Vertical Baler for Industrial Assembly Machines

Unicor, SV0212-26 Vertical Baler Solicitation posted on SAM.gov: 5/6/2026 Deadline for quotes: 5/22/2026, 2PM EST. SOLICITATION: Issued as Request for Quote (RFQ) for a Firm-Fixed-Price, Definite Delivery-Definite Quantity. Set Aside: This is a 100% small business set-aside. Buy American: This requirement must meet the Buy American Statute. Timeline: We require this baler to be delivered and installed within 30 days of Award. Requirement: Federal Prison Industries (FPI) is seeking to purchase one vertical baler, shipped FBO Destination, and installed at: Unicor Lompoc Recycling 3901 Kline Blvd Lompoc, CA 93436 SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS / WORK DESCRIPTION: The baler shall meet or exceed the following minimum specifications: Type: Vertical downstroke hydraulic baler Motor: Minimum 20 HP Cycle Time: Maximum 60 seconds per cycle Platen Force: Minimum 80,000 lbs compression force Cylinder Rod: Minimum 4 inches Bale Size (Approximate): Width: ~60 inches Depth: ~30 inches Height: ~48 inches Bale Weight: Capable of producing bales between 1,000–1,600 lbs or greater Electrical

Requirements: 208/230/460V, 3-phase Safety Features: Interlocked safety doors Multi-point safety switch system Emergency stop controls The quote should include the baler, shipping FOB DST to Unicor in Lompoc, and installation and testing to ensure proper operation.

Questions for this solicitation will be addressed in writing to: [email protected]. AWARD METHODOLOGY: This acquisition will be procured in accordance with FAR Part 12 – Acquisition of Commercial Items and Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The Government intends to evaluate quotes and award a contract that is the best overall value to the government, in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(g). Evaluation factors are price, technical capabilities, warranty and lead time. The Government reserves the right to require the quoter to submit additional information as necessary to support a determination of responsibility.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: UNICOR’s desired delivery is as soon as possible. Vendors are required to provide their best delivery time for evaluation. Delivery schedule will be established at time of award. OFFERS: Signed and dated offers are submitted by email to: [email protected] The date and time for receipt of quotes is: Friday, May 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST). Do not send offers via U.S. mail. OMB Clearance 1103-0018. Offer must indicate Solicitation No. SV0212-26, time specified for receipt of offer, name, address, telephone number of offeror, technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the

requirements in the solicitation, terms of any expressed warranty, price and any discount terms. Offer must include acknowledgment of all amendments, if any. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS REQUIRED TO BE COMPLETED BY THE OFFEROR: SAM UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER (UEI): _______________________________________ VENDOR

POINT OF CONTACT: _____________________________________ VENDOR TELEPHONE & FAX NUMBER: _____________________________ VENDOR EMAIL ADDRESS: ________________________________________ VENDOR BUSINESS SIZE FOR NAICS CODE 333998: Small Business (Y or N): _____________ By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database (System Award Management) prior to submitting a quote, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. The