Request For Information For Installation Of Pallet Racking And Metal Furniture

: OFG-RFI0030-26 RFI INSTALLATIONS RFI DISCLAIMER This Request for Information (RFI) does not create any representation, either express or implied, that if a tender or procurement process does proceed, that the participant’s tender or other form of application (if any) will be given any preference or special consideration. Participants are still required to follow any tender or procurement process that may take place in the future. If a solicitation is released, it will be advertised 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 course of action. Responders 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 solely be at the interested party’s expense OVERVIEW: RFI Federal Prison Industries (FPI) would like to enter into (1) base plus (4) option years if exercised for potential contractors to provide Installations for the UNICOR (OFG)-Metals. Installation services that will utilize the materials as part of this RFI are as follows: Pallet racking Storage Cabinets and Lockers Military and Institution Metal Furniture Various Metal Storage Systems

Objective of this RFI is to collaborate with Industry on how best to structure the Request for Proposal (RFP) to ensure: Greater Market Awareness/Participation by Relevant and Capable Suppliers Address Quality Address Assurance of Service: Ensure Services are Available When and Where Needed Address Availability of Domestic Small Business Suppliers Lock in Price: How Best to “Lock in Price” While Minimizing Price Risk for Both FPI and Potential Supplier To enable this, we are launching this RFI as a catalyst to this collaborative process in development and participation in eventual RFP by qualified suppliers.

BACKGROUND Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (FPI), operating under the trade name UNICOR, was established by statute and Executive Order 6917 in 1934 with a mission to rebuild the lives of individuals who have taken wrong turns in life. FPI’s program provides federal inmates with valuable job and life skills, which, upon release from prison, will enhance their prospects for employment and success within their communities, and doing so without spending American tax dollars. FPI is unique in that it is a manufacturing organization operating within the U.S. Federal Government. Currently, FPI is comprised of seven (7) business sectors: Agribusiness, Electronics, Clothing and Textiles, Fleet Services, Recycling, and Services. Throughout the 85-year history of FPI, these business groups have changed based on market opportunity and demand patterns. Combined, these business groups provide hundreds of products and services to multiple departments and agencies of the Federal Government such as the Department of Justice, Department of Defense, and Defense Logistics Agency. While FPI has a private sector customer base, the majority of its customers are Federal Government agencies. This RFI, and eventual RFP, pertains to the . The following are some key issues this RFI will address: RFI

OBJECTIVES: The

objective of the RFI is to maximize the cube utilization and correct the safety problems of obsolete warehouse racking and storage systems throughout UNICOR’s customers. The racking and storage solutions provided by the vendor will optimize safety by helping to ensure that UNICOR warehouse racking and storage systems are compliant with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) code and the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC). Furthermore, the improved racking and storage will increase cube utilization to meet audit readiness standards and improve inventory accuracy of high dollar sensitive UNICOR customers managed material. GENERAL CONDITIONS AND

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