Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Vertical Baler
Deadline: 22 May 2026
Posting Date: 07 May 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 140799522
Document Ref. No.: SV0212-26
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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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...
Notice ID: sv0212-26
Department/Ind. Agency: justice, department of
Original Set Aside: total small business set-aside (far 19.5)
Sub-tier: federal prison industries, inc
Office: federal prison industries, inc
Product Service Code: 3693 - industrial assembly machines
NAICS Code: 333998 - All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing
Inactive Dates: jun 06, 2026
Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
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