Steel and Various Metals

SOL #: 1600003495Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Justice
Federal Prison Industries, Inc
FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC
GLENVILLE, WV, 26351, United States

Place of Performance

Glenville, WV

NAICS

Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing (331110)

PSC

Plate, Sheet, Strip, Foil, And Wire: Precious Metal (9545)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Apr 20, 2026
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Last Updated
Apr 21, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Apr 30, 2026, 6:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of Justice, Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (UNICOR) is soliciting proposals for Steel and Various Metals under Solicitation Number 1600003495. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for the procurement of various steel products to be delivered to Glenville, WV. Offers are due by April 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM (local time).

Scope of Work

This Request for Quotation (RFQ) seeks a range of steel products, including:

  • 3/16"x96"x240" Grade-A36 Sheet
  • Steel Cold-Roll Round (1-1/2"x144" and 3/4"-1045, CR-Roundx120")
  • Steel Angle 2"x2"x3/16"-20' (ASTM-A36 Carbon Steel)
  • Steel Tube 1-1/2"x1-1/2"x1/4"-24' (ASTM A847 Weathered Steel)
  • AR500 Steel sheets (1/2" AR500 Steel, 8'x24' Sheet; 3/8" AR500 Steel, 8'x20' Sheet) All AR500 material requires certification verifying it meets specifications. Desired delivery is 30 calendar days or sooner from receipt of each delivery order, with specific items having a delivery date of June 1, 2026.

Contract Details

  • Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
  • Solicitation Number: 1600003495
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (100% for small businesses)
  • NAICS Code: 331110 (Iron and Steel Forging) with a size standard of 1000 employees.
  • Place of Performance: UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc., Glenville, WV 26351.
  • Payment: Will be made by UNICOR FPI Central Accounts Payable. Funds are obligated by individual delivery orders.

Submission & Evaluation

Offerors must submit signed and dated offers via email to Daniel McCauley at daniel.mccauley2@usdoj.gov. Submissions must include the SF1449 form, acknowledgment of all amendments, a technical description of offered items, terms of warranty, price, and any discount terms. Additionally, bidders are required to complete and submit three Business Management Questionnaires detailing past performance on Non-UNICOR contracts. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Prices must be held firm for 60 calendar days from the offer receipt date. Items will be awarded individually, but multiple items may be awarded to a single offeror.

Key Dates & Contact

  • Offer Due Date: April 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM (local time)
  • Primary Contact: Daniel McCauley, daniel.mccauley2@usdoj.gov. All questions must be submitted in writing via email; no phone calls will be accepted.

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