DEPT OF JUSTICE, FED PRISON INDUSTRIES, 320 1ST STREET NW - Material Mgt Branch, WASHINGTON, DC 20534-0001

34 -- HYDRAULIC PRESS SOL 1PI-B-1656-96 DUE 012596 POC Contract Specialist, STEPHENS, DWIGHT, 202-508-8500 Federal Prison Industries, Incorporated intends to issue a solicitation for the purchase of 100-ton hydraulic press for FCI El Reno, Oklahoma. The salient characteristics of the machine is as follows: welded steel frame with 1-/4'' thick side plates, heavy throat plate, and deep ribbing, minimun deflection (gapping). Table and ram plates held parallel within .003'' per foot. RAM travel square to table within .001'' in any 4'' section of stoke. Bed bolster plate gound steel: 4'' thick, removable for machining. Bed bolster plate supported by deep welded in ribs. Plain bed bolster plate blind bolted to frame from below. Clear area 24 X 3 behind table. Single ram link guides the ram throughout the stroke. Prevents ram rotation. Compact tool mounting plate attached to ram end. See HCA catalog pages 6&7 for this standard tool mount and other options. Other features include: open gap press, C-frame, 100-tons, overall height 24''; motor horse speed 1800 rpms (30); weight 15,000 lbs.; will be provided in the solicitation. The solicitation will result in a firm fixed price contract with a 12-14 week period of delivery after contract award. All interested bidders may submit a bid that will be considered by this agency. To obtain solicitation, bidders shall submit a request in writing to UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc., Material Management Branch, ATTN: Alice Calabro, Contracting Officer, 320 First St., NW, Washington, DC 20534, FAX (202) 347-9416. Company shall identify mailing address, phone number, fax number, and business(0338)

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