Mattresses Springs-Berry Amendment Compliant
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Level of Government: | Federal |
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Opps ID: | NBD00159007618199418 |
Posted Date: | Dec 4, 2023 |
Due Date: | Dec 11, 2023 |
Source: | https://sam.gov/opp/e06108e852... |
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- Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
- All Dates/Times are: (UTC-06:00) CENTRAL STANDARD TIME, CHICAGO, USA
- Original Published Date: Dec 04, 2023 08:57 am CST
- Original Response Date: Dec 11, 2023 02:00 pm CST
- Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
- Original Inactive Date: Dec 26, 2023
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 7210 - HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS
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NAICS Code:
- 337910 - Mattress Manufacturing
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Place of Performance:
McKean , PAUSA
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION/MARKET SURVEY
FPI-RFI-5000001346 December 04, 2023
RFI DISCLAIMER
This Request for Information (RFI) does not create any representation, either express or implied, that if a procurement process does proceed, that the participant’s will be given any preference or special consideration.
Participants are still required to follow any procurement process that may take place in the future. If a solicitation is released, it will be advertised in under “Contracting Opportunities” in SAM.gov. It is the responsibility of potential offerors/bidders to monitor these sites for the release of any solicitation.
This RFI does not indicate a commitment to any particular course of action. Respondees are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense
Subject: Mattress Springs-BERRY AMENDMENT COMPLIANT
The primary objective of this RFI will be used by the Contracting Staff to develop an acquisition strategy on raw materials used to produce mattresses for the DOD and other government agencies at various UNICOR factories located throughout the United States.
General:
Federal Prison Industries, (UNICOR) currently produces mattresses for various federal agencies to include DOD and GSA. We are researching sources for our raw materials in manufacturing these end items. In addition to the currently awarded contracts, UNICOR intends to quote on future solicitations of both the US Military and other various Federal Agencies.
All interested parties shall furnish the following minimum information:
- Name of Company
- Telephone number, fax number, and e-mail address
- Business Size (i.e., Large, Small, Socio-economic category)
- State if Company is Manufacturer or Non-Manufacturer
- Any other information Contractor deems pertinent to this request
Response Deadline: Monday, December 11, 2023 AT 2:00 PM EST
For planning and scheduling purposes, to insure being included in our market research for these products, responses must be received no later than 2:00 PM (EST) on Monday, December 2023.
Responses shall be sent via email only to Aaron Mitchell at Aaron.Mitchell2@usdoj.gov
Please provide the following information regarding each of the items listed under 1.0:
1. Can this material be sourced/manufactured domestically and meet Berry Amendment requirements? If so, please provide an estimated cost per yard delivered and delivery ARO.
2. Can this material be sourced from a Trade Agreement "designated country" and finished in the US? If so, please provide an estimated cost per yard delivered and delivery ARO.
3. Can this material be sourced and provided if waived from all Berry and TAA requirements? If so, please provide an estimated cost per yard delivered and delivery ARO.
1.0 List of Materials/Estimated Year Quantity:
1. SPR0167 INNER,II,78X36-1/2W,ASTM-F-1085-03A
INNER,II,78"X36-1/2"W,ASTM-F-1085-03A
UNICOR PART NUMBER: SPR0167
DESCRIPTION: SPRING
INNERSPRING, 78X38, SPECIFICATION TYPE
II, PER ASTM-F-1085-03A
SPRING COUNT: 280
2. SPR2875665 665-COMFORT-CORE-28"X77.5"X3.5"
665-COMFORT-CORE-28"X77.5"X3.5"
UNICOR PART #: SPR2875665
ADJECTIVE: SPRING
DESCRIPTION: ALL COILS ENCLOSED BY FABRIC, ALL COILS RUN HEAD TO FOOT,
MINIMUM 665 COMFORT COILS, 15 GAUGE BONNEL TYPE COILS
SIZE: 28X77.5X3.5
ROW COUNT: 13 x 28
SPRING COUNT: 377
BORDER WIRE: 6 GAUGE STEEL BORDER ROD
SIZE: 27.5 x 75
THESE COMFORT CORE SPRINGS COME ROLLED UP (14 PIECES PER ROLL)
- 320 First St NW Financial Manage Br, 8th FL
- WASHINGTON , DC 20534
- USA
- Aaron Mitchell
- aaron.mitchell2@usdoj.gov
- Phone Number 6186646360
- Dec 04, 2023 08:57 am CSTSources Sought (Original)
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