DEPT OF JUSTICE, FED PRISON INDUSTRIES, 320 1ST STREET NW - Procurement Div., WASHINGTON, DC 20534-0001

83 -- TEXTILES SOL 1PI-B-1525-95 DUE 073195 POC Contract Specialist, CHRISTIAN, ROSANNA, 202/508-3900 The UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries anticipates entering into a Firm-Fixed Price Indefinite-Quantity type contract for a period of twelve months commencing the date of award for the acquisition of estimated 1,500,000 pounds of YARN-0004, 9.5/1 CP OE cotton yarn 4.90 twist multiple. 105 grains per 120 yard skein. Minimum breaking strength 240 lbs. Yarn must be well combed and relatively free of motes and foreign matter. All yarn to be put on three degree tapered cones with a 2-3/4 inch base. Guaranteed minimum quantity: 35,000 pounds. Maximum quantity: 1,500,000 pounds. FOB Destination USP Terre Haute, IN. Delivery will be required 30 days after receipt of delivery order. Each bidders shall submit one sample cone of 2 pounds of yarn to be evaluated at UNICOR, Terre Haute for 105 grain skein weight and a minimum breaking point of 240 pounds as well as evenness absence of trash contamination. This is to ensure that the quality of the yarn stays consistent through out the life of the contract. The samples are to be sent to the following address: ATTN: Mark Theisen, UNICOR, USP Terre Haute State Road, 63 South, Terre Haute, IN 47808. The word ''Sample'' and the solicitation number should be annotated on the package. Telephone requests for the solicitation will not be honored. Please submit your request on company letterhead indicating your company's size of business. FAX: 202-508-8498. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the Agency. (0157)

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