Air Force/Army Fabric

The contract CT2386-26, issued by the Department of Justice through Federal Prison Industries Inc. (UNICOR), is a five-year fixed-price indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity (IDIQ) solicitation for specialized textile materials, specifically herringbone twill fabric and 100% polyester micro denier fabric, to be delivered to the Butner Cutting Operation in North Carolina. The solicitation requires compliance with stringent technical specifications including fabric composition, weight, width, and performance standards governed by GL-PD11-05, ASTM D3776, ASTM D5034, AATCC-61, and other industry benchmarks, with mandatory submission of a Certificate of Conformance and lab test reports with each shipment. The contract enforces Berry Amendment compliance, mandating domestic production of all materials, and incorporates deviations from standard FAR clauses related to small business participation, though no formal set-aside is designated. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination, with inspection and acceptance conducted at the Butner location by the Fabric Processing Inspector and Contracting Officer’s Representative, who also certifies invoices and performance. Proposals must be submitted electronically by May 21, 2026, via email, and include completed SF 1449, business management questionnaires, ACH and credit release forms, Berry Amendment certification, and SAM.gov registration. The evaluation prioritizes past performance—specifically quality, on-time delivery, and compliance—with technical compliance significantly outweighing price considerations in award decisions, indicating a trade-off selection process rather than LPTA. Special requirements include strict privacy controls restricting handling of Government information to authorized facilities, mandatory distribution of DOJ whistleblower guidance, prior approval for subcontractors, price reduction obligations if better commercial rates are offered, and separation checklists for personnel with access to Government systems. Packaging must follow commercial practices with contract number and item details clearly marked, though no barcoding or military packaging standards are required. No contract value is stated due to absence of unit pricing, but minimum and maximum order quantities are defined for each item with option clauses allowing increased volumes and extensions up to 60 months.