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

34 -- DIES, VARIOUS TYPES SOL 1PI-Q-0083-98 DUE 091098 POC Louise Stoneberger Telephone No. 202-305-7322 WEB: This quote will not be available on the web-site for, www.UNICOR.gov/procurement. E-MAIL: lstone@Central.UNICOR.gov, lstone@Central.UNICOR.gov. This is a combined synopsis/quote for a 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; quotes are being requested and a written quote will be issued. UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc. intends to enter into a Firm-Fixed Price Supply Contract for DIES, VARIOUS TYPES for production of pedestal subassemblies. This is a "ALL OR NONE" quote/award. Item 0001, Die, Pencil Drawer Body, P/N 40240-242 and 20.438, same part different lengths. This die is to have 3 sets of Die Details with 2 sets of Punches. These punches will move to change the die to a larger or smaller part, Quantity is 1 each. Item 0002, Dies, Box Drawer P/N. 40245-247, 2 Dies per set, P/N. 740240-242 -- A-26.938 and 20-438, same part different lengths. The first Die will pierce oblong slots. Build Die to 26.938 size, 20.438 will have no change over. The second die will do piercing and notching. This die is to have 3 sets of Die Details with 2 sets of Punches. Punches will move to change over to larger-smaller part. Moveable 90 degree corner notch and vee notch. Quantity is 1 each. Item 0003, Dies, File Drawer Body, P/N 40250-252, 2 dies per set. Part No. 40250-252 -- A-26.938 and 20.438. These dies will be the same as above, different size. Punches only move to complete changeover. Quantity is 1 each. Items 0004 thru 0006 will be for hard tooling to form lateral cabinet parts. Item 0004, Die, 30" Front P/N 61032. Item 0005, Die, 36", Front, P/N 61042. Item 0006, Die, 42" front P/N 61052. Items 0004 thru 0006, dies to complete all forming operations per print/drawing. Each shall have 4 Post Die Set with Commercial posts and bushings. Maximum between Shoes -- 4". Minimum Bottom Shoe -- 1.75", Minimum Top Shoe -- 1.5". Riser Width -- 1.5", and Maximum shut height -- 10". All drawings will be in the quote package and/or furnished upon request. Total Quantity is 1 each per line item. Delivery is F.O. B. Destination to UNICOR, FCI Milan, MI. The provision of FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items is applicable. Clauses 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items are applicable. The Standard Industrial Classification is 3544 and the small business size is 500 employees. Delivery is twenty-six (26) weeks after receipt of contract. Prices will be F.O.B. Destination. This quote is total set-aside for small businesses. Clause 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (July 96) is applicable. The quotes will be evaluated by the following Best Value Criteria: (1) Price, (2) Quality, (3) Past Performance, and (4) Delivery Schedule. NO TELEPHONE REQUEST OR QUOTE WILL BE ACCEPTED. Quotes must be submitted on company's letterhead or SF 1449 mailed to Federal Prison Industries, Inc., 400 First Street, N.W., 7th Floor, ATTN: Bid Custodian, Washington, D.C. 20534-0001. Facsimile Quotes are acceptable. Quotes must be received by 2:00 p.m., September 10, 1998. Quoters must state name, address and telephone number of firm, technical description of the item being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the quotation, terms of any expressed warranty, price and any discount terms, remit to address if different than mailing address, a complete copy of representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial items; and acknowledgment of all amendments, if issued. All quote prices must be good from 30 days or longer after the closing date and time. All quote request must be submitted on company letterhead and citing size of business status. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered. Reference the quote number on the request. Facsimile written request shall be submitted to 202-305-7363/-7365. Due to electronic payment procedures, all vendors must supply their ACH Number and TIN Number with their quote. FAX questions are welcome at 202-305-7363 or -7365. Contact Louise Stoneberger, Contracting Officer, at 202-305-7322 for information regarding this solicitation. This quote will not be available on the web site for approximately 3 days. Posted 08/25/98 (W-SN241382). (0237)

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