Eyeglasses Frames

This solicitation, numbered SV0219-26, is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5 for the provision of plastic eyeglass frames to UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, operating under the Department of Justice. The procurement is specifically reserved for small businesses and is eligible for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) participation, with the NAICS code 423460 identifying it as an ophthalmic goods merchant wholesaler transaction. Offerors must submit proposals electronically by 2:00 PM on July 7, 2026, to Chad Privett, the Contracting Officer, using separate files for the Standard Form 1449, pricing, technical response, past performance, and representations and certifications. All offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and provide their UEI number, business size, point of contact, phone, fax, and email. The contract will be awarded on a best value basis, balancing technical merit and price, with non-compliance with the specification acting as a mandatory pass/fail gate for award consideration. The frames required include two types—FPI-1 rectangular with spring hinge and FPI-2 round with standard hinge—each in Black and Tortoise, constructed from durable pliable material without a metal temple core, and must meet Z87.1-2020 impact resistance standards. Each shipment must include an OEM Certificate of Conformance, and offerors must supply finished physical samples of each frame type for pre-award government evaluation; failure to do so disqualifies the proposal. The contract structure is an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with a base twelve-month period and four additional twelve-month option periods, totaling a potential five-year performance window. Quantities are estimated but include minimum and maximum order thresholds per line item, with deliveries F.O.B. Destination to FCI Butner, NC. All supplies must be packaged commercially to ensure safe transport and correctly labeled with contract number, vendor name, item description, quantity, weight, and other pertinent details. Invoicing must follow strict guidelines and be sent via mail or email to UNICOR Central Accounts Payable in Lexington, KY, referencing valid PO/contract numbers and line items. The government retains full inspection and acceptance rights and may conduct random post-award testing; nonconforming products may be rejected, repaired, or replaced at no additional cost, and failure to meet specifications may result in contract termination