DEPT OF JUSTICE, FED PRISON INDUSTRIES, 320 1ST STREET NW - Material Mgt Branch, WASHINGTON, DC 20534-0001

80 -- THERMOPLASTIC SOL 1PI-R-0593-96 DUE 092096 POC Contract Specialist, CLARK, MILLIE, 202/508-3970 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 1PI-R-0593-96 and this solicitation is issued as an Request for Proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-39. The Standard Industrial Classification code is 3081, and small business size standard is 500. Contract Line Item is: Thermoplastic, Resin, Prime, Virgin, Polypropylene, granular pellets (grade-1), color: clear. 250,000 pounds. To be used for injection molding process to make brush handles. Variation in Quantity is 15% increase and 10% decrease. Delivery and acceptance is F.O.B. Destination to Federal Prison Industries, P.O. Box 9000 (Texas Hwy 20), Anthony, NM 88021. Federal Prison Industries intends to enter into a Requirements Type Contract, and period of performance is from date of award through one year thereafter. Each delivery order has a delivery requirement of 30 days after receipt of delivery order. Minimum delivery orders shall not be less than 40,000 LBS; Maximum delivery order quantities shall not exceed 68,000 LBS. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items is applicable. Evaluation procedure is: the Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible bidder whose bid conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government reserves the right to make award on initial offer received, without discussions. Offerors shall submit signed and dated offers, either on a SF33, or letterhead stationary to Federal Prison Industries, 320 First St. N.W., 4th Floor, ACACIA Bldg, Attn: Bid Custodian, Washington, D.C. 20534 or overnight or express mail to 311 First St NW, ACACIA, 4th floor, Attn: Bid Custodian. Offers must be received by 2:00pm, September 20, 1996 and indicate name, address and telephone number of bidder, technical description of the item(s) being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation, terms of any expressed warranty, price and any discount terms, remit to address if different than mailing address, a completed copy of representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; acknowledgement of all amendments. Offeror must hold prices firm in its offer for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt. If offer is not submitted on a SF33, a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. All offers that fail to furnish required representations and certifications or information or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Facsimile offers are acceptable in accordance with FAR 52.215-18 Facsimile Proposals, to fax number 202/508-8498. Contact Millie Clark at 202/508-3970 for information regarding this solicitation. Fax questions are welcome at 202/508-8498. A written notice of award or acceptance of a bid mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful bidder within the time for acceptance specified in the bid, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before bid specified expiration time, the Government may accept a bid or part of a bid after its receipt unless a written notice or withdrawal is received before award. The bidder must specify business size and classification. Documents cited in the solicitation may be obtained from the General Services Administration, Federal Supply Service Bureau, Specifications Section, Suite 8100, 470 L'EnFant Plaza, SW, Washington, D.C. 20 407, 202/755-0325/0326.(0248)

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