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

34 -- CNC STYLE PUNCHING/FORMING SYSTEM SOL 1PI-R-0650-97 DUE 121296 POC Contract Specialist, ODOM, JOHN, 202/508-3961 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. The solicitation number is 1PI-R-0650-97 and this solicitation is issued as a Request for proposal (RFP). The date/time for receipt of proposals is December 12, 1996 at 3:00 PM EST. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-42. The Standard Industrial Classification code is 3541. Contract Line item is: Furnish, deliver and install a CNC style punching/forming system equipped with the following: Process capability of .250 sheet thickness; capacity for a minimum sheet size of 50'' X 144''; 2000 inches per minute table speed; machine table support weight of 220 pounds; punching accuracy of +/- .004'' hole to hole; repeatability of +/- .001''; hit rate of 200 hits per minute, based on 1'' moves; Capability of a single hit hole 4.5'' in diameter; an 18 month service and warranty on the machine, CNC controller and other supplied components; operator safety mats to be installed in operational pinch point areas and wired to the controller for immediate stop; machine operation lamp which shall be orange in color, rotating, visible for 360 degrees, which activates upon program start up. Remote programming software shall be offered; the offeror shall install the software in the computer specified in this solicitation prior to equipment delivery. The software shall have the following capabilities: AUTOCAD compatible conversions; unfolding of a 3D AUTOCAD drawing into a 2D flat pattern; autonesting of various parts; capability of producing 2D programming views; only DXF formats will be used for file transfer from AUTOCAD. The forming system controller shall be capable of receiving programs via cable from a remote programming station; controller memory shall be expandable (list the options available). On-site training for three students on machine programming to include any additional software related to programming such as fold/unfold, or auto nesting shall be priced. A DELL computer package shall be furnished by the contractor. A copy of the computer specifications will be provided in the clause package which can be requested by interested parties (see below). The contractor shall furnish 3.5'' original software diskettes and all components (including cabling) necessary to complete a download link to the forming system's controller at a distance of 1000 feet. UNICOR will install the cable at the installation site. The computer will be set up on site by contractor. A duplicate copy of the machine/programming manuals will be provided to UNICOR. The offeror shall price a tooling package consisting of all tools required to fabricate the items depicted in the drawings furnished with the clause package (see below). The offeror shall also price its standard tooling package, which shall include a 4'' louver tool. A lockable tool carousel cabinet and a tool sharpening machine (including air, electrical and space requirements) shall be priced and included in the offer. Installation shall be priced, to include final termination of air and electrical supply (UNICOR will plumb air and electrical supply to the installation location). A drawing of the machine/controller/operational foot print and a foundation drawing for mounting the equipment will be provided; a recommended spares list will be priced, and included with the offer. The requirements for air and electrical will be included in the offer. Limitations for material thickness and minimum hole sizes punched in aluminum, stainless stell and carbon steel will be included in the offer. A roller ball load/unload table equivalent in height to the machine operation table capable of holding 4' X 12' sheets shall be priced. Delivery shall be made FOB Destination to UNICOR, 4002 Arkona Rd., Milan, MI 48160. A Firm Fixed Price contract will result from this solicitation. 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 factors for award are: Delivery Time, Technical and Price. The Government reserves the right to make award on initial offers received, without discussion. Offerors shall submit signed and dated offers, either on an SF33, or letterhead stationery to Federal Prison Industries, ATTN: Bid Custodian (mailing address) 320 First St. N.W., Washington D.C. 20534 or (overnight or express mail address) 311 First St N.W., 4th Floor. Facsimile offers will be accepted at 202/508-8498. Clause 52.215-18 Facsimile Proposals is applicable. A clause package will be sent to interested parties upon written request mailed to the mailing address above or faxed to 202/508-8498. Offers must be received by 3:00 PM EST December 12, 1996 and indicate name, address and telephone number of offeror, technical description of the item(s) being offered in sufficient detail to permit evaluation of compliance with the technical requirements in this solicitation, terms of any express warranty, price and any discount terms, remit to address if different from mailing address, a completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; and acknowledgement of all amendments (if any). Offeror must hold prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers. If offer is not submitted on a SF33, a statement shall be included specifying the extent of acceptance of the terms, conditions, and provisions which are part of the solicitation. All offers that fail to furnish required representations and certifications and information, or which 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 John Odom at 202/508-3961 for information regarding this solicitation. Questions may be faxed to 202/508-8498. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in this synopsis/solicitation, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. The offer must specify business size and classification. Any Federal Specifications 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. 20260, 202/755-0325/0236.(0327)

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