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

83 -- ELASTIC WEBBING, WAISTBAND SOL 1PI-B-2015-97 DUE 052897 POC Contract Specialist, TURNER, KYLE A., COM: 202/305-7327, FAX: 202/305-7363 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; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 1PI-B-2015-97 and this solicitation is issued as an Invitation for Bid (IFB). The time for receipt of Bids is May 28, 1997 at 1300 hours. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. The Standard Industrial Classification code is 2241, and small business size standard is 500. The award of a Commercial, one (1) year, Firm Fixed Price, Requirements Type Contract is anticipated. This award will not have a minimum guaranteed amount. Estimated quantity of 900,000 yards annually. Contract Line item is: Elastic webbing, waistband, white. SIZE: Width 1-1/2", (+0", -1/16), WEIGHT: Minimum of 0.50 ounce per linear yard. CONSTRUCTION: Warp end/width crocket, 16 Minimum; Elastic Strands, full width, 14 Minimum. Filling yarns per inch, 46 minimum. FIBER CONTENT: Warp yarn (crocket) -- Polyester; Elastic Strands -- Spandex; Filling yarn -- Polyester. The elastic waistband webbing will be used to manufacture physical fitness uniform trunks. Commercial Item Description Specification A-A-55175 includes the above characteristic for the elastic webbing. Note: The size included in this Synopsis shall prevail over the Commercial Specification. Bid samples are to be submitted, when requested at no expense to the government, for approval before a contract is awarded to insure that the item manufactured by the proposed vendor is acceptable and meets all requirements. Clause 52.214-20 applies. Delivery is FOB Destination 30 days after receipt of order. Ordering 52.216-18, Supplies furnished under this contract shall be order by issuance of delivery orders by authorized individuals at FCI, Jesup, GA. Such orders may be issued from date of award through one (1) years. Order Limitation 52.216-19: 10,000 yards minimum; 500,000 yards maximum, the contractor is not obligated to honor any order for a combination of items in excess of 500,000 yards or a series of order from the same ordering office within 10 days that together call for quantities exceeding these limitation. Contractor shall honor any order exceeding these limitation, unless the order is returned to the ordering office within 5 days. A Certificate of Compliance and Laboratory Test Reports (Per Narrow Elastic Manufactures Association NTA-NEMA-9/84, Rev. 3/89) shall accompany or precede each delivery or shipment. The contractor is solely responsible for all costs that may be incurred for any testing requirements. Variation in Quantity, 52.211-16, The permissible variation shall be limited to 0% Decrease and 2% Increase per line item. Delivery and acceptance shall at Destination to UNICOR, FCI, Jesup, 2600 HWY 301 South, Jesup, GA 31545. The provision FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Bidders shall submit signed and dated Bid, either on a SF33, or letterhead stationary mailed to: UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, 320 First St. N.W., Attn: Bid Custodian, Washington D.C. 20534 or overnight express mail or hand carried to: UNICOR, FPI, 400 First St N.W., 7th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20534, Attn: Bid Custodian. Bids must be received by 1:00 PM, May 28, 1997 and indicate name, address and telephone number of offerer, 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 completed copy of representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; acknowledgement of all amendments. Bidders must hold prices firm in its offer for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt. If bid is not submitted on a SF33, a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. All bids that fail to furnish required representations and certifications or information or reject the terms and condition 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 202/305-7327 for information regarding this solicitation. FAX questions are welcome at 202/305-7363. 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 an 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, (0132)

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