59 -- CABLE

Notice Date

January 10, 2001

Contracting Office

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

ZIP Code

20534-0001

Solicitation Number

EP1724-01

Response Due

January 22, 2001

Point of Contact

Jacqueline Brown, Contracting Officer

Description

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. The solicitation number is EP 1724-01 The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-20. The North American Industry Classification Number is 33592916 . Unicor intends to enter into a five (5) year Requirement Type Contract, 100% small business set-aside, for the following. Line Item one (1) UNICOR P/N CBL6884 FOR A QUANTITY OF 300,000 FEET OF CABLE per Drawing 1576AS903-1, 4 conductor, 26 AWG. Delivery will be 154 days ARO from receipt of each delivery order issued FAR 52.216-18 Ordering, orders may be issued under the resulting contract from the date of award through five (5) years. Delivery order limitations. FAR 52.216-19(a) Minimum Delivery Order quantity/dollar amount, 500 ft FAR 52.216-19(b)(1) Maximum Delivery Order quantity/dollar amount for single item 100,000 ft, FAR 52.216-19c)(2) Maximum Delivery order quantity/dollar amount for combination of line items 100,000 ft. However, the contractor shall honor orders exceeding the maximum order limitations unless the order, or orders, is returned to the ordering office within seven calendar days after issuance with a written statement expressing the contractors intent not to ship. 52.211-16 Variation in Quantity+/-10%. FAR 52.216-21 Requirement applies until 154 days after contract validity end date. Delivery shall be FOB Destination to Unicor Federal Camp Warehouse, I-17 North, Exit 225, Pioneer Road, Phoenix, Az 85086. The billing address is 37940 N 45th Ave, Dept 1650, Phoenix, AZ 85086. The COTR shall be Charlie Dille, telephone 623/465-9757 x203. Provision at FAR 52.212-2, Instructions to Offerors applies to this acquisition. Offerors are to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Items, with their proposal. Clause 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items applies. The proposals will be evaluated based on past performance 60% and price and price related factors at 40%. FPI9999.999 Business Management Questionnaire must be completed with a minimum of two (2) references of contracts that are of similar size and complexity. Clause at 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items apply. Clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Items, applies. 52.204-6 Contractor Identification Number Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) applies. FAR 52.211-14 Notice of Priority Rating for National Defense with a current Rating of DOA1 and FAR 52.211-15 Defense Priority and Allocation Requirements apply. FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside applies. OMB Clearance 9000-0136 Expires September 30, 2001. FAR 52.232-33 Payment of Electronic Funds Non Transfer-Central Contractor Registration applies. FAR 52.211-2 Availability of Spec. Listed in the DOD Index of Specs. Drawings are available upon faxed written request to the attention of Jacqueline Brown, FAX (202) 305-7363. Vendors shall submit signed and dated proposals to Unicor, Federal Prison Industries, Inc. 320 First Street, NW, Washington, DC 20534 Material Management Branch. If sent by Federal Express, UPS, or hand delivered, address to Unicor, Federal Prison Industries, 400 First Street, NW 7th Floor Material Management Branch , Washington, DC 20534. Proposals should be submitted on the SF1449. Proposals and certifications may also be sent by facsimile at (202) 305-7363 to the attention of Jacqueline Brown, Contracting Officer. The date and time for receipt of proposals is Wednesday, January 22, 2001 @ 2:00 PM EST. Proposals must indicate solicitation No. description of the item(s) being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitations, terms of any expressed warranty, price and any discount terms, remit to address, a completed copy of representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3, and acknowledgement of all amendments, if any. All proposals that fail to furnish required representations and certifications or information or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. The Government may make award without discussions with Offerors, therefore, the Offerors initial proposal should contain Offerors best pricing. Any amendments hereby issued to this solicitation shall be synopsized in the same manner as this solicitation and must be acknowledged by each Offeror. No incremental pricing please. Drawings are available upon request. FAX (202) 305-7363 Offeror must hold prices firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers. Proposals or modifications to proposals received at the address specified for the receipt of proposals after the exact time specified may not be considered. Questions regarding requirement may be addressed in writing to jbrown@central.unicor.gov All forms necessary to submit a proposal as well as all clauses and provisions referenced in this announcement may be accessed at the following web site: http://www.arnet.gov/far. This combined CBD synopsis solicitation and necessary forms are available on web site: http://www.unicor.gov/procurement/proelectron.htm. A completed ACH form must be on file prior to contract award. note 1

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