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

32 -- EDGEBANDER SOL 1PI-B-1986-97 DUE 032697 POC Purchasing Agent, MACALUSO, PETER, 202/305-7308 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), 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-B-1986-97 is issued as an invitation to bid (IFB). This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-43. The purchase is for an automatic edgebander with line control. The specifications are: Automatic height adjustment of all work stations when upper pressure beam adjusted. Control panel located at machine infeed for optimum convenience. Integrated electronic line control system for control of various working functions and diagnostic assistance. No limit switches used for setting operating units. Sliding fence for ends of narrow workpieces down to 3". Signal lightat workpiece infeed to insure proper spacing and error reduction at band infeed. Reversible rotation of glue application roller. Retractable glue roller. Double motor end trimming unit with straight and chamfer capability. Chamfer up to 15 degrees. Pneumatic indexing from control console with double pneumatics. Top and bottom fine trimming unit with digital "quickset" system. Electronic frequency changer for all trimming motors which also incorporates electronic motor brakes. Electrical components according to UL/CSA listings. Technical specifications: Edgeband thickness = 0.4-20mm (0.016"-25/32"); Edgeband height = 12-6mm (1/2"-2 3/8"); Panel length minimum = 160mm (6 3/8"); Panel width minimum = 65mm (2 1/2"); Panel thickness minimum = 10mm (3/8"); Panel thickness maximum = 55mm (2 3/16"); Feed speed = 18mm/min (59fpm); Feed motor = 2.2kw (3hp); Pressure section = first driven -- four roller idl; End trim unit -- two motors = 0.75kw (1hp), cutting speed 14,400 rpm, straight cut capacity max. 10X50mm (25/64"X2") 20X40mm (25/32"X1 9/16"); Fine trimming unit = 1.5kw (1hp), tilting range 0-25 degrees, cutter speed 14,400rpm; Machine length = 6050mm (19' 10"); Machine width = 1650mm (65"); Working height = 850mm (33 1/2"). Amperage: 60 amps @ 208/230 volts, 30 amps @ 440/480 volts. Total power required: 18kw. Electronic frequency changer: 5.5kw. Electronic connection: 208/230 or 440/480 volts, 3 phase, 60hz. Dust extraction: 1 @ 180mm (7"), 1600cfm. Compressed air connection: 0.18 cfm per panel, 7 bar (100psi). Automatic magazine for strip and coil feeding: large coil table (800mm diameter) with built in rollers to allow for 3mm pvc coils, edgestrip capacity from 0.4mm to 20mm (0.16"-3/4"), direction of glue roller reversible, strengthened precutter for cutting thick pvc edges. Quickmelt gluing system: large granulate hopper with automatic glue feed system, premelting unit between hopper and glue roller, quick change glue tank for easy maintenance, glue temperature indication of both premelter, infrared rediant glue heat zone control for optimum gluing strength. Sound cover: equipped with one independent opening, sound padding 1" thick covering doors, upper and end panels of hood, safety interlock system when sound enclosure door is opened, corresponding work station shuts off. Open space for universal trimming unit. Open space for scraping unit with knives. Top and bottom oscillating buffing unit, 2 cloth buffing wheels included. Once the machine is in the "ready to run" state and the necessary services have been provided. The field service representative will test run, adjust as necessary, demonstrate, and instruct personnel who are selected to operate and maintain the machine. The field service representative will review the safety precautions, as well as, documentation supplied for this equipment. Shipping, installation, and set-up to the "ready to run" state will be included in the price. Please note that delivery, inspection, and acceptance will occur at the FOB point: United States Penitentiary Leavenworth, 1300 Metropolitan Ave., Leavenworth, Kansas 66048, not later than 45 days after the receipt of the contract. FAR Provision 52.212-1 applies to this acquisition. Bidders shall submit a signed and dated bid to UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), ATTN: Bid Custodian, at the address below. Bids may be submitted on Standard Form (SF) 1449 or letterhead stationery and must indicate the solicitation number, bid opening date and time, name, address, and telephone number of the bidder. This will be a firm-fixed price contract. The contracting officer will make award in accordance with FAR Provision 52.214-10, Contract Award -- Sealed Bidding. Award will be made without discussions to the responsive/responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to this solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, considering price, and price related factors. The Government will not evaluate for multiple awards. Bidders must hold bid prices firm for not less than 30 days from the bid opening date. Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with your offer. Any bid that fails to furnish the required representations, and certifications, or which rejects or changes any terms and conditions, may be rejected and excluded from consideration. A written notice of award shall result in a binding contract without any further action by either party. The documents cited in this solicitation may be obtained by written or faxed request (202 305-7363). The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this purchase. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this purchase. Bids are due not later than 3/26/97, 2pm ET, delivered to UNICOR FPI, Material Mgt. Br., 320 First St., N.W., Washington, DC 20534. The person to contact for information is Peter Macaluso, Contract Specialist, 202 305-7308. See Note 1. (0073)

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