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36 -- U V CURING SYSTEM SOL BEP-98-26(N) DUE 052898 POC Angela M. Williams, Contract Specialist, 202-874-9177 This is Amendment 001 to Request for Proposal (RFP) number BEP-98-26(N) submitted 05-21-98 as CBD Submission No. 203135 for the acquisition of four (4) U V Curing Systems with the option for two additional. The purpose of Amendment 001 is to answer questions submitted by prospective offerors, provide clarification on information contained in the RFP, and incorporate by reference FAR clause 52.219-14 as an addendum to FAR clause 52.212-5 "Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items." Question 1. "What is the serial number of the press?" The complete serial number cannot be released at this time. However, the beginning three numbers of the serial number are lower than 532 when the Heidelberg Model 102SP 6 color press was changed. Question 2. "Is a shutter mechanism what is being referred to in the RFP when mentioned "A mechanism shall be provided which prevents overexposure of U.V. light onto the substrate?" The offeror shall propose a method to prevent overexposure of U.V. light onto the substrate. Question 3. The RFP states "U.V. varnish" on each application. Is there U.V. ink and U.V. varnish?" Varnish will be used on all six units. BEP also requires the capability to use ink on the units. CHANGE TO RFP: The RFP states "Plastic substrate deformation from curing is considered unacceptable." The BEP will produce currency on the press. Significant distortion is unacceptable. This statement will be rephrased as follows: Significant plastic substrate deformation from curing is considered unacceptable. Questions concerning this amendment should be directed to Angela M. Williams at (202) 874-9177. (0146)

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