Request for Information..TerryMicrofiber

U. S. Department of Justice

UNICOR

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE and

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

FPI-RFI-CT2400-27

November 12, 2026

Title: Sources Sought Notice and Request for Information for Berry Compliant Poly Terry Microfiber Fabric for military washcloths

BACKGROUND:

Federal Prison Industries, Inc., (“UNICOR”), is a wholly owned, self-sustaining Government corporation established by Executive Order 6917 in 1934 to provide meaningful work experience and vocational training for federal inmates. Operating within the Department of Justice, UNICOR offers a diverse portfolio of high-quality products and services—ranging from office furniture and apparel to electronics manufacturing and administrative services—primarily to federal agencies. As a mandatory source of supply for federal procurement under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 8.3, UNICOR utilizes this market research to identify qualified commercial partners and evaluate industry capabilities to support its manufacturing and service operations.
UNICOR, manufactures and supplies a variety of textiles items for distribution to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to support clothing for the U.S. military. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice (Notice) and Request for Information (RFI) is to obtain market research from qualified sources capable of supplying poly terry microfiber fabric to support UNICOR’s military washcloth production line. The information received will assist UNICOR staff in developing an acquisition plan for this material. This Notice and RFI are issued solely for market research and planning purposes. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or a commitment to award a contract. The purpose of this Notice and RFI is to gather information from qualified sources capable of supplying these materials, enabling UNICOR to maintain production efficiency.

SCOPE:

UNICOR seeks to establish a contract with a qualified awardee that would consist of a 1-year base period and four additional option years, if exercised. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing the rolled fabric for the washcloths that are manufactured at our Terre Haute, IN facility, as well as any new production introduced during the life of the contract. UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, seeks to ensure a continuous and reliable flow of materials required to support the military washcloth production line.

REQUIREMENT:

Poly Terry Microfiber specifications: