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Federal Prison Industries, under the Department of Justice, is seeking to purchase 500,000 sets of 8.5 x 11 two-part reverse carbonless paper in white/canary color under Solicitation SV0227-26, issued as a Request for Quote with a firm-fixed-price, definite delivery-definite quantity structure. This acquisition is fully set aside for small businesses, with the NAICS code 322130 indicating a size standard of 1,250 employees, and requires all offerors to be active in the SAM database with a valid Unique Entity Identifier. Quotes must be submitted via email by 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on July 31, 2026, and must include detailed product specifications, warranty terms, pricing, discounts, contact information, and confirmation of small business status. Delivery is required to Unicor’s facility in Sandstone, Minnesota, with the government prioritizing the earliest feasible delivery time as part of the evaluation. The award will be determined based on best overall value, considering price, quality, past performance, and lead time, in accordance with FAR Part 12 and Part 13 procedures. The Government reserves the right to request samples or additional information prior to award and expects immediate notification of any delays in delivery. Invoices must be emailed to Accounts.payable@usdoj.gov, and this solicitation will result in a single purchase order, not an ongoing contract.

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500,000 sets of carbonless paper, small business set-aside, quote due July 31, 2026, firm-fixed-price, delivery to Sandstone, Minnesota.

Agency

Department Of Justice → Inc Federal Prison IndustriesView Agency

NAICS

322130 - Paperboard MillsView NAICS

Place of Performance

Sandstone, MN, 55072, USA

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SBA

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AgencyDepartment Of Justice → Inc Federal Prison Industries
Contacts1 person available
OfficeSandstone, MN, 55072, USA
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Office AddressSandstone, MN, 55072, USA
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Unicor, SV0227-26
Carbonless Paper
Solicitation posted on SAM.gov: 7/15/2026
Deadline for quotes: 7/31/2026
SOLICITATION: Issued as Request for Quote (RFQ) for a Firm-Fixed-Price, Definite Delivery-Definite Quantity type contract.
Set Aside: This solicitation is an 100% set-aside for small business.
Requirement: Federal Prison Industries (FPI) is seeking to purchase:
500,000 SETS of PCL0051
8.5 x 11
2 part reverse.
NCR - Carbonless paper
White/Canary
Delivered FBO Destination to:
Unicor
2300 County Road 29
Sandstone, MN, 55072
Questions for this solicitation will be addressed in writing to: wesley.newell2@usdoj.gov.
AWARD METHODOLOGY: This acquisition will be procured in accordance with FAR Part 12 – Acquisition of Commercial Items and Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The Government intends to evaluate quotes and award a contract that is the best overall value to the government, in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(g). Evaluation factors are price, quality, and past performance, and lead time.
The Government reserves the right to require the quoter to submit additional information or samples as necessary to support a pre-award determination of responsibility.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: UNICOR’s desired delivery is as soon as possible. Vendors are required to provide their best delivery time for evaluation. Delivery schedule will be established at time of award.
OFFERS: Signed and dated offers are submitted by email to: wesley.newell2@usdoj.gov
The date and time for receipt of quotes is:
Friday, July 31, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST).
Do not send offers via U.S. mail. OMB Clearance 1103-0018.
Offer must indicate Solicitation No. SV0227-26, time specified for receipt of offer, name, address, telephone number of offeror, technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation, terms of any expressed warranty, price and any discount terms. Offer must include acknowledgment of all amendments, if any.
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS REQUIRED TO BE COMPLETED BY THE OFFEROR:
SAM UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER (UEI): _______________________________________
VENDOR POINT OF CONTACT: _____________________________________
VENDOR TELEPHONE & FAX NUMBER: _____________________________
VENDOR EMAIL ADDRESS: ________________________________________
VENDOR BUSINESS SIZE FOR NAICS CODE 485991: Small Business (Y or N): _____________
By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database (System Award Management) prior to submitting a quote, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation.
The Contracting Officer is Wesley Newell at wesley.newell2@usdoj.gov.
PART I: INFORMATION
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is SV227-26 and this solicitation is issued as a Request For Quote (RFQ). The North American Industry Classification System code is 322120, Paper (small business size 1,250).
This solicitation should result in a Purchase Order. It will not be an ongoing contract.
NOTICE TO GOVERNMENT WHEN CONTRACTOR(S) DELAYS:
In the event the contractor(s) encounter difficulty in meeting performance requirements, or when there is an anticipated difficulty in complying with the delivery terms or completion dates, or whenever the contractor has knowledge that any actual or potential situation is delaying or threatens to delay the timely delivery/performance of this contract, the contractor must immediately notify the Contracting Officer at UNICOR in writing, giving pertinent details. This information will not be construed as a waiver by the Government of the required delivery schedule, or the Governments rights to impose consideration against delinquencies or other remedies provided by this contract.
INVOICES ARE TO BE EMAILED TO:
Accounts.payable@usdoj.gov

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