Federal Bureau of Prisons, Regional Contracting Office, 3600 Spurr Road, Quarters 14, Lexington, KY 40511

99 -- UPGRADE SECURITY DOORS SOL IFB 117-0513 DUE 092096 POC Patty Ord, Contract Specialist, (606) 253-8887. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acauisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This notice constitutes the only solicitation. Bids are being requested and written solicitations will not be used. This solicitation is issued as Invitation for Bid 117-0513, for the Federal Detention Center, Milan, Michigan. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition FAC-40. This solicitation is 100% set aside for small business. It is advertised as full and open competition with a Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC) of 3499 and a size standard of 500 employees. LINE ITEM ONE: Modify 130 12-gauge security doors to accept Folger Adams #82-6 locks. STATEMENT OF WORK: The contractor will modify 130 12-gauge security doors to accept Folger Adams #82-6 locks. This work will include fabrication and welding of cover plate blanks on each door to replace existing receiver hardware. Contractor will also be responsible for cutting, drilling and tapping for the installation of the new locking devices. Contractor will reinforce the perimeter of cut out to receive lock. Lock pockets are to be installed 39 1/2 inches from the bottom of the door to the center of the locking device. All doors are to be returned with prime paint touch-up in areas of new work. Lock cover plate and bolt will be supplied by the Security Officer. Due to existing conditions, only three doors will be removed at a time, to be picked up by the contractor. Upon completion, doors will be delivered to the Institution and the next three doors will be removed. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 90 days from date of Notice to Proceed. NOTE: The Notice to Proceed will not issued until reciept of locking devices from Folger Adams. The normal hours of operation for the Institution are from 7:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Clauses: FAR Clause 52.212-1,: ''Instructions to Offerors-Commercial,'' is herebyincluded by reference. The following are addenda to FAR Clause 52.212-1: (1) At paragraph (c), ''Period for Acceptance of Offers,'' the amount of time a bidder must hold its prices firm is hereby changed. A bidder must hold the prices firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of bids. (2) Paragraph (e), ''Multiple Offers,'' has been determined by the Contracting Officer to be non-applicable to this solicitation and is hereby removed in its entirety for the purpose of this requirement. (3) Evaluation Factors for Award: Bidders are advised that bids shall be evaluated without discussions. Award will be made to the responsible bidder whose bid is responsive to the items of the IFB and is most advantageous tot he Government, considering price and price-related factors, if any, as specified in the solicitation. (4) Business References: In order to assist the Contracting Officer in making a responsibility determination about a prospective contractor, in accordance with FAR Subpart 9.104-1, it is required that each bidder provide information on a reasonable number of recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items, as well as the bidder's primary financial institution (to include contractor numbers, points of contact, telephone numbers and any other relevant information). FAR Provision 52.212-3, ''Offeror Representations and Certification - Commercial Items,'' shall be completed and submitted with the bid. FAR Clause 52.212-4, ''Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items,'' hereby applies to this acquisition. the following are addenda to FAR Clause 52.212-4: (1) The following clauses are hereby incorporated in full text: FAR 52.204-1, ''Approval of Contract,'' This contract is subject to the written approval of the Mid-Atlantic Reginal Contracting Office, and shall not be binding until so approved; FAR 52.216-1, ''Type of Contract,'' The Government contemplates award of a firm-fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation. The following terms and conditions are hereby incorporated. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: The contractor agrees to adhere to all regulations prescribed by the Institution for safety, custody and conduct of inmates. FAR 52.212-5, ''Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items,'' hereby applies to this acquisition. In accordance with FAR 52.212-5, the following clauses are hereby incorporated by reverence: 52.203-6, Restriction on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, Alternate I; 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled Veterans and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Actions for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.225-18, European Community Sanctions for End Products. DUE DATE: Bids are due to the Bureau of Prisons, Mid-Atlantic Regional Contracting Office, 3600 Spurr Road, Quarters 14, Lexington, Kentucky 40511, Attn: Patty Ord, Contract Specialist, by 1:00 p.m., local time, on 09/20/96. All bids shall be clearly marked with the bidder's name and IFB number. For additional information or questions, please contact Patty Ord, Contract Specialist, at (606) 253-9997. (0243)

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