Cold Weather Canteen Fabric Berry Amendment

The solicitation CT2389-26, issued by Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR) under the Department of Justice, seeks to procure 10,000 yards of a specially specified tan nylon fabric (FAB6086) designed for cold weather canteen applications. This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 313210, targeting textile mills that can ensure compliance with the Berry Amendment, mandating domestic sourcing and production of the fabric. The fabric must meet stringent technical standards, including a weight of 2.8–3.8 ounces per square yard, a usable width of 59 to 60 inches, and minimum tear strengths of 9.0 lbs in the warp direction and 7.0 lbs in the fill direction, with testing conducted per ASTM standards D3776 and D1424. Deliveries are expected to be made to the Butner Cutting Operation in North Carolina, where manufacturing and cutting will occur. Each shipment must be accompanied by a Certificate of Conformance, shade test results, and lab test results to verify compliance with the GL-PD-22-10 specification and other contractual requirements. Evaluation of offers appears to follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach under FAR Part 12 commercial item procedures, with pass/fail assessment on compliance with technical and Berry Amendment requirements, followed by price evaluation. The solicitation includes no formal FAR clauses or Section J attachments, but operational mandates for documentation and compliance are emphasized. While specific contract type, pricing, and delivery schedules are not detailed, the product and contract administration information highlight that the contractor is responsible for producing a fully compliant fabric and providing necessary conformity evidence upon shipment. The contracting officer identified is Harley Jacobson, with proposal submissions due by June 2, 2026, and no payment or invoicing details currently specified. Overall, the solicitation stresses strict adherence to domestic sourcing laws, precise fabric specifications, and requisite certification, aiming to acquire a high-quality nylon fabric to support federal canteen operations in cold environments.