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

93 -- PAPER, PLASTIPRINT SOL 1PI-R-0599-96 DUE 100396 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-0599-96 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 90-40. The Standard Industrial Classification code is 2671, and small business size standard is 500. Contract Line Item is: Paper, 3-ply, 10 point, semi-rigid Plastiprint, White, Matte Finish, 16 X 35-1/2, Laminated between two layers of White Tag Stock, Sub 100, 16 X 35-1/2 (Tag Stock to be supplied, printed on one side. Estimated quantity is 250,000 sheets. A requirements type contract is anticipated. Period of Performance is Date of Award through one year thereafter, with one option year to follow consecutively, if exercised. Specifications are: Service. Plastiprint materials and laminating service. 10-point semi-rigid Plastiprint, white matte finish, to be laminated between two layers of white tag stock, sub 100, 16'' X 35 1/2'', tag stock to be supplied by UNICOR, printed on one side, forming 3-ply stock of approximately 15 point material. Paper (Plastiprint) must be tear resistant, cut square to ensure proper bonding. Plastiprint must be permanently bonded on two sides with tag stock and maintain its flexibility without separating. Vendor's price should include 10 point Plastiprint, the cost of lamination, and delivery of the Plastiprint to the laminating vendor. Vendor is responsible for waste factor above 2% on total order. Registration: Tag stock must register 10 Plastiprint front to back within 1/32'' and be square with Plastiprint to enable precise die-cutting and scoring. Geographic Restriction: Laminating vendor must be located within a 300 mile radius of Lompoc, California and must allow UNICOR to conduct unlimited quality control and accounting inspections of the finished product before final shipping. Variation in Quantity is 3% increase and 3% decrease. Delivery and acceptance is F.O.B. Destination to Federal Prison Industries, 3901 Klein Blvd, Lompoc, CA 93436. 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 Sheets; Maximum delivery order quantities shall not exceed 120,000 Sheets. 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: Technical capability, Past Performance and Price. Evaluation is inclusive of option year. Clause 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options, applies. 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. Facsimile offers are accepted at 202/508-8498. Clause 52.215-18 Facsimile Proposals is applicable. Offers must be received by 2:00pm, October 03, 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. 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.(0257)

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