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55 -- MICORE FIBERBOARD SOL 1PI-Q-0051-98 DUE 041398 POC Rhonda Robinson, Contract Specialist (202)305-7333 fax (202)305-7363 This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1PI-Q-0051-98 is issued under the Simplified 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. Acquisition Procedures (SAP), the solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-02. The purchase is for Micore (300) Mineral Fiber Board. The standard industrial classification code is 2499. Item 0001 -- PRB0108, 1/2"X4'X8', wood-fiber, micore, thickness tolerance: +/- 1/64", width/length tolerance: +/ -- 1/64", density: 24 +/ -- 2 lb per cu ft, hardness (janka ball): 70 lb, thermal conductivity: kfactor .46, rfactor 1.09, weight range: 1000 lb per cu ft, modules of rupture: 400-450 lb per sq in, modules of elasticity: 75,000-82,000 lb per sq in, tensile strength: perpendicular to surface 240-250 lb per sq in, fire retardancy: to meet class a surface burning characteristics per astm e84, flame spread: 15, smoke developed: 0, estimated yearly quantity 8000 each. Item 0002 -- PRB0109, 1/2"x4'x10', wood-fiber, micore, estimated yearly quantity 4000 each.The minimum quantity per delivery order is 50 each per line item. The maximum quantity per delivery order is 1000 each per line item..The specifications for PRB0108 is the same as PRB0109 with the exception of the measurement which is 1/2"T x 4'w x 8'L. Delivery, inspection and acceptance will occur at the FOB Destination point: Federal Correctional Institution FCI Morgantown, WV. Delivery is no later than 30 days after the receipt of each delivery order. FAR provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Item applies to this acquisition; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Bidders shall submit a signed and dated bid to UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), Attn: Bid Custodian, at the address listed below or via facsimile (202) 305-7363. Bids may be submitted on standard form (SF) 1449 or letterhead stationary and shall indicate the solicitation number, bid opening date and time, name, address and telephone number of the bidder. This will be a Firm-Fixed Price Requirement type contract. The period of performance is three years. Award will be made without discussions to responsive/responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to this solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, considering price and price related factors. Bidder must hold prices firm for not less than 30 days from the bid opening date. Bidders are advised to include a completed copy of Provision 52.212-3, Bidder Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with your bid. Any bid that fails to furnish the required representations and certifications, or which rejects or changes any terms and conditions, may be rejected and excluded from consideration. This is an All or None requirement to be awarded to one source. A written notice of award shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. The documents cited in this solicitation may be obtained by written or faxed request to (202) 305-7363. Response time for receipt of offers are due no later than 4/15/98 delivered to UNICOR, FPI Material Management Branch, 400 First Street, N.W., Washington, D.C 20534. Contact: Rhonda Robinson, Contract Specialist at (202) 305-7333. information. (0089)

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