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

59 -- PRESSURE SWITCHES SOL 1PI-Q-0046-98 DUE 032798 POC Patrick R. Mealy, Contracting Officer, 202.305-7310 Fax 202.305.7363 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The quotation umber is 1PI-Q-0046-98, and this solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated clauses and provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-03. These requirements are 100% set aside for small business concerns. The Standard Industrial Classification is 3644, and the small business size standard is 500 employees. UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc. intends to enter into a firm-fixed-price, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity supply contract for the following commercial items: Item 0001 -- Switch, Pressure D,6532C314, NSN: 5930-01-285-9932 Part Number 6532C314-1. The minimum guaranteed quantity 36 each. The estimated maximum quantity for both items is 120 each. In accordance with FAR 52.216-19, Delivery Order Limitations, the minimum order quantity is 5each.The maximum order quantity is 36 each. The contractor is also not obligated to honor any order for a combination of items that exceeds 36 each or a series of orders from the same ordering office within 15 days of each other that together require delivery of quantities in excess of 36 each. However, the contractor may reject any orders that exceed the maximum order limitations by sending a written notice of intent not to ship and the reasons for not doing so within one (1) day after issuance of the order. In accordance with FAR 52.216-18, Ordering, such orders may me issued from the date of award through three (3) years after award. In accordance with FAR 52.216-22, Indefinite Quantity, the contractor shall not be obligated to make deliveries under this contract after 360 days beyond the contract expiration date. The allowable variation in quantity is a 5% increase 0% decrease. Funds for quantities above the minimum guaranteed shall be obligated by individual delivery orders and not by the contract itself. Delivery shall be FOB Destination to UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc., FCI Big Spring 1900 Simmer Avenue Big Spring, Ptoses. Required delivery is 90 days after receipt of orders. FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Offerors must include a completed copy of FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with their offer. The following clauses also apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items and FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. Offerors may submit signed and dated Federal Express or hand delivered offers to UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc., Material Management Branch, 400 First Street NW, Washington, DC 20534, 7th Floor, Attn: Bid Custodian. Offers may be submitted on the Standard Form 1449 or on letterhead stationary. The due date and time for receipt of offers is 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on March 27, 1998. All offers must reference the solicitation number and the due date for receipt of offers. In addition to this, each offer must contain the name, address and telephone number of the offeror as well as any discount terms that are offered and the remit to address (if different from the mailing address). Each offer must contain technical descriptions of Item 0001 in sufficient detail to permit evaluation. If offer is not submitted on Standard Form 1449, it must include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms and conditions of this solicitation. Any offers that reject the terms and conditions of this solicitation or do not include the certifications and representations contained in FAR 52.212-3 may be excluded from consideration. All offerors must hold their prices firm for 60 calendar days from the due date specified for receipt of offers. Any amendments hereby issued to this solicitation will be synopsized in the same manner as this solicitation and must be acknowledged by each offeror. Any offers or modifications to offers received after the specified due date for receipt of offers will not be considered. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to a responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is considered most advantageous to the Government. In accordance with FAR Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, price and past performance will be given equal importance in the evaluation for award. Price shall be evaluated by multiplying each offeror's proposed unit price by the estimated maximum for each item taking into consideration any applicable Buy American differentials. Discounts for early payment, if offered, will not be considered in the evaluation for award. In order for the Government to evaluate past performance, each offeror must submit references of at least five (5) previously performed contracts. Each reference must contain the name, address and telephone number of the company or government agency for which the contract was performed as well as a contact person from that company or agency and the contract number if applicable. The Government intends to make an award without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. A written notice of contract award or acceptance of an offer mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the specified expiration date of an offer, the Government may accept that offer or part of that offer unless a written notice of withdrawal is received prior to award. Offerors shall specify business size and classification as required in FAR 52.212-3. An addendum is added to FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items to include FAR Provision 52.215-5, Facsimile Proposals. E-mails should be sent to Pmealy@central.unicor.gov. All faxed offers shall be directed to the attention of Patrick R. Mealy, Contracting Officer at (202)305-7363/7365. Any documents cited in this solicitation may be obtained by written or faxed requests. NO CALLS PLEASE. See note 1.***** (0084)

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