Steel and Various Metals
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 to be delivered to Glenville, WV. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFP), 100% set-aside for Small Businesses. The requirement includes various steel sheets, angles, and tubes. Offers are due by April 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the supply of commercial steel products, including:
- 3/16"x96"x240" Grade-A36 Sheet
- 1-3/8"x1-4" Round Stock
- Steel Angle 2"x2"x3/16"-20'
- 1/2" AR500 Steel - 60"x120"
- 3/8" AR500 Steel - 60"x120"
- 1-1/2"x1-1/2"x1/4" Steel Tube - 24' (ASTM A847 Weathered Steel)
- Steel Cold Roll Round - 1-1/2"x144' All steel and metals, especially AR500 material, must include certification verifying specifications. Desired delivery is 30 calendar days or sooner from receipt of each delivery order, with specific item delivery dates ranging from June 1, 2026, to August 1, 2026. Items will be awarded individually, and multiple items may be awarded to a single offeror.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFP/RFQ)
- Solicitation Number: 1600003495
- NAICS Code: 331110 (Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing)
- Small Business Size Standard: 1000 employees
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (100%)
- Place of Performance: UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc., 201 FCI Lane, Glenville, WV 26351
- Payment: UNICOR FPI Central Accounts Payable
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be submitted via email to daniel.mccauley2@usdoj.gov by Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time. Submissions must be on the SF1449 form and include:
- Solicitation No. 1600003495
- Offeror's name, address, telephone number
- Technical description of items, details of any expressed warranty
- Price and any discount terms
- Acknowledgment of all amendments
- Completed blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30 on the SF1449
- Three Business Management Questionnaires (demonstrating past performance)
- FPI 1000K2 Subcontract Certification (for large businesses, if applicable) Prices must be held firm for 60 calendar days from the offer receipt date. FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 are incorporated by reference or attached.
Important Notes
Offerors must be registered in the SAM database (System for Award Management) prior to submitting a proposal, during performance, and through final payment. All questions regarding the requirement must be addressed in writing via email to Daniel McCauley at daniel.mccauley2@usdoj.gov; phone calls will not be accepted.