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93 -- NONMETALLLIC FABRICATED MATERIAL SOL 1pi-r-1178-98 DUE 112098 POC Darlene Robinson, Contracting Officer, (202)305-7314 Fax #(202)305-7363 or 7365 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with format in Subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number assigned to this document is 1PI-R-1178-98. This announcement constitutes the written solicitation. This is a full and open competitive Request for Proposal.The type of contract award resulting from this solicitation is a firm fixed price, requirement type of contract for delivery of edge molding to F.O.B destination USP Leavenworth, 1300 Metropolitan Avenue, Leavenworth, KS 66048. Offerors are advised that the Government intend to evaluate proposal and award on a all and none basis. Period of performance is date of award through two years. Delivery acceptance is 30 calendar days after receipt of each delivery order. Therefore, the initial proposal should contain the offerors best terms from a cost or price and other factors specified in this solicitation.The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determines by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The time for receipt of proposal is 2:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time), on November 20, 1998. Vendors may submit a signed and dated Federal Express, mailed, facsimile or hand carried proposal to UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc., Material Management Branch, 400 1st Street, NW, Washington, DC 20534, 7th Floor, Attn.:Bid Custodian. All proposal must reference the solicitation number and due date for receipt of proposals. In addition to this, each proposal must contain the name, address, telephone number of offeror, technical description of item offered, any discount terms that are offered ant the remittance address (if different from current mailing address). Offeror must hold unit prices firm in its offer for 60 calendars days from date specified for receipt. If offer is not submitted on a SF 33, submit on company letterhead with a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions and provisions included in the solicitation. All offers that fail to furnish required representations and certifications or information and/or reject terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 2431 and small business size standard is 500. The line item number, description, quantity and unit of issue of the items being solicited is as follows:Item #0001, Descprition:Edge Molding, Red Oak, 1/32"Thick X7/8" Width, Polyester-BK* Finger-Joint Splice. Brand Name or Equal Item: Edgemate #K6-458.Quantity:2,200,000 linear feet (LF). UNICOR Stock No.:MLD-0124. Product sample is required as follows: A sample consisting of four (4), ten (10) linear feet sections shall be provided. Two (2) of the ten (10) liner feet shall be mailed to the John Pugh, Quality Assurance Representative at USP Leavenworth, 1300 Metropolitan Ave, Leavenworth, KS 66048 and the remaining two (2) ten (10) linear feet shall be sent to Jack Cantrell, UNICOR, Product Support Center, 9595 West Quincy Avenue, Littleton, CO 80123. Offeror must provide the following brand name or equal item description: Item bidding on, manufacture name, brand name and model number. Product sample will be evaluated on the basis of 1)Uniformity, 2)Color, 3)Texture, 4)Adhesiveness, and 5)Compatibility with present line of furniture. This solicitation document, incorporates clauses and provisions that are in effect through the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Federal Acquisition Circular No. 97-03 as follows:FAR 52.216-18 Ordering: Such delivery orders shall be issued by all authorized at USP Leavenworth, KS excluding the Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR). Delivery Hours: 8:00 AM -- 3:00 PM, Monday thru Friday notwithstanding emergencies and Federal Holidays. 52.211-16 Variation in Quantity:+ 1% increase and -- 0% decrease apply to each delivery order. 52.216-19 Order Limitation: The delivery order limitations are (a)Minimum Order is 100 linear feet and (b)Maximum is 120,000 linear feet. Contractor is not obligated to honor orders which exceed the maximum.52.216-21 Requirements: The shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after 30 days beyond contract expiration. 52.213-2 Invoices: Invoices shall be submitted to the Business Manager at USP Leavenworth, 1300 Metropolitan Avenue, Leavenworth, KS 66048; Telephone No. 913-286-8700. 52.213-3 Notice to Supplier. 52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language. 52-214-35 Submission of Offers in U. S. Currency. 52.219-1 Small Business Concern Representation. 52.222-21 Certification of Facilities. 52.222-22 Previous Contract & Compliance Reports. 52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity. 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity. 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Worker. 52.222-37 Employment Report on Special Disable Veteran/Veterans of Vietnam Era. 52.223-6 Drug Free Workplace, 52.223-11 Ozone Depleting Substances. 52.225-1 Buy American Certificate. 52.225-3 Buy American Act- Supplies. 52.225-11 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases. 52.227-1 Authorization & Consent. 52.232-1 Payment. 52.232-8 Discount for Prompt Payment. 52.232-11 Extras. 52.232-18 Availability of Funds. 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims. 52.232-25 Prompt Payment. 52.232-33 Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment. 52. 232-34 Optional Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment. 52.233-1 Disputes & Alternate I. 52.233-2 Service of Protest: Protest shall be filed with an agency and forwarded to Mr. Jack Rigsby, Chief, Material Management Branch, 400 1st Street, NW, Washington, DC 20534. 52.233-3 Protest After Award. 52.242-13 Bankruptcy. 52.242-15 Stop Work Order, 52.243-1 Changes, 52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements. 52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies-Fixed Price. 52.246-16 Responsibility for Supplies. 52.246-15 Certification of Conformance: All shipments shall include a certificate of conformance. 52.246-23 Limitation of Liability. 52.247-34 FOB Destination. 52.249-1 Termination for Convience of the Government-Fixed Price. 52.249-8 Default (Fixed Price Supply & Services). 52.252-3 Alteration in Contract: There is no alteration in the contract at this time. 52.252-4 Alteration in Solicitation: There is no alteration in the solicitation at this time. 52.253-1 Computer Generation of Forms by the Public. JAR 2852.270-70 Inspection and Acceptance of Supplies and/or Services: Shall be performed by John Pugh, Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR). 52.215-18 Facsimile Proposal. Proposal may be facsimile to (202)305-7363 or 7365. 52.204-6 Contract Identification Number -- Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS): Offeror must specify (DUNS) number. Packaging and Marking: All shipments should be label citing vendor name, delivery order, contract number, weight, quantity, item and description. Shipment should be in accordance with common commercial practice and adequate to insure acceptance by common carrier and safe arrival at destination. A written notice of award or acceptance of a offer mailed or acceptance otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within time for acceptance specified in the solicitation, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before a offer expiration time the Government may accept a offer or part of a offer after its receipt unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. Documents and forms cited in this solicitation may be obtained from General Services Administration's Internet Web Page (at http://www.arnet.gov.far/). For information regarding this solicitation contact the Contracting Officer, Mrs. Darlene Robinson at (202)305-7314. Posted 11/02/98 (W-SN267363). (0306)

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