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UNICOR FPI BASTROP K9 CAGES
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This solicitation, CW26-204BA, is a combined synopsis and request for proposal issued by Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR) under the Department of Justice for the procurement of K-9 vehicle containment systems, specifically designed for 2026 Dodge Durango, Ford F-150, and Chevy Tahoe police vehicles. The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 339999, with a size standard of 1,500 employees, and requires all quotations to be submitted electronically by July 27, 2026, to Chelsea Walker, the sole point of contact, with no telephone inquiries permitted. The award will be made based on best value, evaluating price, technical acceptability, delivery performance, and past performance, rather than lowest price technically acceptable. Deliveries will be made FOB destination to UNICOR Federal Prison Industries in Bastrop, Texas, and must be completed according to the delivery schedule specified in the award document. The K-9 cage kits must include mounting hardware, installation instructions, and be constructed with .125 mil aluminum and 14-gauge steel, featuring TIG-welded joints, climate monitoring systems with automatic window drop, heat index displays, pager alerts, spill-proof aluminum base pans, moisture-resistant gaskets, and a lifetime warranty, all compliant with commercial item acquisition standards under FAR 12.6 and delivered as complete units. Payment will be made via Purchase Order SF-1449 or Purchase Card, with all invoices directed to UNICOR FPI Central Accounts Payable in Lexington, Kentucky, and payments processed through Electronic Funds Transfer as required by FAR 52.232-33. The contract incorporates multiple FAR clauses including 52.212-4 for commercial item terms, 52.225-3 Alternate II with deviation for Buy American provisions, and clauses addressing trafficking in persons, equal opportunity, and system for award management maintenance. No formal attachments or addenda are listed, though several blocks reference unprovided addenda that may contain critical delivery, pricing, or compliance details. Quoters must ensure compliance with small business certifications and socioeconomic representation eligibility, though no offeror responses or completed certifications are included. The solicitation emphasizes that all communication must be conducted in writing via email, and respondents are responsible for monitoring the posting site for any amendments.
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Bastrop, TX, 78602, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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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 within this notice. Solicitation, Evaluation and Award(s) will be in conjunction with policies and procedures as prescribed in FAR 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number CW26-204BA is issued as a Request For Proposal. This award will be one award. No questions will be answered via telephone.
Federal Prison Industries, Bastrop is issuing this solicitation notice for the requirements of Vehicle Component(s). This may be for hardware, material, instructions, or a combination of parts required in the uplift of vehicles. This solicitation is SMALL BUSINESS set‑aside. The NAICS code for this solicitation is 339999. Deliveries will begin when the Contracting Officer issues a signed Award Document to the Vendor. Deliveries MUST be completed within the delivery date specified, upon Award. Deliveries will be made to UNICOR Federal Prison Industries 1341 Hwy. 95 N., Bastrop TX 78602. The Government reserves the right to make single or multiple awards based on Best Value. The Government will award to the responsible businesses whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, is most advantageous to the Government based on Best Value. Best Value will be determined by evaluating each quotation for one or more of the following: PRICE, TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE, DELIVERY (ARO), AND PAST PERFORMANCE. Awards will be issued with a Purchase Card or through a Purchase Order, SF-1449. All future information about this solicitation, including solicitation amendments, will also be distributed through this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure they have the most up‑to‑date information about this solicitation. Refer to the posted solicitation for due date regarding receipt of quotes (page #1, block #8). The point of contact for all information regarding this solicitation is Chelsea Walker, Contracting Officer, at Chelsea.walker3@usdoj.gov. Quotations are required to be received electronically to the above mentioned contact, on or before the due dates specified within the solicitation. The only format in which questions will be answered is by e‑mail (no phone calls please). Faith Based and Community Based Organizations have the right to submit quotes equally with other organizations for contracts for which they are eligible.
ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING REQUIREMENTS LISTED, SPECIFICATIONS OR THE SOLICITATION PROCESS MUST BE REQUESTED in writing to Chelsea Walker at Chelsea.walker3@usdoj.gov. At no time should offerors contact factory or Central Office staff with questions regarding this request for quotation (RFQ). All questions MUST be addressed in writing. No questions will be answered via telephone.
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