SOLICITATION NOTICE
25 -- License Plate Embossing System
- Notice Date
- 7/21/2005
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 332313
— Plate Work Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Justice, Federal Prison Industries/UNICOR, Procurement Branch, 320 First Street, N.W., Washington, DC, 20534
- ZIP Code
- 20534
- Solicitation Number
- CT1735-05
- Response Due
- 8/5/2005
- Archive Date
- 8/5/2005
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with 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 CT1735-05 and this solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation. This is a Definite Delivery/ Definite Quantity (DD/DQ), type contract (52.216-1). The solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) No. 05 04. The North American Industry Classification System Code is 332313 and small business size is 500. Full and Open Competition is being utilized subject to the following: Line Item Description. License Plate Embossing System (LPES) to include: 58-Ton Embossing Press, M50 Sliding Die (Refurbished) U-Shaped Die Table, Custom Tooling 6x12 Tooling to include: ?1 ea? Rim Die (starting with depressed flange blanks) ?156 ea? Male Block Character Dies (6 sets A-Z) ?60 ea? Male Block Character Dies (6 sets 0-9) ?2 ea? Spacer Blocks 4x7 Tooling to include ?1 ea? Rim Die (starting with depressed flange blanks) ?104 ea? Male Block Character Dies (4 sets A-Z) ?40 ea? Male Block Character Dies (4 sets 0-9) ?2 ea? Spacer Blocks Special Instruction: Pricing shall include freight, installation, and training for the equipment. System should be able to produce a minimum of 500 pairs of embossed plates per hour, depending on operator speed. New, used, or refurbished equipment will be accepted. Offerors shall state if there License Plate Embossing System is New or Used in section B of the SF1449. Offerors shall submit descriptive product literature, and specification for the equipment with their proposal in sufficient detail to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of the product offered. LPES Warranty: A minimum warranty of 6 months on used/refurbished systems, and a minimum of 1 year for new. Delivery shall be F.O.B Destination: UNICOR, FCI Cumberland, 14601 Burbridge Road., SE. Cumberland, MD 21502. JAR 2852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER?S TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE (COTR) (JAN 1985) Jim Gill, Industrial Specialist is hereby designated to act as Contracting Officer?s Technical Representative (COTR)(FPI Cumberland, MD) Tele:301-784-1000x 3011. Under this contract. The COTR is responsible, applicable for: receiving all deliverables, inspecting and accepting the supplies or services provided hereunder in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract; providing direction to the contractor which clarifies the contract effort, fills in details or otherwise serves to accomplish the contractual Scope of Work; evaluating performance and certifying all invoices/vouchers for acceptance of the supplies or services furnished for payments. The COTR does not have the ability to alter the contractor?s obligations under the contract, or modify any of the express terms, conditions, specifications, or cost of the agreement. If as a result of technical discussions, it is desirable to alter/change contractual obligations or the Scope of Work, the Contracting Officer shall issue changes in writing and signed. ADMINISTERED BY: This contract will be administered by: UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc. Clothing & Textiles Branch 320 First Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20534-0001 ATTN: Moses Pettigrew, Contracting Officer (202) 305-3702 Written communications shall make reference to the contract number and shall be mailed to the above address. ADDRESS TO WHICH REMITTANCE SHOULD BE MAILED: Offeror shall indicate below the complete mailing address (include the nine digit ZIP code) to which remittance should be mailed if such address is other than that shown in Block 15A, Page 1 (Standard Form 1449), they shall enter it below: (a) Payee Name (Contractor) :______________________ (b) Check Remittance Address: ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ Any questions or problems regarding payment should be directed to the Business Manager at the following locations: UNICOR, FCI Cumberland, 14601 Burbridge Road,. SE, Cumbetrland, MD 21502 ATTN: Daryl Sharkey, 301-784-1000x 2099 Provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors. Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. Award will be made to the quotation, which offers the best value to the government based on an integrated assessment of price, delivery, and past performance. The Government may make award without discussion- therefore, the offeror(s) initial offer should contain offeror(s) best pricing. Tradeoff Process: It may be in the Government?s best interests to consider award to other than the lowest priced offeror or other than the highest technical rated offeror. This process may include tradeoffs among cost/price and non-cost factors and allows the Government to accept other than the lowest priced proposal if the perceived benefits of the highest priced proposal are determined to the additional cost. FPI 999.999-9, Business Management Questionnaire - This must be completed with a minimum three (3) references of contracts that are of similar size and complexity. And provided with your offer- The document can be downloaded at the following website: http://www.unicor.gov/fpi_contracting/about_procurement/forms/ Clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions of Commercial Items (OCT 2003) (Deviation)(d) Disputes. This is not subject to contract Disputes Act of 1978, as amended (41 U.S.C. 601-613). Disputes arising under or relating to this contract shall be resolved in accordance with clause 52.333-1 Disputes (July 2002) (Deviation), which is incorporated herein by reference. The contract shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract. To view full text clause go to www.unicor.gov select contracting opportunities, then select, contracting disputes deviation. Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Status Or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies, which includes 52.203-6, Restrictions on subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I. 52.204-6, Contractor Identification number Data Numbering System (DUNS) applies. 52.219 1 Small Business Concern Representation. 52.223 6 Drug Free Workplace, 52.232 18 Availability of Funds. 52.242 13 Bankruptcy. 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items. 52.246 16 Responsibility for Supplies. 52.246 15 Certification of Conformance 52.246 23 Limitation of Liability. 52.247 34 FOB Destination. 52.253 1 Computer Generation of Forms by the Public. PROPOPOSAL SHALL BE submitted on a signed SF1449, with all amendments, if any. No proposal will be accepted by facsimile. All proposals that Fail to furnish/provide the required information and/or reject terms and conditions of the solicitation may exclude offer from being considered. Vendors may submit a signed and dated Federal Express, mailed, or hand carried proposal to: UNICOR, FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC. Clothing & Textiles Group, 400 First Street, NW, Washington, DC 20534, 6th Floor, Attn.: Moses Pettigrew, Tele:202-305-3702. The date and time for receipt of proposals is Friday, August 5, 2005. Proposal must indicate Solicitation No. CT1735-05, time specified for receipt of offer 2:00PM Eastern Standard Time (EST), name, address and telephone number of offeror. Effective January 1, 2005, all offers are required to complete Representations and certifications IAW FAR 4.1201(a), Prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications at http://orca.bpn.gov in conjunction with required registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database (see FAR 4.1102). (b) Prospective contractors shall update the representation and certification submitted to ORCA as necessary, but at least annually, to ensure they are kept current, accurate, and complete. The representation and certifications are effective until one year from date of submission or update to ORCA. To make a change that affects only one solicitation, contractors are required to complete the appropriate sections of FAR 52.212-3(j) or 52.204-8 whichever is included in the solicitation. Any amendments hereby issued to this solicitation shall be synopsized in the same manner as this solicitation and must be acknowledged by each offeror. Offeror must hold pricing firm for 90 Calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers. Proposals or modifications to proposals received at the address specified for receipt of proposals after the exact time specified may not be considered. Questions regarding requirement may be addressed in writing to Moses Pettigrew at mpettigrew@central.unicor.gov As mandated by the Department of Justice, all contractors must register in the NIH Contractor Performance System at the time of award. The web address is: http://cps.od.nih.gov. All FAR forms, clauses and provisions necessary to submit an offer may be accessed at the following web site: http://www.arnet.gov/far. This combined synopsis/solicitation and necessary forms are available on web site: http://www.eps.gov or http://www.unicor.gov/procurement/proclothing.htm. A completed ACH form must be on file prior to contract award. Delivery orders shall be issued by or authorized at UNICOR, FCI Cumberland, MD, excluding the Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR). Delivery Hours: 7:00 AM 11:00 AM, and 11:30 AM- 2:30 PM Monday thru Friday notwithstanding emergencies and Federal Holidays. The Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after 60 days beyond contract expiration. 52.213 2 Invoices: Invoices shall be submitted to the Business Manager at UNICOR, FCI Cumberland, 14601 Burbridge Road., SE, Cumberland, MD 21502; Telephone No: 301 784-1000ext 2099. FPI 1000D, Packaging and Marking - Preservation, packaging, and marking for all items covered by this contract shall be in accordance with commercial practice and adequate to insure acceptance by common carrier and safe arrival at destination. The contract number should be on or adjacent to the exterior shipping label. Each package received must be marked for type and quantity. A Certificate of Conformance must accompany each shipment. All shipments should be labeled as follows: a. Vendor name b. Purchase Order number and/or Contract number c. Item description d. Item quantity and weight e. Other pertinent information FPI 1000F1, Delivery Order - Orders shall customarily be made by phone, with subsequent written confirmation containing the following information: a. Date of order b. Contract number and order number c. Item number and description, quantity, and unit price d. Delivery or performance date e. Place of delivery f. Shipping instructions g. Accounting data h. Any other pertinent information Delivery shall be 45-60 days after receipt of delivery order. Copies of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained from GSA, Federal Supply Service, Specifications Section, Suite 8100 470 LEnfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC 20407, Phone: 202-619-8925 and Facsimile 202-619-8978.
- Place of Performance
- Address: UNICOR, FCI Cumberland, 14601 Burbridge Road., SE., Cumberland, MD
- Zip Code: 21502
- Country: United States of America
- Zip Code: 21502
- Record
- SN00851787-W 20050723/050721211837 (fbodaily.com)
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