Twill and Poplin Fabric Supply for Inmate Clothing Production

The U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (UNICOR), is seeking information from qualified sources capable of supplying twill and poplin fabric to support its inmate clothing production line. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing rolled fabrics for all existing products manufactured at the Oakdale, Louisiana facility, as well as any new production introduced during the life of the contract. The contract will consist of a 1-year base period and four additional option years, if exercised. The contractor must provide consignment inventory to be held at the Oakdale location as well as Vendor-Managed Inventory at the supplier’s location. • The contractor must provide twill fabric weighing 7.5 oz. per square yard +/- 5%, with a 65% polyester/35% cotton composition. • The contractor must provide poplin fabric weighing 4.5 oz. per square yard +/- 5%, with a 65% polyester/35% cotton composition. • The contractor must provide a Certificate of Conformance and test results with each shipment of material. • The contractor must have the ability to scale production to meet UNICOR’s fluctuating volume requirements. • The contractor must have experience in producing or supplying twill and poplin fabrics.