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

53 -- VARIOUS METAL ITEMS SOL 1PI-Q-0086-99 DUE 101998 POC Sharon Carter, Contracting Officer, 202.305.7306 WEB: click here to download a copy of the RFQ, www.unicor.gov/procurement/furniture. 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-0086-99, 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 97-06. The Standard Industrial Classification is 3429. UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc. intends to enter into a 2 year, firm-fixed-price, requirements type contract for the following commercial items: Item 001 -- HAP2021, Drawer Pull, 96MM, black, HRM, est. max quantity 24,000 ea.; Item 002 -- BRB0440, Angle steel, bracket, 1x1x4, #976, blk-epoxy-powder, enamel primer, w/enamel top coat, flat black, est. maxquantity 130,000 ea.; Item 003 -- CAS0243, 2" hooded twin wheel caster, HRM, MOBILE, black, hood w/ 1/4x20x3/4 thread, est. max quantity 140 ea.; Item 004 -- CAS0244, 2" hooded caster with brake, 1/4"x20x3/4", est. max quantity 140 ea.; Item 005 -- HWS0590, Coat Rod, 1 1/4"dia x14 3/8" l, black powder coat, est. max quantity is 1,400 ea.; Item 006 -- PIN0197, shelf support pin, round, 5mm hole, est. max quantity is 56,000 ea.; Item 007 -- SCR7958, leveler screw 5x5/8, phillips, est. max quantity 56,000 ea.; Item 008 -- FLG0011, flange, open end, black, 1 1/4" dia., est. max quantity 1,400 ea.; Item 009 -- FLG0012, flange oval closed, black, 1 1/4", est. max quantity 1,400 ea.; Item 010 -- GLI0161, cushion glide, 1/4"x1/2"x7/8", nickel, est. max quantity 72,000 ea. Delivery order quantity for each line item is 10 each (MINIMUM) and 3,000 each item 001; 16,250 each item 002; 18 each item 003; 18 each item 004; 180 each item 005; 7,000 each item 006; 15,000 each item 007; 180 each item 008; 180 each item 009 and 9,000 each item 010 (MAXIMUM). FOB DESTINATION delivery is 30 days after receipt of delivery order to: UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, UNICOR Warehouse, Leopard Dr., Texarkana, TX 75501. 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 ofoffers is 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on October 19, 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). 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 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. 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 initial quote should contain the best terms in price . A written notice of contract award or acceptance of a quote mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful quoterwithin 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. 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. All faxed quotes shall be directed to the attention of Sharon Carter, Contracting Officer at (202)305-7363/7365. Any documents cited in this solicitation may be obtained by written or faxed requests. NO CALLS PLEASE.***** Posted 10/01/98 (W-SN257490). (0274)

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