FPI-RFI-FAB0625 July 31, 2015

Subject: 100 % POLY, MICRO, DENIER, BLACK - BERRY AMENDMENT COMPLIANT
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY AND YOUR RESPONSE IS NOT AN OFFER. THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) DOES NOT COMMIT THE GOVERNMENT TO PAY ANY COSTS INCURRED IN PREPARATION OF ANY SUBMISSION TO THIS REQUEST, OR TO CONTRACT SERVICES. THE SOURCES SOUGHT SURVEY RESULTS WILL BE USED BY THE CONTRACTING STAFF TO DEVELOP CURRENT ACQUISTION STRATEGY.
General: UNICOR, FPI is seeking information about the Contractor's capability to MANUFACTURE the listed material domestically (within the USA):
FAB0625
100%POLY,MICRO,DENIER,BLACK
WIDTH - 60"

UNICOR PART: FAB0625
ADJECTIVE: 100% POLYESTER MICRO DENIER
COLOR: BLACK 557
DESCRIPTION: FABRIC
U/M: YARD

THE BASIC MATERIAL FOR THE TRUNKS SHALL BE BLACK, PLAIN WEAVE, 100%
MICRO DENIER, JET DEYED, WITH A SAND WASHED FINISH AND SHALL BE
ENGINEERED WITH A DURABLE MOISTURE MANAGEMENT FINISH (OR EQUIVALENT).
THE MATERIAL SHALL CONFORM TO THE
REQUIREMENTS IN TABLE 1 OF SECTION 3.3.1

WEIGHT (OZ/SQ YD): 2.7+/-0.3 IAW ASTM-D3776
YARNS PER INCH (MIN): 121 (WARP) 82 (FILLING) IAW ASTM-D3775
TEAR STRENGTH (LBS.), (MIN) 2.0 (WARP) 4.0(FILL) IAW ASTM- D1424
BREAKING STRENGTH (LBS/MIN): 90 (WARP) 155 (FILLING) IAW ASTM-D5034
DIMENSIONAL STABILITY (MAX): 2.0% (WARP) 1.0% (FILLING)
TABLE I METHOD 3, V, iii
COLORFASTNESS (MIN):
LAUNDERING 3-4 IAW AATCC-61
LIGHT (170 KJ OR 40HRS) 3-4 IAW AATCC-16.3
CROCKING (WET/DRY) 3.5/3.5 IAW AATCC-8
PERSPIRATION (ALKALINE/ACID) 3.4/3.4 IAW AATCC-15

All interested parties shall furnish the following minimum information:

1. Name of Company

2. Telephone number, fax number, and e-mail address

3. Business Size (i.e., Large, Small, Socio-economic category)

4. Estimated Cost Per Yard - This will not be a bid/proposal submission. This will be used only for informational purposes in developing the acquisition strategy. This information will also be considered confidential.

5. Any other information Contractor deems pertinent to this request

Other Information:

• UNICOR's estimated usage is 40,000 yards per month. We anticipate issuing a solicitation for a three year period.

• Shipping costs are FOB Destination to UNICOR's designated shipping point. Freight costs should be included in cost estimate. Current delivery locations are: Terre Haute, IN; Waseca, MN; and Pollock, LA.

• UNICOR's desired delivery terms are generally thirty (30) days after receipt of delivery order.

Response Deadline: Monday, August 10, 2015 at 2:00 PM (EST)
For planning and scheduling purposes, to insure being included in our market research for this product, responses must be received no later than 2:00 PM (EST) on Monday, August 10, 2015.

Responses shall be sent via email only to Tina Jeffery at [email protected].