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32 -- EDGE BANDER SOL 1PI-Q-0065-98 DUE 052098 POC Jacqueline O. Brown, Conracting Officer This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item Edge Bander, prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04.This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1PI-Q-0065-98 is issued under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The Standard Industrial classification code is 5084. Item 0001- Model 300 Triathlon Automatic Edge Bander With PLC Screen Control, Model 1901 Edgestrip Magazine, Model 1907 Gluing Station -- "Ultra-Granupress system"., Model 1914 Pressure Section, Model 1916.1 End-Trimming Unit Auto Swivel, Model 1920 Top & Bottom Flush Trim Station, Model 1941 Standard Buffing Unit. Technical Data and Floor Space requirements: Operating System (Hot-Cold One Side LH) Edgestrip Thickness (0.4 to 25MM= 0.016 to 1 in.) Edgestrip Height (Max. 66 MM= 2 5/8IN.) Panel Length (MIN. 7.0 IN.) Feed Speed (40 and 52 FPM) Compressed Air Required( 90 PSI @ 3 CFM) Connected Load (50 AMPS AT 230 V. 3 Phase) Length (209") Width (46") Height (79") Standard Equipment: Set of (2) TCT ENT TRIM SAW BLADES, Set of (2) TCT CUTTERS FOR 1ST TOP/BOTTOM TRIMMERS, Set of (2) CUTTERS FOR SUPERFINISH TRIMMERS, Set of (2) BUFFING WHEELS FOR BUFFERS, Tool kit and owners manual, Central Dust Collection Manifold, Sound/Dust Protection Hood Covering all machinery stations. Delivery, inspection and acceptance will be at the FOB Destination point: Federal Correctional Institution Marianna, FL. Delivery is no later than 60 days after receipt of contract. FAR provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212.2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52..212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial items, with its offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Item applies to this acquisition; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. All offerors must provide "Descriptive Literature" as stated in FAR 52.214.21. Contractors must include DECIBEL READING with their quotes. Bidders shall submit a signed and dated bid to UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries (FPI) Attn: Bid Custodian, at the address listed below or via facsimile (202) 305-7363. Bid may be submitted on standard form (SF) 1449 or letterhead stationary indicating the solicitation number, bid opening date and time, name, address and telephone number of the bidder. This will be a Firm-Fixed Price contract. The period of performance will be 60 days ARO. Award will be made without discussions to responsive/responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to this solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, considering priceand price related factors. Bidder must hold prices firm for not less than 30 days from the bid opening date. Any bid that fails to furnish the required representations and certifications, or which rejects or changes any terms and conditions, may be rejected an excluded from consideration. This is an All or None requirement. Written notice of award shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. The documents cited in this solicitation may be obtained by written or faxed request to (202) 305-7363. Response time for receipt of offers are due no later than 5/20/98 @ 1:PM EST, delivered to UNICOR, FPI Material Management Branch, 400 First Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20534. Contact Jacqueline O. Brown, Contracting Officer at (202) 305-7298. (0125)

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