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

83 -- POLYESTER PADS FOR MATTRESSES SOL 1PI-R-1491-00 POC Lula M. Thornton, Contracting Officer (202) 305-7336 FAX: (202) 305-7363 WEB: 1PI-R-1491-00, http://www.unicor.gov/procurement. E-MAIL: Presolicitation Notice, lthornton@central.unicor.gov. The UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries anticipates awarding a Firm-Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity type contract for various sizes of 100% Polyester Pads for mattresses.Item 0001, FAB5168, 36"WX75"LX5-1/2"D, Minimum guaranteed quantity is 20 each not to exceed the maximum quantity of 2,500 each. Item 0002, FAB5169, 36"WX80"LX5-1/2"D, Minimum guaranteed quantity is 20 each not to exceed the maximum of 5,000 each. Item 0003, FAB5170, 38"WX75"LX5-1/2"D, Minimum guaranteed quantity is 20 each not to exceed the maximum of 2,500 each. Item 0004, 38"WX80"LX5-1/2"D, Minimum guaranteed quantity of 20 each not to exceed the maximum quantity of 10,000 each. Period of Performance is Date of Award through One Year with One Option Year, if exercised. Delivery required 30 days after receipt of delivery order. FOB Destination: UNICOR, USP Atlanta, Georgia. This is a Commercial Item. Bidders must submit bid samples as follows: Polyester Pad: 1 each. Size of Sample: 36"WX75"LX5-1/2"D. Bidder to provide technical data sheet with sample listing the following: Weight: In ounce per square foot; Density: (Extra Firm); Flammibility: Must meet and be certified to comply with Cal Tech Bul.#117-75(C), Cal Tech Bul. #121,133; and 16CFR1632. Ship samples to: UNICOR,Federal Prison Industries, Attn: Detra Willis, 601 McDonough Blvd., SE, Atlanta, GA 30315. The bid sample package should state "BID SAMPLE" on the front with the solicitation number which is 1PI-R-1491-00 to identify it as a bid sample. Do not send the bid sample to Central Office Address. The bid sample should be submitted by the closing date of the solicitation which will be provided in the bid package. If you fail to submit a bid sample, your offer will not be considered. The solicitation will be available on UNICOR's web page for downloading on or about 11/22/99 @http://www.uicor.gov/procurement. Telephonic requests for the solicitation will not be accepted. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered. Please note that evaluation will be All or None, Best Value-Past Performance, not necessarily the low price. Posted 11/05/99 (W-SN398516). (0309)

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