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

83 -- THREAD, POLYESTER SOL 1PI-R-1041-98 DUE 051498 POC Minnie B. James, Contracting Officer, (202) 305-7278, Fax No. (202) 305-7363/65 UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, FPI, Inc. This is a Firm Fixed Requirements type contract for one base year with two option years. Product: Thread, Polyester, Spun, Light Grey, Size 50 Thread, Manufactured, I.A.W .MIL-T-43624B. Thread shall be Size-50, 40-Tex, 2-Ply. Qty: 25,000 CE. for Physical Fitness Uniforms for DPSC. Domestic Product Only. Additional information will be provided in the solicitation. Product samples must be submitted by all prospective offerors to insure correct characteristics and shade prior to bid opening date. Delivery is FOB Destination to FCI Jesup, GA and FCI Waseca, MN. Delivery is required 30 days after receipt of first delivery order upon award of contract. Only responsible sources may submit an offer, which shall be considered by the Agency. No telephone request, all requests must be in writing on your company letterhead paper, stating your company size Large/Small. Fax your request to the Attn: Minnie James, Contract Specialist, Fax. (202) 305-7363. Note: Evaluation for this requirement will be based on the offerors Past Performance/Best Value, not necessarily on price alone. Past Performance will be valued at 50%, Price 25% and Specifications 25%. (0090)

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