Dept of Justice, Fed Prison Industries, 320 1st Street NW -- Material Mgt Branch, Washington, DC 20534-0001

83 -- COTTON YARN SOL 1PI-R-0780-97 DUE 072197 POC Millie Clark, Contracting Officer, 202-305-7270 Federal Prison Industries, Inc., intends to enter into a one year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract for delivery to U.S. Penitentiary Terre Haute, Indiana. Cotton Yarn, 9.5/1 combed peeler open end spun, 4.90 twist multiple. 105 grains per 120 yard skein. Minimum breaking strength 240 pounds. Estimated maximum quantity is 1,500,000 pounds and minimum guaranteed amount is 105,000 pounds. Delivery is 30 days after each delivery order, with the first delivery to be 45 days. Each individual delivery order quantity is a minimum of 35,000 pounds and a maximum of 70,000 pounds. All vendors are put on notice that this solicitation will be evaluated based on the overall best value to the Government, and on past performance. Bid samples are required. Telephone requests will not be honored. All requests for solicitation must be written on your company letterhead. Please indicate your business size (Large or Small, Women-Owned or Small Disadvantaged) on all requests. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which shall be considered by the Agency. Facsimile request will be honored at number 202/305-7270. (0150)

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