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95 -- COLD ROLL STEEL SOL 1PI-R-0693-97 DUE 012997 POC Contract Specialist, STONEBERGER, LOUISE, 202-508-3945 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. UNICOR requests proposals for Cold Rolled Sheet for a one (1) year period. Solicitation Number is 1PI-R-0693-97 and this solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-42. The Standard Industrial Code is 3316 and small business size standard is 1,000 employees. Line item quantities are estimated on a one year usage. Contract Line Item 0001 is Cold Rolled Steel, .015" X 1-1/2" W, CR, NP, Corr- Resistant, UNICOR's P/N STS0029, Commercial Quality, Cold rolled in accordance with ASTM-A366, Mill Certification, QC, Inspection required. Inside diameter of roll to be6", outside diameter of roll to be 18", approximate weight per roll 60-80 lbs. Total estimated quantity is 8,000 lbs. Line item 0002 is Cold Rolled Steel, .012" X 1-1/2" W, CR, NP, Corr-Resistant, UNICOR's P/N STS0031, Commercial quality, cold rolled in accordance with ASTM- A366, Mill Certification, QC Inspection required. Inside diameter of roll to be 6", outside diameter of roll to be 18", approximate weight per roll 60-80 lbs. Total estimated quantity is 26,000 lbs. Line Item 0003 is Cold Rolled Steel, .015" X 1- 1/2" W, CR, TIN-PL, Corr-Resistant, UNICOR's P/N STS0033, Commercial quality, cold rolled in accordance with ASTM-A366, Mill certification, QC Inspection required. Inside diameter of roll to be 6", outside diameter of roll to be 18", approximate weight per roll is 60-80 lbs. Total estimated quantity is 26,000 lbs. Line Item 0004 is Cold Roll Steel, UNICOR's P/N STS0035, .012" X 1-1/2" W, CR, TIN-PL, Corr-Resistant, commercial quality, cold rolled in accordance with ASTM-A366, Mill certification,QC Inspection required. Inside diameter of roll to be 6", Outside diameter of roll to be 18", approximate weight per roll 60-80 lbs. Total estimated quantity is 26,000 lbs. Bid samples are required. FAR 52.214-20 -- Bid Samples are applicable. Samples must be a minimum of 10 foot long. Samples will be tested for corrosion and resistance and manufacturing compatibility on our Simms ferrule machine. Testing is required to indicate conversion resistance. Tested by submersion into solutions of water or lacquer thinners. Samples that pass the testing will be considered as responsive to the solicitation as meeting part of the minimum requirements. Bid samples are required to be submitted direct to the factory no later than February 7, 1997. Vendors who have supplied UNICOR with this material within the last year, are not required to submit samples. Only offers from vendors who have supplied this material to UNICOR or whose samples have passed inspection, will be accepted. Samples are to be marked "Bid Sample for Solicitation No. 1PI-R-0693-97" and sent to Mr. Elke Westfall, Quality Assurance Manager, UNICOR, FCI LaTuna, P.O. Box 1000, Anthony, NM 88021. Should any more information about bid samples, please call Mr. Robert Gomes, Assistant Brush Factory Manager, P.O. Box 9000, Texas Hwy. 20, Anthony, N.M. 88021 Telephone No. 915-886-3422. Offers must quote on all items, no partial quantities are acceptable. This is a "ALL OR NONE" solicitation/award. A contract will be awarded to the offeror who submits the lowest aggregate offer. A Firm-Fixed Price Requirement Type contract for one year is anticipated. Period of Performance is Date of Award to One (1) year thereafter. Place of Performance is F.O.B. Destination, UNICOR, FCI LaTuna, P.O. Box 9000, Texas Highway 20, Anthony, N.M. 88021. Delivery Orders will be placed by UNICOR, FCI LaTuna, by the Contracting Officer, Ms. Barbara Martina, Telephone Number (915) 886-2719. Each delivery will be 30 days after receipt of order. Variation in quantity per delivery order willbe 10% over and 10% under. FAR Clause 52.216-18, Ordering applies. Orders may be issued from date of award through one year thereafter. Vendor will ship only material that has been designated by a "Release Order" Items shipped without a release order can be sent back to the vendor, at the vendor's expense. Vendor will assure wrapping and packing of the material to prevent damage and shifting during shipment Clause 52.216-21, applies. Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after 30 calendar days after expiration date of contract. F.O.B. Destination to FCI LaTuna, TX. as ordered. The Delivery Order limitations are minimum quantity is 5,000 lbs. and maximum quantity is 20,000 lbs. Clause 52.216-19, applies. The provision of FAR 52.212-1, Instruction 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. 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, SF1449, or letterhead stationary to Federal Prison Industries, 320 First Street, N.W., ACACIA Bldg., ATTN: Bid Custodian, Washington, D.C. 20534 or overnight or Federal Express Mail to 311 First Street, N.W., 4th Floor, ATTN: Bid Custodian, Washington, D.C. 20534-0001. After January 17, 1997, overnight or Federal Express Mail would be sent to 320 First Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20534-0001. Facsimile offers are acceptable at 202-508-8498. Clause 52.215-18, Facsimile Proposals is applicable. Offers must be received by 2:00 p.m. January 29, 1997 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, price and any discount terms, remit to address if different than mailing address, a complete copy of representations and certification at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial items; acknowledgement of all amendment if applicable. Offeror must hold prices firm in its offer for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt. If offer is not submitted on a SF33 or SF1449, a statement specifying the extent of agreement with 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 Order-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Contact Louise Stoneberger, Contracting Officer, at 202-508-3945 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, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20407, Telephone 202-755-0325/0326. (0021)

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