UNICOR Elevator Modernization Project

The Department of Justice’s Federal Prison Industries UNICOR central office in Washington, DC is soliciting bids for the modernization of three passenger elevators and one freight elevator under solicitation ISO220-26, a combined contract designated as an 8A set-aside for small disadvantaged businesses. The project requires the contractor to bring existing elevator systems into compliance with current building codes, including the construction of a new, separate entrance to the motor room by closing off the current access from the engineer’s room and installing an exterior entryway with accompanying stairs. The place of performance is fixed at the UNICOR facility in Washington, DC, with a submission deadline of August 28, 2026, after which offers must be submitted through SAM.gov. The contract is subject to mandatory bonding requirements, necessitating a Bid Bond (SF-24), Performance Bond (SF-25), and Payment Bond (SF-25A), all of which must be executed by sureties on the U.S. Treasury’s approved list, with the Performance and Payment Bonds effective on or after the contract date. Participation is restricted to entities registered and in good standing in the System for Award Management, requiring valid Unique Entity ID and Tax Identification Number, and vendors must complete the ACH Vendor Enrollment Form for payment processing. FOB Destination terms apply, meaning freight costs are included in the bid price, though no estimated contract value or detailed performance timeline is disclosed. No specific technical specifications, inspection protocols, or evaluation criteria are provided beyond the core scope and bonding mandates, and packaging or marking requirements are not addressed.