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

36 -- SEWING EQUIPMENT SOL 1PI-R-0926-98 DUE 121597 POC Millie Clark, 202-305-7270 E-MAIL: Presolicitation Notice, inet:mclark@central.unicor.gov. 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. The solicitation number is 1PI-R-0926-98 and this solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-02. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 3559, and small business size standard is 500 employees. 4 Contract Line Items. Delivery for all Line Items is 45 days after award of a contract. Delivery is FOB Destination for Line Items 0001, 0002, 0003 to Alderson, WVA and Line Item 0004 to Yazoo City, MS. Line Item 0001: PDCTX0032, Juki M02404N 0F6-500 or Equal. Submerged 504 overedge safety stitch, needle positioner, auto presser foot lift w/pneumatic wastesystem, and flat cutter. Complete with sewing head, 220V, 3-Phase motor, hardwood table, stand, light, and 15' lead wire. 34 each. Bidding On: __ __ ____, Model No: __ __ __, Manufacturer: __ __ __ ___. Line Item 0002: PDCTX0036, Yamato VC2700-156L-UT-A2 or Equal. 406 Cover stitch, pneumatic foot lift, needle positioner and thread trimmer. Complete with sewing head, 220V, 3-Phase motor, hardwood table, stand, light, and 15' lead wire. 31 each. Bidding On:__ __ __ ___, Model No: __ ___ Manufacturer: __ __ __ __. Line Item 0003: PDCTX0042, Grommet Machine. Complete grommet machine which attachs grommet and punches hole with automatic clampler, single phase motor and 15 feet of lead wire. 2 each. Bidding on: __ __ ____, Model No. __ __ ____, Manufacturer: __ __ __ ___. Line Item 0004: PDCTX0038, Juki APW193 Pocket Welt or Equal. 2 Needle, lockstitch pocket welt machine with center knife and split needle bar, and bar stacker. Complete with sewing head, 220V 3 -Phase motor, hardwood table, stand, light, and 15' lead wire. 2 each. Bidding on: __ __ __ __, Model No. __ __ __ __, Manufacturer __ __ __ __, New Equipment: __ __ __ ___, Reconditioned Equipment: __ __ _&llmdash; ____. Type of contract is firm fixed price. Delivery for Line Items 0001, 0002, and 0003 is to Federal Correctional Institution, UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Box B, Glen Ray Rd., Alderson, WVA 24910-0700, Attn: Mary Ann Carter at 304-924-3304 X 304. Delivery for Line Item 0004 is to Federal Correctional Institution, UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Attn: John Odom, Business Manager, 2225 Haley Barbour Parkway, PO Box 5050, Yazoo City, MS 39194, phone 601-751-4800X 5673. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items is applicable. Evaluation procedure is: The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible bidder whose bid conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Factors to be used to evaluate offers are lowest price received and on Item #4 award will beon either new or reconditioned equipment, all line items 0001 thru 0004 award is based on brand name or equal. The Government reserves the right to make award on initial offer received, without discussions. Offers shall submit signed and dated offers, either on a SF33, or letterhead stationary to UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, 320 First St NW, 7th Floor, MMB, Washington, DC 20534, attn Bid Custodian. Offers must be received by 2:00pm, December 15, 1997. Offers must indicate name, address and telephone number of bidder, technical description of the items 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 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. Offeror must hold prices firm in its offer for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt. If offer is not submitted on a SF33, a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. All offers that fail to furnish required representations and certifications or information or reject the terms and conditions 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. Facsimile offers are acceptable in accordance with FAR 52.215-5, Facsimile Proposals, to fax number 202/305-7365/7363. 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 a 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, Washington, DC 20407, 202/755-0325/0326. (0332)

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