Steel and Various Metals

The Department of Justice’s Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR) is issuing a combined synopsis/RFP (Solicitation No. 1600003495) for the purchase of steel and various metal items (NAICS 331110). This is a 100 % small‑business set‑aside (size standard ≤ 1,500 employees). Offers must be submitted electronically to Daniel McCauley (daniel.mccauley2@usdoj.gov) by 14:00 hours, 30 April 2026, using the Standard Form 1449 and must include the offeror’s SAM UEI, point‑of‑contact information, a detailed technical description, warranty terms, price (with any discounts), acknowledgment of all amendments, and certification that all steel/metal products meet the specified material standards (e.g., an AR‑500 certificate). Delivery is FOB destination to UNICOR, 201 FCI Lane, Glenville, WV 26351, with a required lead time of 30 calendar days or less from receipt of each delivery order. Offerors must be SAM‑registered before submission and remain registered through performance and final payment, provide three Business Management Questionnaires for recent comparable contracts, and, if applicable, the FPI 1000K2 Subcontract Certification (large‑business only). All communications regarding the solicitation must be in writing via the listed email address; phone calls are not permitted. The government will evaluate offers under FAR Part 25, giving preference to U.S.–made or designated‑country end products unless unavailable. Prompt notification of any anticipated delivery delays to the UNICOR Field Administrative Contracting Officer is required.

Notice ID

ba56f3610da449a684a3533cbd0ac400

Solicitation Number

1600003495

NAICS Code

331110

Classification Code

9545