RFP FN1615-26 UNICOR METALS

The Department of Justice’s Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR) is issuing a five‑year, firm‑fixed‑price, indefinite‑delivery/indefinite‑quantity (IDIQ) contract for the supply of various steel products (angle, bar, coil, beam, plate, round carbon, sheet, spring, tube) to its El Reno, OK and Milan, MI facilities. Offerors must provide pricing, lead‑time, OEM Certificate of Conformance, and meet strict packaging, coating, and documentation requirements. Minimum guaranteed purchase is $1,000 over the contract term, with anticipated multiple awardees. Proposals are due by 2 PM EST on September 24, 2026; questions were due September 11, 2026. The solicitation requires SAM registration, a subcontracting plan (for large businesses), and ISO‑9001 or quality‑system documentation. • Supplies: Sheet, coil, bar, plate, tube, and other steel forms for UNICOR metal‑fabrication factories. • Delivery: FOB Destination to UNICOR sites; 21‑day lead time for first order, 14 days thereafter. • Contract type: 5‑year IDIQ, firm‑fixed‑price with economic price adjustment (PPI). • Mandatory certifications: OEM Certificate of Conformance, ISO‑9001 (or equivalent QMS), safety data sheets, heat‑cast analysis. • Evaluation factors: Price, lead‑time, volume‑scale pricing, compliance with packaging and coating specs. • Small‑business size standard: ≤500 employees (NAICS 332322). • Required submissions: Completed pricing spreadsheet, business management questionnaire, subcontracting plan (if applicable), and electronic proposal via email.