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Federal Prison Industries (Unicor) is seeking quotes for the purchase, delivery, installation, and testing of one vertical downstroke hydraulic baler under Solicitation SV0212-26. This firm-fixed-price, definite delivery contract is a 100% small business set-aside and must comply with the Buy American Statute. The baler is to be delivered and installed within 30 days of award at the Unicor Lompoc Recycling facility in Lompoc, California. Key equipment specifications include a minimum 20 HP motor, a maximum cycle time of 60 seconds, an 80,000 lbs compression force, and bale sizes of approximately 60 inches wide, 30 inches deep, and 48 inches high, producing bales weighing 1,000 to 1,600 pounds or more. Electrical requirements are 208/230/460V, 3-phase, and essential safety features include interlocked safety doors, a multi-point safety switch system, and emergency stop controls. Quotes must be submitted electronically by 2:00 PM EST on May 22, 2026, and include all required information such as technical description, pricing, warranty terms, delivery lead time, and acknowledgment of amendments. Evaluation factors cover price, technical capabilities, warranty, and lead time, with the government reserving the right to request additional information to assess responsibility. Offers must be submitted with a valid SAM registration and include the company’s SAM Unique Entity Identifier, vendor contact details, and confirmation of small business status under NAICS code 333998. Questions and submissions are to be directed via email to the contracting officer, Wesley Newell, at wesley.newell2@usdoj.gov. Invoices are to be sent electronically to accounts.payable@usdoj.gov.
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Lompoc, CA, 93436, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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Unicor, SV0212-26
Vertical Baler
Solicitation posted on SAM.gov: 5/6/2026
Deadline for quotes: 5/22/2026, 2PM EST.
SOLICITATION: Issued as Request for Quote (RFQ) for a Firm-Fixed-Price, Definite Delivery-Definite Quantity.
Set Aside: This is a 100% small business set-aside.
Buy American: This requirement must meet the Buy American Statute.
Timeline: We require this baler to be delivered and installed within 30 days of Award.
Requirement: Federal Prison Industries (FPI) is seeking to purchase one vertical baler, shipped FBO Destination, and installed at:
Unicor Lompoc Recycling
3901 Kline Blvd
Lompoc, CA 93436
SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS / WORK DESCRIPTION:
The baler shall meet or exceed the following minimum specifications:
- Type: Vertical downstroke hydraulic baler
- Motor: Minimum 20 HP
- Cycle Time: Maximum 60 seconds per cycle
- Platen Force: Minimum 80,000 lbs compression force
- Cylinder Rod: Minimum 4 inches
- Bale Size (Approximate):
- Width: ~60 inches
- Depth: ~30 inches
- Height: ~48 inches
- Bale Weight: Capable of producing bales between 1,000–1,600 lbs or greater
- Electrical Requirements: 208/230/460V, 3-phase
- Safety Features:
- Interlocked safety doors
- Multi-point safety switch system
- Emergency stop controls
The quote should include the baler, shipping FOB DST to Unicor in Lompoc, and installation and testing to ensure proper operation.
Questions for this solicitation will be addressed in writing to: wesley.newell2@usdoj.gov.
AWARD METHODOLOGY: This acquisition will be procured in accordance with FAR Part 12 – Acquisition of Commercial Items and Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The Government intends to evaluate quotes and award a contract that is the best overall value to the government, in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(g). Evaluation factors are price, technical capabilities, warranty and lead time.
The Government reserves the right to require the quoter to submit additional information as necessary to support a pre-award determination of responsibility.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: UNICOR’s desired delivery is as soon as possible. Vendors are required to provide their best delivery time for evaluation. Delivery schedule will be established at time of award.
OFFERS: Signed and dated offers are submitted by email to: wesley.newell2@usdoj.gov
The date and time for receipt of quotes is:
Friday, May 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST).
Do not send offers via U.S. mail. OMB Clearance 1103-0018.
Offer must indicate Solicitation No. SV0212-26, time specified for receipt of offer, name, address, telephone number of offeror, technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation, terms of any expressed warranty, price and any discount terms. Offer must include acknowledgment of all amendments, if any.
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS REQUIRED TO BE COMPLETED BY THE OFFEROR:
SAM UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER (UEI): _______________________________________
VENDOR POINT OF CONTACT: _____________________________________
VENDOR TELEPHONE & FAX NUMBER: _____________________________
VENDOR EMAIL ADDRESS: ________________________________________
VENDOR BUSINESS SIZE FOR NAICS CODE 333998: Small Business (Y or N): _____________
By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database (System Award Management) prior to submitting a quote, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation.
The Contracting Officer is Wesley Newell at wesley.newell2@usdoj.gov.
PART I: INFORMATION
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 in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is SV0212-26 and this solicitation is issued as a Request For Quote (RFQ). The North American Industry Classification System code is 333998, All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (small business size 700). This requirement is 100% set-aside for small business.
This solicitation should result in a Purchase Order. It will not be an ongoing contract.
NOTICE TO GOVERNMENT WHEN CONTRACTOR(S) DELAYS:
In the event the contractor(s) encounter difficulty in meeting performance requirements, or when there is an anticipated difficulty in complying with the delivery terms or completion dates, or whenever the contractor has knowledge that any actual or potential situation is delaying or threatens to delay the timely delivery/performance of this contract, the contractor must immediately notify the Contracting Officer at UNICOR in writing, giving pertinent details. This information will not be construed as a waiver by the Government of the required delivery schedule, or the Governments rights to impose consideration against delinquencies or other remedies provided by this contract.
INVOICES ARE TO BE EMAILED TO:
Accounts.payable@usdoj.gov
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