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
[email protected] 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)