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

59 -- RADIO MOUNT ITEMS SOL 1PI-R-1075-98 DUE 060898 POC Barry Page, Contracting Officer, 202-305-3887, FAX: 202-305-7363/7365 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 1PI-R-1075-98, and this solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated clauses and provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04. The Standard Industrial Classification is 5065, and the small business size standard is 500 employees. UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc. intends to enter into a three-year, firm-fixed-price, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity supply contract for the following commercial items: Item 0001 -- Clamps, NSN 5340-01-298-5026, UNICOR Part No. CMP0488, Part No: DWG#A3014386, Procurement Spec: DWG#A3014386, REV-G, guaranteed minimum quantity: 4,287 each, estimated maximum quantity: 80,800 each; Item 0002 -- Clamps, NSN 5340-01-201-0428, UNICOR Part No. CMP0489, Part No: DWG#A3013727-1, Procurement Spec: DWG#A3013727, guaranteed minimum quantity: 4,912 each, estimated maximum quantity: 80,800 each; Item 0003 -- Adapters, UNICOR Part No. ADP3206, Part No: DWG#43147847-1, Procurement Spec: DWG#43147847, REV-B, guaranteed minimum quantity: 8,676 each, estimated maximum quantity: 161,600 each; Item 0004 -- Bolts, UNICOR Part No. BLT1425, Thumbscrew, Cres, Type 304, PER-QQ-S-763, Condition A, Dimension A, 41.0, Part No: DWG#A3132832-2, Procurement Spec: DWG#A3132832, REV-E, guaranteed minimum quantity: 4,468 each, estimated maximum quantity: 82,400 each; Item 0005 -- Bolts, NSN 5305-01-319-1603, UNICOR Part No. BLT0456, Thumb, 8mm x 36mm, Threads, Relieved, 6mm to 16mm, Part No: DWG#A3132832-1, Procurement Spec: DWG#A3132832, guaranteed minimum quantity: 4,346 each, estimated maximum quantity: 82,400 each; Item 0006 -- Capacitors, UNICOR Part No. CPR0426, Fixed, Ceramic, Part No: 87106-229, Procurement Spec: 87106, REV-G, guaranteed minimum quantity: 3,253 each, estimated maximum quantity: 40,400 each; Item 0007 -- Braces, NSN 5340-01-204-2554, UNICOR Part No. BRB0127, Painted, Part No: DWG#A3013725-1, Procurement Spec: DWG#A3013725, guaranteed minimum quantity: 1,712 each, estimated maximum quantity: 42,000 each; Item 0008 -- Cover, UNICOR Part No. CVR0448, Cover for MT6352/VRC, Part No: DWG#A3014387-1, Procurement Spec: DWG#A3014387, guaranteed minimum quantity: 2,119 each, estimated maximum quantity: 40,400 each; Item 0009 -- Bases, NSN 5895-01-225-0518, UNICOR Part No. BSE0100, Part No: DWG#A3018228-1, Procurement Spec: DWG#A3018228, REV-H, guaranteed minimum quantity: 2,089 each, estimated maximum quantity: 40,400 each; Item 0010 -- Bases, NSN 5975-01-197-8462, UNICOR Part No. BSE0111, Painted, Part No: DWG#A3013787-1, Procurement Spec: DWG#A3013787, guaranteed minimum quantity: 1,775 each, estimated maximum quantity: 40,400 each; Item 0011 -- Bases, NSN 5975-01-197-9050, UNICOR Part No. BSE0112, Painted, Part No: DWG#A3013723-1, Procurement Spec: DWG#A3013723. Items 0004, 0005, 0008, 0009, 0010 and 0011 are to be awarded all or none. Multiple award is possible for remaining items. In accordance with FAR 52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE, these requirements are 100% set aside for small business concerns. The telephone contact for this acquisition is Barry Page, Contracting Officer at 202-305-3887. In accordance with FAR 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS, the minimum order limitation per delivery order is 100 each for all items. When the Government requires a quantity of less than 100 each for all items, the Government will not be obliged to purchase, nor will the contractor be obliged to furnish these parts under the contract. The maximum order limitations for each item are as follows: Item 0001: 4,000 each; Item 0002: 4,000 each; Item 0003: 8,000 each; Item 0004: 4,100 each; Item 0005: 4,100 each; Item 0006: 2,000 each; Item 0007: 2,000 each; Item 0008: 2,000 each; Item 0009: 2,000 each; Item 0010: 2,000 each; Item 0011: 2,000 each. The contractor will not be obliged to honor any order for an item in which the quantity requested exceeds the maximum order limitation of that item. Also the contractor will not be obliged to honor a series of orders for an item from the same ordering office within 30 days that together call for quantities exceeding the maximum order limitation of that item. However, the contractor shall honor orders exceeding the maximum order limitations unless the order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within seven days after issuance with a written statement expressing the contractor's intent not to ship and the reason. In accordance with FAR 52.216-18 ORDERING, orders may me issued under the resulting contract from the date of award through three years thereafter. In accordance with FAR 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY, the contractor shall not be obligated to make deliveries under this contract after 90 days beyond the contract expiration date. Delivery orders may specify multiple delivery dates with initial delivery required within 90 days after receipt of an order. All subsequent deliveries in a delivery schedule shall be no less than 30 days after the previous delivery in that delivery schedule. Funds for quantities above the guaranteed minimums shall be obligated by individual delivery orders and not by the contract itself. Delivery shall be FOB Destination to UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc., FCI Danbury, Route 37, Danbury, CT 06811-3099. FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS applies to this acquisition. Offerors must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS with their proposal. 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. The following clauses cited in FAR 52.212-5 are also applicable: FAR 52.203-6 RESTRICTIONS OF SUBCONTRACTOR SALES TO THE GOVERNMENT, FAR 52.203-10 PRICE AND FEE ADJUSTMENT FOR ILLEGAL OR IMPROPER ACTIVITY, FAR 52.219-8 UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS AND SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS CONCERNS, FAR 52.219-14 LIMITATION ON SUBCONTRACTING, FAR 52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, FAR 52.222-35 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR SPECIAL DISABLED VETERANS AND VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA, FAR 52.222-36 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR HANDICAPPED WORKERS, FAR 52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON SPECIAL DISABLED VETERANS AND VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA, FAR 52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN ACT-BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM AND FAR 52.225-21 BUY AMERICAN ACT-NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTATION ACT. In addition, the following are applicable:, FAR 52.232-18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS, FAR 52.232-33 MANDATORY INFORMATION FOR ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER PAYMENT, FAR 52.323-34 OPTIONAL INFORMATION FOR ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER PAYMENT, FAR 52.204-6 CONTRACTOR IDENTIFICATION NUMBER -- DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM (DUNS) NUMBER. Offerors may submit signed and dated Federal Express or hand delivered offers to UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc., Material Management Branch, 400 First Street NW, Washington, DC 20534, 7th Floor, Attn: Bid Custodian. In accordance with FAR 52.215-5 FACSIMILE PROPOSALS, facsimile proposals will be accepted and shall be addressed to Barry Page, Contracting Officer at 202-305-7363/7365. Proposals may be submitted on the Standard Form 1449 or on letterhead stationary. The due date and time for receipt of proposals is 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on June 8, 1998. All proposals must reference the solicitation number and the due date for receipt of proposals. In addition to this, each proposal must contain the name, address and telephone number of the offeror as well as any discount terms that are offered and the remit to address (if different from the mailing address). Each proposal must contain a technical description of each item in sufficient detail to permit evaluation. If offer 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 proposals 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 offerors must hold their prices firm for 60 calendar days from the due date specified for receipt of proposals. Incremental pricing will not be accepted. Any amendments hereby issued to this solicitation will be synopsized in the same manner as this solicitation and must be acknowledged by each offeror. Any proposals or modifications to proposals received after the specified due date for receipt of proposals will not be considered. The Government will award one or more contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror or offerors whose proposals conform tothe solicitation and are considered most advantageous to the Government. In accordance with FAR 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 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 if applicable. The Government may make an award with or without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial proposal should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. A written notice of contract award or acceptance of an offer mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the specified expiration date of an offer, the Government may accept that offer unless a written notice of withdrawal is received prior to award. Future requirements for other connectors from the UNICOR factory in Danbury, CT as well as from other UNICOR factories may be modified to the contract resulting from this announcement if considered to fall within the scope of work. Offerors shall specify business size and classification as required in FAR 52.212-3. All clauses and provisions referenced in this announcement may be accessed at the following website: http://www.gsa.gov/far/current. Drawings may be obtained by written or faxed requests. NO CALLS PLEASE. See Note 1.***** (0139)

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