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

36 -- PAPER TINTER CAPABLE OF ATTACHING TO A HARRIS 500M 17'' WEB PRESS SOL 1PI-R-0645-97 DUE 120596 POC Contracting Officer, TURNER, KYLE A., 202-508-8503 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance 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-0645-97 and this solicitation is issued as a Request for proposal (RFP). The time for receipt of proposals is Dec 5, 1996 at 1300 hours. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-42. The Standard Industrial Classification code is 3599. Contract Line item is: Paper Tinter, 1 each. The Paper Tinter must be capable of attaching directly to a ''Harris 500M, 17'' Web Press''. The Paper Tinter will be comprised of but not limited to the following components: The Paper Tinter must be capable of operating without the use of external sources and be web driven so that there is no mismatch of operating speeds. The tinter must be capable of paper tinting using only water based inks, without stretching paper and capable of tinting at speeds between 1200-1500 FPM. The tinter must apply water based inks and dry without the use of external driers. The roller impressions must be automatic for any thickness of paper and the operator should not have to adjust pressure each time the tinter is used. The unit should be capable of changing ink colors within 20 feet of paper roll out and should be able to change colors automatically via a remote control unit, without the operator manually performing a washup. The system should not be capable of starting when the system is changing color. There should be a minimum of six color tanks with a capacity of not less than eight gallons each. The successful offeror will be required to install equipment at site, provide any bolt up bracing or electrical hookup and provide up to 24 hours of staff training. Offerors should provide a written warranty statement with a minimum of 6 months and enclose manufactures literature of proposed equipment and references of past customers with similar or equal equipment. The paper tinter will be installed by the contractor. Delivery of system is 45 day calendar after award. Delivery and acceptance shall at Destination to UNICOR, FPI, at USP, Leavenworth, Print Plant, 1300 Metropolitan Ave., Leavenworth, KS 66048. A Firm Fixed Price contract is anticipated. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items is applicable. Evaluation procedures is: Past Performance and Price. The Government reserves the right to make award on initial offer received, without discussion. 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, Attn: Bid Custodian, Washington D.C. 20534 or overnight or express mail to 311 First St N.W. 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 1:00 PM, Dec 5, 1996 and indicate name, address and telephone number of offeror, 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 Kyle Turner at 202/508-8503 for information regarding this solicitation. FAX questions are welcome at 202/508-8498. A written notice of award or acceptance of a offer mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before offer specified expiration time, the Government may accept a offer or part of a offer after its receipt unless a written notice or withdrawal is received before award. The offeror 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.(0320)

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