Commercial Item, Blackout Lining Fabric

Federal Prison Industries, a part of the Department of Justice, awarded a firm-fixed-price requirements contract to Rockland Mills of Baltimore, Maryland, for the procurement of commercial item blackout lining fabric. The contract, which became effective on September 10, 2014, was valued at 664,375.00 dollars and was awarded based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable criteria without tradeoffs. This 100 percent small business set-aside was designated under NAICS 314120 for curtain and linen mills and required the vendor to be a domestic manufacturer meeting the Non-Manufacturer Rule. The agreement consists of a one-year base period with four option years, with performance taking place in Atlanta, Georgia. The technical requirements for the fabric, specifically types FAB0524, FAB0526, and FAB0530, mandate strict adherence to ASTM D5430 and D3990 standards for visual inspection and defect grading using a 4-point demerit system. The materials must meet specific substrate blend and coating specifications and comply with NFPA 701 fire code regulations. To ensure quality and capability, the award process included a comprehensive business management questionnaire and the submission of bid samples for testing. Payment for the contract is facilitated through the UNICOR Vendor Express Program via electronic fund transfers.