AR COATING LAB

Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (UNICOR) is seeking proposals for the procurement, delivery, and installation of a complete lens Anti-Reflective (AR) Coating Laboratory at FCI Butner - Medium II in North Carolina. The requirement is for a turnkey system capable of processing 360 to 450 pairs of lenses per eight-hour shift. This includes all necessary equipment, accessories, consumables, and technical documentation. The contractor will be responsible for integrating the system into existing laboratory workflows and providing comprehensive training for government personnel. The solicitation is issued under number SV0214-26 with a response deadline of July 14, 2026. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for June 10, 2026, at the Butner facility; attendance is required for award eligibility. This procurement is a full and open competition under NAICS code 333242. The attachment package includes the primary solicitation (SF-1449), a Business Management Questionnaire, an ACH Vendor Enrollment Form, and National Crime Information Center (NCIC) background check authorization forms. All contractor personnel must undergo background investigations and comply with Department of Justice facility access regulations before starting work. UNICOR is seeking a complete lens Anti-Reflective (AR) Coating System for the FCI Butner - Medium II facility. The requirement covers the primary coating machinery, cleaning systems, chillers, and all consumables needed to process 360 to 450 pairs of lenses per shift. Provision of all labor, materials, equipment, consumables, and technical expertise required for a turnkey operational capability.