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

R -- MARKETING SERVICES SOL 1PI-R-1256-99 DUE 032299 POC Chyrel McPherson, Sr. Contracting Officer (202) 305-7284 UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc., (FPI) is soliciting proposals for a partnership for commercial services to support FPI manufacturing sales/marketing of products to the federal government (nationwide coverage throughout the continental United States); design services, delivery/installation; and provide support of the FPI warranty program for FPI's products. The following are a list of items but, not limited to: metal products such as structural steel, mezzanines, catwalks, cantilever racks, pallet racks, tire racks, industrial shelving and storage cabinets/lockers; conventional furnishings will include products such as freestanding case goods and seating used in administrative, operational, medical and lodging/dining facilities owned/leased by the government. A Firm-Fixed Price Requirements type contract is anticipated. This contract will be for a period of five years and five one year options, if exercised thereafter. UNICOR will make an award to the offeror submitting the proposal that represents the best value to the Government. Best value will be determined by weighing proposals against the evaluation criteria of the following: 1) The offeror proposal must demonstrate their ability to maintain a geographically extensive network of operating location so as to assure in-depth, nationwide "coverage" and easy accessibility to all federal customers in and out of the continental United States. 2) Past Performance will be evaluated to assess the offeror's willingness/ability to honor its contractual responsibilities and commitment to customer satisfaction. The evaluation of past performance will utilize information provided in the offeror's presentation, through interviews with previous customers, and other relevant information gathered from public records or any other sources. The following kinds of information may be relevant to the evaluation of past performance: (i) conformance with specification, (ii) quality standards of performance, (iii) adherence to contract schedules, (iv) commitment and methods to ensure customer satisfaction, (v) administrative aspects of performance, (vi) servicing of products towards cost efficiency, (vii) businesslike concern for the interest of the customer, (viii) ability to service a wide geographical area, and (ix) depth, breath, relevance, and currency of the offeror's work experience. 3) Cost: All offerors are required to submit a comprehensive list of services Fee and Non-Fee Services) for Contact Service (Non-Fee Services), Design Services (Fee and Non-Fee Services), and Delivery/installation Services (Fee Services). All other terms and conditions of the solicitation will be available for review or print from UNICOR's web site by February 19, 1999 at http://www.unicor.gov/procurement/metals. Hard copies will be not be mailed or faxed. The bid opening date will be March 22, 1999 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Those interested can download a copy of this requirement from our web page. Posted 02/02/99 (W-SN293664). (0033)

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