GSA awards $10.4K for polyester/cotton blend sheets to Federal Prison Industries, Inc
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $10,430 ($10.4K)
Contractor: Federal Prison Industries, Inc
Awarding Agency: General Services Administration
Start Date: 2026-04-07
End Date: 2026-05-07
Contract Duration: 30 days
Daily Burn Rate: $348/day
Competition Type: NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION
Pricing Type: FIXED PRICE WITH ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT
Sector: Other
Official Description: SHEET, BED, POLYESTER/COTTON: (35% MIN) BLEND PERCALE FLAT SHEET. 66 IN. WIDE BY 96 IN. LONG WHITE. PLASTIC PACKAGING/PACKING MATERIALS PROHIBITED. U/I DZ (12)
Place of Performance
Location: TERRE HAUTE, VIGO County, INDIANA, 47802
State: Indiana Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
General Services Administration obligated $10,429.78 to FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC for work described as: SHEET, BED, POLYESTER/COTTON: (35% MIN) BLEND PERCALE FLAT SHEET. 66 IN. WIDE BY 96 IN. LONG WHITE. PLASTIC PACKAGING/PACKING MATERIALS PROHIBITED. U/I DZ (12) Key points: 1. Contract awarded to Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (UNICOR), a sole-source provider. 2. Product is a standard percale flat sheet with specific size and material requirements. 3. Limited competition due to UNICOR's mandatory source status for certain products. 4. Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment contract type may lead to cost fluctuations.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
Pricing is not benchmarked against similar contracts due to the sole-source nature. The fixed price with economic adjustment introduces potential for cost increases over the contract term.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: sole-source
This contract is awarded under a sole-source provision, specifically to Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (UNICOR). This limits price discovery and competition, as UNICOR is often a mandatory source for certain government procurements.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are used for this procurement, with potential for price increases due to the economic adjustment clause.
Public Impact
Procurement of essential items for federal facilities, such as correctional institutions. Ensures availability of necessary supplies through a designated government entity. Potential for higher costs compared to a competitive market due to sole-source award.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Sole-source award limits competition and price negotiation.
- Economic price adjustment clause can increase costs.
- No indication of small business participation.
Positive Signals
- Ensures supply of essential goods.
- Supports government manufacturing initiatives.
Sector Analysis
This procurement falls under the textile manufacturing sector, specifically for bedding and linens. Benchmarks for similar commercial contracts are difficult to establish due to the sole-source nature of this award to UNICOR.
Small Business Impact
This contract does not appear to involve small businesses, as it is awarded directly to Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (UNICOR), a government-owned entity.
Oversight & Accountability
The General Services Administration (GSA) manages this contract. Oversight would focus on delivery, quality, and adherence to contract terms, particularly the economic price adjustment mechanism.
Related Government Programs
- Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills
- General Services Administration Contracting
- Federal Acquisition Service Programs
Risk Flags
- Sole-source award
- Economic price adjustment
- Lack of competitive benchmarking
- Potential for cost overruns
- Limited transparency on quality metrics
Tags
fiber-yarn-and-thread-mills, general-services-administration, in, delivery-order, under-100k
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
General Services Administration awarded $10,429.78 to FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC. SHEET, BED, POLYESTER/COTTON: (35% MIN) BLEND PERCALE FLAT SHEET. 66 IN. WIDE BY 96 IN. LONG WHITE. PLASTIC PACKAGING/PACKING MATERIALS PROHIBITED. U/I DZ (12)
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: General Services Administration (Federal Acquisition Service).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $10,429.78.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2026-04-07. End: 2026-05-07.
What is the historical pricing trend for similar sheets procured competitively, and how does this sole-source price compare?
Without competitive data, a direct comparison is impossible. However, sole-source contracts, especially those with economic price adjustments, often carry a premium compared to market rates. Further analysis would require access to UNICOR's cost structure or historical pricing data for similar items procured through competitive means to assess value.
What are the specific triggers and limits for the economic price adjustment, and what is the potential risk to taxpayer cost?
The specific triggers and limits for the economic price adjustment are not detailed in the provided data. This lack of transparency poses a risk, as it could allow for significant price increases based on fluctuating raw material or labor costs, potentially exceeding initial budget expectations and impacting overall taxpayer expenditure.
How does the quality and durability of these sheets compare to commercially available alternatives, and does the fixed price with adjustment adequately incentivize quality?
The provided data specifies material (polyester/cotton blend percale) and dimensions but not quality metrics like thread count or durability ratings. The fixed price with economic adjustment may not strongly incentivize superior quality beyond meeting minimum specifications, as cost adjustments are tied to external factors rather than performance improvements.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Manufacturing › Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills › Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills
Product/Service Code: HOUSEHOLD/COMMERC FURNISH/APPLIANCE
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE
Pricing Type: FIXED PRICE WITH ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT (K)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: Government of the United States
Address: 3301 LEESTOWN RD, LEXINGTON, KY, 40511
Business Categories: Category Business, Government, Manufacturer of Goods, U.S. National Government, Not Designated a Small Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $10,430
Exercised Options: $10,430
Current Obligation: $10,430
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: GS07FAA559
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2026-04-07
Current End Date: 2026-05-07
Potential End Date: 2026-05-07 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2026-04-09
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