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ID: FN1554-25 • Type: Solicitation • Match:  90%
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Description

Posted: Jan. 17, 2025, 2:53 p.m. EST

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION-SPECIFICATION WORK STATEMENT

Statement of Work

This solicitation will result in multiple award contracts for various sizes and species of lumber. This product will be used to for pallet making and shipping containers for various office furniture.

ALL REQUESTS ARE FOR A FIVE-YEAR TIME. THE BASE YEAR PLUS 4 OPTION YEARS IF EXERCISED.

UNICOR IS CONCERNED WITH PROVIDING IT'S CUSTOMERS THE MOST ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PRODUCT POSSIBLE. THEREFORE YOUR FIRM IS ENCOURAGED TO OFFER ANY ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS THAT REPRESENT A MORE ENVIRNOMENTALLY FRIENDLY ALTERNATIVE TO THE REQUESTED PRODUCTS. THESE ITEMS SHOULD BE MARKED AS AN ALTERNATE PROPOSAL AND SHOULD INCLUDE INFORMATIVE LITERATURE FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES.

REQUIRED SAMPLES: A SAMPLE WILL BE REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING: 2 EA SAMPLES OF EACH ITEM TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD: SEE ITEMS BELOW. A SAMPLE IS CONSIDERED A PRODUCT MEETING THE DESCRIPTION OF THE ITEMS LISTED.

ALL SAMPLES MUST BE SUBMITTED TO: UNICOR 1400 Dale Bumpers Road Forrest City AR 72335, Attn: Kevin Holbrook, Quality Assurance Manager.

SAMPLES MUST BE RECIEVED BY OFFER CLOSING DATE AND TIME TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. ALL SAMPLES SHALL COME WITH IDENTIFICATION AS TO OFFERS NAME, CONTACT PERSON AND PHONE NUMBER, AS WELL AS UNICOR PART NUMBER. SAMPLES WILL NOT BE RETURNED TO ANY OFFERORS. ALL SAMPLES PROVIDED WILL BE AT NO COST TO THE GOVERNMENT. WHEN HAVING A SUPPLIER SEND SAMPLES ON YOUR BEHALF, ENSURE YOUR COMPANIES NAME, CONTACT PERSON AND PHONE NUMBER ARE LISTED WITH THE SAMPLES, AND NOT YOUR SUPPLIERS NAME. FAILURE TO PROVIDE AND ADEQUATELY IDENTIFY YOUR SAMPLE WILL RESULT IN YOUR OFFER NOT BEING CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. AFTER REVIEW OF INITIAL SAMPLES UNICOR MAY REQUEST ADDITIONAL SAMPLES FOR TESTING PURPOSES. AFTER CONTRACT AWARD THE SUCCESSFUL OFFERS PRODUCTS MAY BE SENT OUT FOR RANDOM TESTING WHICH WILL BE CONDUCTED TO ENSURE PRODUCTS ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH SPECIFICATION LISTED IN THE CONTRACT. IF YOU CURRENTLY ARE THE SUPPLIER OF THE PRODUCTS LISTED IN A LOT, YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO SUBMIT SAMPLES OF THOSE PRODUCTS, UNLESS YOU ARE PROPOSING SUPPLYING A PRODUCT THAT IS DIFFERENT FROM THE PRODUCT CURRENTLY SUPPLIED.

LBR0195

UNICOR PART NUMBER: LBR0195

DESCRIPTION: 1"X4"X96", YELLOW PINE

RESAWN LUMBER ALLOWED

GRADE: 3-COMMON

U/M: FT

SOFTWOOD TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE

AMERICAN NATIONAL GRADING RULE FOR

SOFTWOOD DIMENSION LUMBER, PS 20-94,

FOR #3 COMMON.

FINAL ACCEPTANCE IS SUBJECT TO UNICOR

QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTION.

  • MATERIAL WHICH DOES NOT MEET THE ABOVE SPECIFICATION IS NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR USE IN OUR PRODUCTS.
  • REJECTED MATERIAL TO BE REMOVED AT SUPPLIER'S EXPENSE AND REPLACED AT BUYER'S REQUEST.
  • DELIVERIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT A SIGNED CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE.
  • MATERIAL NOT MEETING SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO REJECTION.

LBR2189

UNICOR PART NUMBER: LBR2189

DESCRIPTION: 4"X4"X8',SOUTHERN-YLW-PINE-UTILITY-GRADE

LBR0089

UNICOR PART NUMBER: LBR0089

DESCRIPTION: CRATING-LBR,#2GRD,2"X4"X16'

HEMLOCK OR DOUGLAS FIR,CRATING-LUMBER, #2 GRADE, 2" X 4" X 16'

UNICOR PART NUMBER; LBR0089

DECRIPTION; 2" X 4" X 16',COM/GRD,

SOFTWOOD TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE

AMERICAN NATIONAL GRADING RULE FOR

SOFTWOOD DIMENSION LUMBER,PS 20-94,

FOR UTILITY GRADE.

FINAL ACCEPTANCE IS SUBJECT TO UNICOR

QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTION.

LBR2140

UNICOR PART NUMBER: LBR2140

DESCRIPTION: LUMBER,UTILITY,1"X4"X8'0"

LUMBER DOUGLAS/FIR OR HEMLOCK,UTILITY GRADE OR BETTER,

MAY BE ROUGH CUT,MOISTER CONTENT 19% OR LESS.

LBR2170

UNICOR PART NUMBER: LBR2140

DESCRIPTION: YELLOW-PINE#4,LUMBER,1"X4"X12',CRATING

LBR0016

UNICOR PART NUMBER:LBR0016

DESCRIPTION: HARDWOOD,1-1/4"X3-1/2"X108"

#2 ROUGH CUT

LBR0017

UNICOR PART NUMBER: LBR0017

HARDWOOD,5/8"X3-1/2"X108"

#2 ROUGH CUT

LBR0018

UNICOR PART NUMBER: LBR0018

DESCRIPTION:

HARDWOOD,5/8"X5-1/2"X108"

#2 ROUGH CUT

If any substitutions are made from specifications, they are to be clearly labeled and explained for evaluation and acceptance during BID review, otherwise specs above will be expected to be met.

Posted: Dec. 12, 2024, 1:14 p.m. EST
Posted: Dec. 5, 2024, 10:01 a.m. EST
Posted: Dec. 4, 2024, 2:53 p.m. EST
Background
This solicitation is issued by UNICOR, which aims to provide environmentally friendly products for its customers. The contract will result in multiple award contracts for various sizes and species of lumber intended for pallet making and shipping containers for office furniture. The goal is to ensure compliance with environmental standards while meeting the needs of the agency.

Work Details
The contract includes the following lumber specifications:

1. UNICOR PART NUMBER: LBR0195
- DESCRIPTION: 1"X4"X96", YELLOW PINE
- GRADE: 3-COMMON
- U/M: FT
- Compliance with American National Grading Rule for Softwood Dimension Lumber, PS 20-94, for #3 Common.
- Final acceptance subject to UNICOR quality assurance inspection.

2. UNICOR PART NUMBER: LBR2189
- DESCRIPTION: 4"X4"X8', SOUTHERN-YLW-PINE-UTILITY-GRADE

3. UNICOR PART NUMBER: LBR0089
- DESCRIPTION: CRATING-LBR,#2GRD, 2"X4"X16'
- HEMLOCK OR DOUGLAS FIR, CRATING-LUMBER, #2 GRADE.
- Compliance with American National Grading Rule for Softwood Dimension Lumber, PS 20-94, for Utility Grade.
- Final acceptance subject to UNICOR quality assurance inspection.

4. UNICOR PART NUMBER: LBR2140
- DESCRIPTION: LUMBER, UTILITY, 1"X4"X8'0"
- DOUGLAS/FIR OR HEMLOCK, UTILITY GRADE OR BETTER, MAY BE ROUGH CUT, MOISTURE CONTENT 19% OR LESS.

5. UNICOR PART NUMBER: LBR2170
- DESCRIPTION: YELLOW-PINE#4, LUMBER, 1"X4"X12', CRATING.

6. UNICOR PART NUMBER: LBR0016
- DESCRIPTION: HARDWOOD, 1-1/4"X3-1/2"X108", #2 ROUGH CUT.

7. UNICOR PART NUMBER: LBR0017
- DESCRIPTION: PINE-YELLOW, 5/8"X3-1/2"X96", HARDWOOD, #2 ROUGH CUT.

8. UNICOR PART NUMBER: LBR0018
- DESCRIPTION: PINE-YELLOW, 5/8"X5-1/2"X96", HARDWOOD, #2 ROUGH CUT.

All samples must be submitted to UNICOR at the specified address and must include identification details as per the requirements outlined in the solicitation.

Period of Performance
The contract will span a five-year period consisting of a base year plus four option years if exercised.

Place of Performance
The products will be delivered to UNICOR's facility located at 1400 Dale Bumpers Road Forrest City AR 72335.

Overview

Response Deadline
Jan. 31, 2025, 2:00 p.m. EST (original: Jan. 24, 2024, 2:00 p.m. EST) Past Due
Posted
Dec. 4, 2024, 2:53 p.m. EST (updated: Jan. 17, 2025, 2:53 p.m. EST)
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
Place of Performance
Forrest City, AR 72335 United States
Source

Current SBA Size Standard
500 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Average
Signs of Shaping
58% of obligations for similar contracts within the Bureau of Prisons were awarded full & open.
On 12/4/24 FCC Forrest City issued Solicitation FN1554-25 for Pallet Lumber due 1/31/25. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 321999 (SBA Size Standard 500 Employees) and PSC 3210.
Primary Contact
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Brent Ponder   Profile
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87063060001138

Secondary Contact

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Barbara McMasters   Profile
Phone
16627514800

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF > FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC > FCI FORREST CITY
FPDS Organization Code
1542-15UF0R
Source Organization Code
100523303
Last Updated
Feb. 15, 2025
Last Updated By
brent.ponder@usdoj.gov
Archive Date
Feb. 15, 2025