). A certificate of conformance and passing test reports are required with each shipment.
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