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

99 -- ROLL TINTER FOR 22" HARRIS PRESS SOL RFP 1PI-R-0974-98 DUE 021398 POC Louise Stoneberger, Telephone No.202-305-7322 E-MAIL: lstone@Central.UNICOR.gov, lstone@Central.UNICOR.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item 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-0974-98 and this solicitation is issued as an Request for Proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-03. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 9999, and small business standard is $5.0. Contract Line Item is: Item 0001, ROLL TINTER, FOR 22" HARRIS PRESS. Quantity: 1 each. Product offered must meet the following product description: (1) Paper Tinter must be capable of attaching directly to Harris 22" Web Tinter Press. Electrical requirements should be able to match a 230 Volt Three Phase Web Press, (2) Tinter must be capable of operating without the useof external sources. Must be web driven so that there is no mismatch of operation speeds, (3) Tinter must be capable of paper tinting using only water based inks without stretching paper. Capable of tinting at speeds between 1200-1500 RPM, (4) Tinter must apply water based inks and dry without the use of external driers, (5) Roller impressions must be automatic for any thickness of paper. The operator should not have to adjust pressure each time the tinter is used, (6) Unit should be capable of changing ink colors within 20 feet of paper roll out, (7) Unit should be able to change colors automatically via a remote control unit, without the operator manually performing a washup. System should not be capable of starting when system is changing color, (8) There should be a minimum of six (6) color tanks with a capacity of not less eight (8) gallons each, (9) Successful bidder will be required to install equipment at site, provide at no addditional charge any bolt-up bracing or electrical hook up. Successful bidder will provide all installation and 24 hours of staff training, (10) Warranty should be a minimum of six (6) months after installed. Vendor must provide a written warranty statement with offer. Description literature is required to be submitted with offer. Clause 52.214-21, Descriptive Literature applies. Warranty of product must be included in descriptive literature. Offer should state if you will demonstrate product at USP Leavenworth, KS. if requested prior to award. The successful offeror will be requested to set-up equipment purchased and run the equipment at USP Leavenworth, KS. The set-up will include the training of staff at USP Leavenworth, KS. Delivery and acceptance F.O.B. Destination to Federal Prison Industries, USP Leavenworth, 1300 Metropolitan Avenue, Leavenworth, KS. 66048. Federal Prison Industries intends to enter into a Firm Fixed Price Type Contract, and prior of performance is from date of award through thirty (30) days thereafter. Delivery requirement is 30 days after award. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Item is applicable. Evaluation procedures are: the Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible bidder whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price, known pasts performance of the vendor (manufacturer), Technical Ability of the Equipment, Warranty and availability of parts and services and other factors considered. The Government reserves the right to make award on initial offer received, without discussions. Offors shall submit and dated offers, either on SF1449 or letterhead stationary to Federal Prison Industries, 320 First Street., N.W.,ATTN; Bid Custodian, Washington, D.C. 20534 or overnight or Express Mail to 400 First Street, N.W., 7th FLoor, ATTN: Bid Custodian, Washington, D.C. 20534. Ofers must be received by 2:00 p.m., February 13th, 1998 and indicate name, address and telephone number of bidder, technical description of the item(s) being offered in sufficant details 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. Facsimile offers are accepted at 202-305-7363 or 7365. Clause 52.214-18, Facsimile Proposals is applicable. Offeror must hold prices firm in its offer for 30 calander days from the date specified for receipt. If offer is not submitted on a SF1449, 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 andConditions-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 Louise Stoneberger at 202-305-7322 for information regarding this solicitation. FAX questions are welcome at 202-305-7363 or -7365. 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. Due to electronic payment procedures, all vendors must supply your ACH Number and TIN Number with offer. Documents cited in the solicitation may be obtained from the General Services Administration, Federal Supply Services Bureau, Specifications Section, Suite 8100, 470 L'EnFant Plaza, SW, Washington, D.C. 20407, 202-755-0325-0326. (0021)

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