Federal Bureau of Prisons, P.O. Box 9999, East Arkona Road, Milan, MI 48160

45 -- CABINET SHOWERS SOL 0435 DUE 032498 POC BARBARA A. ESCHELS (734)439-1511 ext 320 This is a combined synopsis/solictiona for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (II) Solicitation number 0435 is issued as a request for quotation. (III) This solicitation document and incorporated probisions & clauses are those in effect through FAC 97-02. (IV) This solicitation is 100% set-aside for small business. SIC Code: 1711 Size Standard: 7.0 MILLION. ITEM 1) M1736-E642, Acorn OR Equal cabinet shower. 24 each. (VI) Specifications: Cabinet shall be one piece, type 304 stainless steel(S/S). All seams shall be continuously welded. Exposed surfaces shall have a satin finish; except the shower floor, which shall have a glass blast finish. Provide reinforced, slip resistant, 14 gauge, type 304 S/S floor with embossed diamond cut plate surface. Cabinet shall have an integral vent 8-3/4" X 8-3/4" with 1/4" holes prividing 20 square inches of free area. Provide 3-3/4" square entry columns. Towel hooks shall be welded on the outside of the entry. Provide vandal resistant, one piece, die formed, recessed S/S soap dish with raised dimples to provide air circulation. Manufacturer to provide custom punched holes as indicated. Holes needed include one 5" hole for shower valve and one 1" hole for shower head. Location of holes to be specified at time of order. Valve and shower head will not be included in the quote. (VII)FOB Point: Destination. Deliver by: 3 APRIL 98. Deliver to: Federal Correctional Institution, Milan, Michigan 48160. (VIII) Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial applies to this acquisition. (IX) Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial items does not apply. The low responsive, responsible bidder will be awarded the order. (X) Provision 52.212-3, Offeror representations & certifications-commercial items, must be included with the offer. (XI) Clause 52.212-4, Contract terms & conditions-commercial items, applies to this acquisition. (XII) Clause 52.212-5, Contract terms & conditions required to implement statutes or executive orders-commercial items applies to this solicitation. (XIII) N/A (XIV) N/A (XV) N/A (XVI) Offers are due at 2:00 pm est on Tuesday, March 31,1998. (XVII) For information contact Barbara A. Eschels at(734)439-1511 ext 320 OR E-mail beschels@bop.gov. Offers may be faxed to my attention at(734)439-3608.***** (0076)

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