Department of the Treasury (DY), Bureau of Engraving and Printing Office of Procurement, 14th & C Sts., SW, Room 708-A, Washington, DC 20228

36 -- SHEETFED, 6 -- COLOR, PERFECTING, OFFSET PRESS SOL BEP-98-10(N) DUE 120897 POC Contact Donald Anderson, Contract Specialist, (202) 874-3235 WEB: Equipment and Services, http://www.ustreas.gov/treasury/bureaus/bep/proc/serv2.html. E-MAIL: Donald Anderson, donald.anderson@bep.treas.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items issued in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 13.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This acquisition is being conducted in accordance with revised FAR Part 15, Final Rule (FAC 97-02). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This RFP is identified as No. BEP-98-10(N) and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-02. This acquisition is unrestricted. The contract type will be firm-fixed price. Due to the limited budget allocated for this project, the Government's objective is to expend no more than $1 million dollars for a new or refurbished press. The scope of work will be for the manufacturing or refurbishing, delivering, installing, testing and training required for one sheetfed, 6-color, perfecting, offset press. The press shall produce quality printing using the following materials: (1) Paper which may be non-glossy coated, high-glossy coated, highly calendered uncoated, or high quality offset; (2) Paper Size is 40 inches (wide) X 26 inches (long) (1016 mm X 660 mm); (3) Paper thickness varies between 0.003" to 0.030" (0.076 mm to 0.760 mm); (4) Printing screens are greater than or equal to 250 lines per square inch (39 lines per square centimeter); (5) Dampening solution and inks are non-alcohol based; (6) Printing plates are aluminum, 0.012 " thick (0.305 mm). The press shall conform to the following technical requirements: (1) Offset printing; (2) Sheetfed; (3) 6 color; (4) Perfecting, 2 over 4; (5) Printing width is 38 inches (965 mm); (6) Continuous infeed; (7) Speed for one side printing is 12,000 sheets per hour, and for perfecting is 10,500 sheets per hour; (8) Electronic registration controls, laterally and circumferentially; (9) Computerized inking control; (10) Ink agitator in each ink fountain; (11) Individual roller oscillations adjustable from the exterior of the press; (12) Manual ink replenishment is acceptable; (13) Automatic blanket washing system; (14) Cylinders have bearers; (15) Plates pin registered; (16) Continuous delivery; (17) Central dampening solution system with modules for each individual printing unit; (18) Make Ready is less than 600 sheets and machine caused spoilage is not greater than 3.5% for production run (Spoilage is defined, but not limited to, printed matter not meeting the identified quality attributes); (19) Requires no more than two Operators and one Helper; and (20) Is capable of operating three 8-hour shifts per day, five days per week, fifty weeks per year. The printing quality attributes are: (1) Color-to-Color registration, + 0.003" (0.076 mm); (2) Back-to-Back registration, + 0.015" (0.381 mm); (3) Print-to-Edge, + 0.008" (0.203 mm); and (4) No greater than 15% dot gain at 50% density. The press shall be constructed in accordance with the National Electric Code and applicable sections of OSHA regulations and have single point connections for main electricity and compressed air; require 80-volt, three-phase or 230-volt, single-phase electrical power, a noise level which does not exceed 85 dB, A-Scale, at a distance of 36 inches (914 mm) from any point on the press at a height of 48 inches (1,220 mm) above the floor; and requires no more than 80 psig, 15 scfm compressed air. The technical panel may conduct a preaward test at the factory or test site within 14 calendar days after determination of the apparent successful offeror. During this test, the technical panel shall inspect the press, mechanically and electrically, ensuring compliance with the specifications and then the offeror will perform all testing for print quality using color separations from the Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (GATF). The Bureau will provide the color separations and the paper for the test printing. The inspecting and testing period shall be three calendar days or less in length. Contract award will be contingent upon successful completion of the test among other factors. If the test is unsuccessful, the offeror will be eliminated from further consideration and the next apparent successful offeror's press will be tested. Test costs shall be included in the overall price; however, the Bureau will not pay for any unsuccessful test. The Government may waive pre-award tests of new presses. The Contractor shall deliver the press within 135 calendar days of contract award. Offerors who propose an accelerated delivery schedule will receive additional points in the evaluation. The Contractor shall deliver the press FOB destination within consignee's premises to the BEP's Shipping & Receiving Department located on D Street between 13th & 14th Sts., SW, Washington, DC 20228-0001. The Contractor shall contact the BEP's Shipping and Receiving section's appointment hotline, (202) 874-2333, at least 24 hours in advance to schedule all deliveries. The Contractor is responsible for unpacking the press, installing it in Room B-300 (Main Building), and conducting the Bureau Acceptance Test (BAT) to inspect and operate the press for compliance with the specifications. The Contractor shall provide certification regarding the National Electric Code and OSHA regulation compliance. For the BAT, the Bureau will provide only the color separations, the plates and the paper(s), for the printing test. The press will maintain: (1) perfecting print, 2 over 4; (2) a continuous infeed; (3) a printing speed of 12,000 sheets per hour or 10,500 sheets per hour; (4) lateral and circumferential registration electronically; (5) ink control electronically; (6) print quality within registration requirements, i.e., color-to-color, back-to-back, and print-to-edge, and dot gain; (7) spoilage at 3.5% or less of the production run; (8) complete make ready printing with less than 600 sheets; and (9) provide manufacturer's standard literature consisting of a complete part's list, wiring diagram, control program listings, and operating and maintenance manuals/instructions. If the BAT test is deemed unacceptable, the Bureau reserves the right to require a full retest or a partial retest of the equipment. After successful completion of the BAT, the Contractor shall provide a start-up technician to conduct three consecutive days (8 hours each day) of training and troubleshooting. The Contractor shall provide a warranty for one year or more, if the selected press is new, or a warranty of 60 calendar days or more on parts and labor if the press is refurbished. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with their offer. (These files may be downloaded from the BEP Office of Procurement, Equipment and Service Contracts Division Internet Home page located at: http://www.ustreas.gov/bureaus/bep/proc/serv2.html or requested by mail or fax at 202/874-2200). FAR provision 52.212-2,Evaluation Commercial Items, is applicable and includes the following addendum: Paragraph (a) is hereby modified to identify the following evaluation factors: (1) year of manufacture, (2) number of impressions on the press, (3) conformance with technical requirements; (4) the Offeror's proposed delivery schedule; (5) the Offeror's qualifications; and (6) the Offeror's past performance. The offeror shall provide three (3) references and phone numbers for customers who have bought the same or similar presses. The offeror shall also provide the press manufacturer's name, which shall be used for informational purposes only. The Offeror's proposal will be given extra technical evaluation points if the proposal offers any of the following: (1) Segmented blades with zone controls on each inking fountain; (2) Inking fountains with liners; (3) Interchangeable inking train rollers; and (4) Impression cylinders, past the perfector, with removable, replaceable metal jackets; and (5) accelerated delivery schedule. In determining which proposal offers the greatest value or advantage to the Government, overall price or cost to the Government will be approxmately equal to overall technical merit. The press's technical requirements are considered the most important, and only slightly more important than the number of impressions the press has experienced. The number of impressions is slightly more important than the year of manufacture of the press, which is slightly more important than the Offeror's qualifications and the Offeror's past performance, which are all of equal importance. The Offeror's proposed delivery is less important than any factor listed above. Between substantially equal proposals, the proposed price or cost will become the determining factor in selection for award. Between proposals with different technical scores, a determination will be made as to whether the additional technical merit or benefits reflected by a higher priced proposal warrants payment of the additional price or cost. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and includes the following addendum: Paragraph (a) is hereby modified to identify the constructive acceptance period of seven calendar days after completion of the Bureau Acceptance Test (BAT). FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the following clauses cited in the clause are applicable to this acquisition; 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I (41 U.S.C. 23g and 10 U.S.C. 2402); 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for illegal or Improper Activity (41 U.S.C. 423); 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (15 U.S.C. 637 (d) (2) and (3)); 52.219-9, Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small Business Subcontracting Plan (15 U.S.C. 637 (d)(4)); 52.219-14, Limitation on Subcontracting (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793); 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212). Offers may be submitted on letterhead stationary and, at a minimum, must provide (1) the solicitation number; (2) the name, address, point of contact and telephone number of the offeror; (3) terms of any express warranty; (4) price and discount terms; (5) "remit to" address, if different from mailing address; (6) a completed copy of the representations and certifications; (7) a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitations; and (8) sufficient technical literature and description to enable the Bureau to evaluate conformance with the technical requirements as well as evaluate the offeror's past performance, qualifications, and proposed delivery schedule. Literature should include the manufacturer's standard literature consisting of a parts list, wiring diagrams, control program listings, operating and maintenance instructions, and the manufacturer's recommended spare parts inventory. Offerors who fail to furnish required certifications, representations, information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation, may be excluded from consideration. Offers are due by December 8, 1997, 4:30 PM local time. Offers shall be mailed to: The Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Office of Procurement, Room 705-A, 14th and C Streets, S.W, Washington, D.C. 20228-0001, Attn: Donald Anderson or faxed to 202/874-2200. If faxed, an original copy must be mailed to the BEP at the address listed above. All responsible businesses may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency.***** (0329)

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