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

32 -- HAUNCHER/NOTCHER SOL 1PI-B-2079-98 DUE 120897 POC Rhonda Robinson, Contract Specialist,, (202) 305-7333, Fax (202) 305-7363 /7365 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. Solicitation No. #1PI-B-2079-98 issued as an Invitation For Bids (IFB). The solicitation document and the incorporated clauses and provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-2. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 3553 and small business size standard is 500 employees. Line Item 0001, 8" Hauncher/Notcher with stationary head, table moves down for cut, hood and back fence adjustment. Working height max. 5", cutting depth max. 2", tool clamping width max. 8", spindle dia. 40mm, spindle speed 6500 RPM, cutter dia. 8", feed rate 0-21 FPM, Pressure 90 PSI, motor 15 HP, complete 3 phase 230V/460V/60HZ control voltage 115V (magnetic starter overload), side fence2 per machine, 4 hold-down cylinders per machine, front fence guard, rear fence. Quantity 1, U/I: each. Installation of machinery and training of UNICOR staff will be included in the purchase price. Bidders are required to furnish descriptive technical literature as part of their bid. The period of performance is date of award through 30 days thereafter. Delivery acceptance is 30 days after receipt of order. The place of delivery and acceptance is FOB Point: FOB Destination, UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, United States Penitentiary, 1300 Metropolitan, Leavenworth, KS 66048. The following Commercial Item clauses & provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5. The date and time for receipt of bids is December 8, 1997 at 13:00pm. Submit signed and dated bids to UNICOR, Material Management Branch, 400 First St., N.W., Washington, DC 20534, Attention: Bid Custodian. All responsible sources may submit a bid which will be considered by the agency. Bids must indicate soliciation 1PI-B-2079-98, time specified for receipt of bids, 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, terms of any expressed warranty, price and any discount terms, remit to address if different from mailing address, a compeleted copy of representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3, acknowledgement of all amendments, if bid is not submitted on Standard Form 1449, a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitiation. All bids that fail to furnish required representations and certifications or any requested information or bids which reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration, bidder must hold prices firm in it's bid for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of bids. Award will be made on an all or none basis. To obtain required forms contact Rhonda Robinson, Contracting Officer at (202) 305-7333. (0322)

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