Dept of Justice, Fed Prison Industries, 320 1st Street NW -- Material Mgt Branch, Washington, DC 20534-0001

35 -- THERMOFORMING MACHINERY SOL 1PI-Q-0050-98 DUE 033098 POC Sharon Jackson, Contracting Officer, 202.305.7306 E-MAIL: sjackson@central.unicor.gov, sjackson@central.unicor.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The quotation number is 1PI-Q-0050-98, and this solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated clauses and provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-03. These requirements are 100% set aside for small business concerns. The Standard Industrial Classification is 3559, and the small business size standard is 500 employees. UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc. intends to enter into a firm-fixed-price, definite delivery supply contract for the following commercial item: Item 0001 -- 3 each MAAC Machinery, Model ASP, Single Station with dual platens, OR EQUAL. Pneumatically powered automatic Vacuum Thermoforming Machine with upper and lower ovens. This machine is designed to provide six (6) completely automatic forming techniques, including Vacuum Form Bottom, Vacuum Form Top, Plug Assist Bottom, Plug Assist Top, Snap Back from Bottom and Snap Back from Top. Also incorporating five (5) timed sequence controllers which provide the Heating cycle, Platen Delay, Platen Return, Cooling and Automatic Air Eject. Machinery will also include: CLAMPING, PLATENS, HEATING, VACUUM SYSTEM, VALVES, and MOLD TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER. Dimensions: Width -- 87", Depth -90", Height-88". Electrical information: Control Circuit -- 110 Volts, 15 Amps; Oven -- 220 Volts, 90 Amps. Painting: gray for machine frame and non-moving parts and safety orange for moving parts and guards. FOB DESTINATION delivery is two weeks after award to: UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Route 4, Herbert Rd., Beaumont, TX. Vendors submitting an "or equal" product shall submit the salient characteristics and a color brochure which includes the product specifications. FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Vendors must include a completed copy of FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with their offer. The following clauses also apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items and FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. Vendors may submit signed and dated Federal Express or hand delivered quotes to: UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc., Material Management Branch, 400 First Street NW, Washington, DC 20534, 7th Floor, Attn: Bid Custodian. Quotes may be submitted on the Standard Form 1449 or on letterhead stationary. The due date and time for receipt of offers is 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on March 30, 1998. All quotes must reference the solicitation number and the due date for receipt of quotes. In addition to this, each quote must contain the name, address and telephone number of the quoter as well as any discount terms that are offered and the remit to address (if different from the mailing address). Each quote must contain technical description of Item 0001, in sufficient detail, to permit evaluation. If quote is not submitted on Standard Form 1449, it must include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms and conditions of this solicitation. Any quotes that reject the terms and conditions of this solicitation or do not include the certifications and representations contained in FAR 52.212-3 may be excluded from consideration. All vendors must hold their prices firm for 60 calendar days from the due date specified for receipt of quotes. Any amendments hereby issued to this solicitation will be synopsized in the same manner as this solicitation and must be acknowledged by each quoter. Any quotes or modifications to quotes received after the specified due date for receipt of quotes will not be considered. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to a responsible quoter whose quote conforms to the solicitation and is considered most advantageous to the Government. In accordance with FAR Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, price and past performance will be given equal importance in the evaluation for award. Price shall be evaluated by multiplying each offeror's proposed unit price by the estimated maximum for each item taking into consideration any applicable Buy American differentials. Discounts for early payment, if offered, will not be considered in the evaluation for award. In order for the Government to evaluate past performance, each offeror must submit references of at least five (5) previously performed contracts. Each reference must contain the name, address and telephone number of the company or government agency for which the contract was performed as well as a contact person from that company or agency and the contract number ifapplicable. The Government intends to make an award without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the initial quote should contain the best terms from a price and technical standpoint. A written notice of contract award or acceptance of a quote mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful quoter within the time for acceptance specified in the quote shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the specified expiration date of a quote, the Government may accept that quote or part of that quote unless a written notice of withdrawal is received prior to award. Vendors shall specify business size and classification as required in FAR 52.212-3. An addendum is added to FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items to include FAR Provision 52.215-5, Facsimile Proposals. E-mail should be sent to: Jackson@central.unicor.gov. All faxed quotes shall be directed to the attention of Sharon Jackson, Contracting Officer at (202)305-7363/7365. Any documents cited in this solicitation may be obtained by written or faxed requests. NO CALLS PLEASE. See Note 1.***** (0085)

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