Zippers (Fasteners, Slide Interlocking), Berry Amendment Compliant for APFU Jacket

The Federal Prison System, Bureau of Prisons, has issued a Request for Proposals under solicitation number CT2292-20 to procure slide interlocking fasteners. UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc. intends to award a three-year firm-fixed-price requirements type contract featuring an Economic Price Adjustment clause. These zippers are critical components for the manufacturing of Army Physical Fitness Uniform (APFU) Jackets for the Defense Logistics Agency. Deliveries will support production activities located in Pekin, Illinois.

The procurement is classified under NAICS 339993, Fastener, Button, Needle, and Pin Manufacturing, and PSC 8305, Textile Fabrics. This requirement is unrestricted, and all zippers must be Berry Amendment compliant. Technical specifications dictate that the fasteners conform to CID A-A-55634C dated October 30, 2019, and GL-PD-13-04D dated October 19, 2017, for the Unisex APFU Jacket.

Proposals must be submitted by the response deadline of June 30, 2020. The solicitation is managed by the CO Business Office under the authority of Contracting Officer Michael S. Boucher. Supporting documentation includes ten attachments, such as the cover letter, place of performance declarations, and Amendment 1, which was published on June 24, 2020. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation for these commercial items, prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-101.