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59 -- ELECTRONIC/COMPUTER PARTS; DRIVE CONTROL PANEL SOL 1PI-R-1494-00 DUE 120999 POC Alice Calabro, Contracting Officer T: 202/305-7331 or Fax: 202/305-7363. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for 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; PROPOSALS ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc. Intends to enter into a definite delivery/definite quantity type contract. The procurement will be for the replacement of the Unico DC Servo system on the Egan Presspartner CA51-50 Servo Feed. The drive system consists of the three components on need of replacement. The first is the drive control panel which will need to be a free standing enclosure to house the Servo amplifier and associated controls. This panel will need to be supplied with a main disconnect switch and all devices wired to terminals for easy connection. Secondly, a motor/gearbox assembly will be necessary to replace the existing Unico DC motor which must mount in the same location and use the same belt and pulley. The third component is an operator interface keypad and motion controller. The system in its entirety must pre-wired and will need to remain intact to control the other mechanisms. The SOLICITATION NUMBER IS 1PI-R-1494-00 and this solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-06. Discounts for payments, if offered, will not be considered in evaluation for award. The Standard Industrial Code is 3823, Computer interface equipment. Standard industrial size is 500 employees. Contractors may submit proposals for Brand Name or equal parts. These parts be evaluated and considered for award. The contract will be awarded for the UNICOR facility located in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.. The Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) is Mr. Dale Hoot, UNICOR Quality Assurance Manager. The proposals will be evaluated by the following Best Value Criteria: Price, Past Performance, Delivery, and Technical. The Brand Name or Equal clause JAR 2852.210-70 Brand Name or Equal applies. If your company is submitting a proposal for an"Equal" to the Brand Name referenced, provide the make and model with the pricing. Interested contractors may submit proposals to UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc., Material Management Branch, 320 First Street, NW, Washington, DC 20534, ATTN: BID CUSTODIAN, reference the solicitation number on the outside of the package; or Fax the proposals to 202/ 305-7363 per FAR 52.214-31 clause Facsimile Bids. All responsible/responsive contractors will be considered for award. Place of Performance is FOB Destination at UNICOR, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Delivery will be required on or before 30 calendar days after contract award. The contractor will deliver items that have been designated by the contract. Items shipped without a delivery order will be returned to the contractor at the contractor's expense. The contractor will assure wrapping and packaging of the material to prevent damage and shifting during shipment, FAR clause 52.216-21 applies. The provision of FAR 52.212-1, Instruction To Offerors -- Commercial applies to this acquisition, FAR clause 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items is applicable. Each offeror is required to provide past performance information for the same or similar items for two of the most recent contracts. Include the following information: Contact person, telephone number, and the product provided. The Government reserves the right to make award on the initial received without discussions. Offerors shall submit signed and dated offers on SF 1449 or Company Letterhead stationary to UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Material Management Branch, 320 First Street, NW, Washington, DC 20534. Facsimile Proposals are acceptable at 202/305-7363. FAR clause 52.215-18, Facsimile Proposals is applicable. Offers must received no later than Friday, December 09, 1999 at 1:00 p m EST. The proposal must include the company name, address, telephone number, technical description of the items being offered in detail to evaluate compliance with requirements in the solicitation; price, a completed copy of Representations and Certifications in FAR 52.212-3, Offeror's Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items and acknowledgment of all amendments, if applicable. Offeror will hold prices for 60 days from the date specified for receipt of offers. If the offer is not submitted with a signed form SF1449, submit on Company letterhead a statement specifying agreement with the terms, conditions, and provisions included in this solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations and certifications or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Order- Commercial Items applies. The Government will award a contract from this proposal to a responsible/responsive contractor whose proposal conforms to the requirement and is the most advantageous to the Government. Price shall be evaluated by multiplying each offeror's line item price by the quantity taking into account any price differentials. This solicitation also includes the following clauses: FAR 52.204-6, Contractor Identification Number -- Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number ; FAR 52.232-18, Availability of Funds; FAR 52.232-33, Mandatory Information For Electronic Funds Transfer Payment; JAR 2852.270-70, Contracting Officer's Technical Representative. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the acceptance specified in the offer shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer or part of an offer after its receipt unless a written notice or withdrawal is received before award. The offeror agrees to hold prices submitted in the proposal firm for 60 date from the date and time specified for receipt of proposals. The offeror must specify business size. Hard copies of the solicitation are no longer issued to interested contractors. This solicitation will be posted on the UNICOR web site :www.unicor.gov/procurement/metals. Forms may be located at web site www.unicor.gov/procurement/forms/index Posted 11/08/99 (W-SN399015). (0312)

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