RFID Labels and Hangtags

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (A0001) to solicitation CT2384-26 makes the following changes:

• Extends the bid due date to April 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST.

• Posts questions regarding the solicitation (detailed on Page 2 of the amendment).

• Clarifies that the term "odyssey" in line item descriptions refers to a brand name or equal.

• Solicitation bid due date.

• Specific line item descriptions.

• Includes questions and answers related to the solicitation.

• The proposal deadline has been extended. Bidders should note the new due date of April 10, 2026.

• The clarification regarding "odyssey" may impact how bidders describe their proposed products.

• Bidders are encouraged to review the posted questions and answers for further clarity on requirements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP) under Solicitation Number CT2384-26. It is a small business set-aside for an indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity contract for various cord and drawstring. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334419, with a size standard of 750 employees. The contract will have a base period plus four option years.

• The primary items procured are RFID labels and hangtags, which must be Berry Amendment compliant and domestic USA only. Material must comply with DFARS 252.225-7012.

• The Non-Manufacturer Rule applies.

• A Certificate of Conformance (COC) must accompany each shipment.

• The government reserves the right to request bid samples.

• Future requirements may be added to the contract.

• Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with Economic Price Adjustment.

• Period of Performance: Base plus four option years. Offer period is 60 days.

• Estimated Value: Guaranteed minimum quantity is 1,000 ea. Estimated quantity/not-to-exceed quantity for the life of the contract is 26,995,000 ea.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: Friday, April 3rd, 2026, by 2:00 PM CST.

• Questions Deadline: March 27th, 2026.

• Submission Method: Emailed proposals are accepted. Offers must indicate Solicitation Number CT2384-26, offeror's name, address, telephone number, technical description, warranty terms, price, and discount terms. Acknowledgment of all amendments is required.

• Evaluation Criteria: Past performance and technical factors are significantly more important than price. Technical factors include adherence to Berry Amendment compliant material. Past performance factors include quality of item supplied, on-time delivery, adherence to shipping instructions, customer service/business relations performance, and performance within the last three years.

• Rated Order: This is a DO rated order (DOC9) requirement.

• Small Business Set-Aside.

• Offerors must hold prices firm for 60 calendar days from the receipt date.

• No phone calls for questions; all inquiries must be in writing via email to harley.jacobson2@usdoj.gov.

• All FAR forms, clauses, and provisions can be accessed at http://acquisition.gov/far.

• Contractors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Credit Release Authorization" form required by the United States Department of Justice, UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries. It grants permission for the Department of Justice to obtain consumer/credit reports about a company.

• Authorizes the Department of Justice to obtain consumer/credit reports.
• States that these reports are for evaluating a company's financial ability to perform acquisition actions.
• Requires the signature, date, D&B number, and company name of the authorizing party.

Bidders may be required to complete and submit this form as part of their quote or proposal process to demonstrate their financial capability to perform contractual agreements with the Federal government.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the ACH Vendor/Miscellaneous Payment Enrollment Form for UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc. It is used to enroll vendors for Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments with an addendum record processed through the Vendor Express Program. It collects necessary information for direct deposit payments.

• Agency Information: Federal Program Agency, Agency Identifier, Agency Location Code, ACH Format, Mailing Address, Vendor Payment Contact (Name, Phone, Fax, Email).
• Payee/Company Information: Company Name, DUN & Bradstreet Number, Company Address, Contact Person, Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) or SSN, Additional Information.
• Financial Institution Information: Name, Address, ACH Coordinator Name, Telephone Number, Nine Digit Routing Transit Number, Depositor Account Title, Depositor Account Number, Lockbox Number, Type of Account (Checking, Savings, Lockbox).
• Signature: Signature and Title of Authorized Official, Telephone.

Vendors responding to opportunities with UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc. may be required to complete and submit this form to receive payments via ACH. It details the specific information needed for direct deposit, including company details, financial institution information, and authorization.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Business Management Questionnaire" used by Federal Prison Industries, Inc./UNICOR Clothing and Textile Business Group (CTG) to gather information from offerors regarding their past performance on contracts and subcontracts. It is intended to help assess an offeror's ability to perform the proposed effort.

• Contract Number: Identification of the contract.
• Contractor Information: Name, address, contact details.
• Contract Type and Value: Details about the nature and financial scope of the contract.
• Dates: Award and completion dates.
• Subcontracting Information: Type and extent of subcontracting.
• Complexity of Product/Service: Assessment of the nature of the work performed.
• Work Completion Percentage: The percentage of work completed by the offeror's company.
• Description of Supply/Service: Details about the goods or services provided, location, and company name.
• Contact Person Information: Details of a contact person who can speak to the offeror's performance.

Offerors are required to submit recent and relevant information (within the last 3 years) concerning their contracts and subcontracts to demonstrate their capability. This questionnaire directly impacts proposal preparation by requiring detailed information about past performance, which will likely be a key factor in the evaluation of the offeror's ability to successfully execute the proposed effort.