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36 -- INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE SOL 1PI-R-1096-98 DUE 070198 POC Sharon Jackson, Contracting Officer, 202.305.7306 E-MAIL: sjackson@central.unicor.gov, sjackson@central.unicor.gov. 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The proposal number is 1PI-R-1096-98, and this solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated clauses and provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04. This requirement in unrestricted The Standard Industrial Classification is 3559. UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc. intends to enter into a firm-fixed-price, definite delivery supply contract for the following commercial items: Line item 001: 4 ea. Injection Molding Machines, 125 Tons, (approx. 9 oz.(PS) injection cylinder); 125 TON CLAMP. FORCE TOGGLE OR HYDRO-MECHANICAL CLAMP SYSTEM. MOTORIZED, SINGLE-POINT DIE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT. EJECTION ON-THE-FLY. CORE PULL ON-THE-FLY, AND STATIONARY, WITH SPI A, B, C, AND D SEQUENCES, WITH TERMINAL STRIP FOR LIMIT SWITCH CONNECTIONS. OIL TEMPERATURE AND LEVEL ALARMS. CONTROLLED (ON-OFF) AIR BLOW CIRCUITRY, INCLUDING FILTER/REGULATOR AND VALVE. FOUR UNCONTROLLED AIR QUICK DISCONNECTS, ON AT EACH CORNER OF THE MACHINE. AUTOMATIC LUBRICATION SYSTEM SPI MOLD MOUNTING PATTERN, BOTH PLATENS APPROX. 9 OZ. (PS) INJECTION CYLINDER BIMETALLIC BARREL, XALOY 102 OR EQUIVALENT. MEDIUM COMPRESSION 24:1 SCREW, ION-NITRIDED, NOZZLE RADIUS 1/2", .125 ORIFICE CLOSED LOOP INJECTION PROCESS CONTROL AUTOMATIC TUNING PID NOZZLE AND BARREL TEMPERATURE CONTROL SELECTABLE (POSITION OR TIME) INJECTION. TRANSFER SPRUE BREAK GRAPHIC PROCESS PARAMETER DISPLAYS. INTERNAL MOLD SETUP STORAGE PLUS ABILITY TO STORE PLUS ABILITY TO STORE ADDITIONAL SETUPS EXTERNALLY FULLY FILTER-PROTECTED (FILTROL OF EQUIVALENT SYSTEM) HYDRAULICS FOUR ADDITIONAL 4-SOCKET 110 V OUTLETS, ONE AT EACH CORNER OF THE MACHINE FOUR ADDITIONAL 220 V OUTLETS, ONE AT EACH CORNER OF THE MACHINE, MACHINE MOUNTING PADS TRANSPORTATION, RIGGING AND PLACEMENT STARTUP ON-SITE TRAINING FOR BOTH 125 AND 185 TON MACHINES, (2) ONE-WEEK CLASSES OF 8 PEOPLE EACH, MINIMUM, INCLUDING BOOKS, SUPPLIES, CLASSROOM TIME AND HANDS-ON TIME. 460V/3phase/60Hz line item 002: 1 ea. Injection Molding Machine, 185 Tons. CLAMP FORCE, TOGGLE OR HYDRO-MECHANICAL CLAMP SYSTEM. MOTORIZED, SINGLE-POINT DIE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT. EJECTION ON-THE-FLY. CORE PULL ON-THE-FLY, AND STATIONARY, WITH SPI A, B, C, AND D SEQUENCES, WITH TERMINAL STRIP FOR LIMIT SWITCH CONNECTIONS . OIL TEMPERATURE AND LEVEL ALARMS. CONTROLLED (ON-OFF) AIR BLOW CIRCUITRY, INCLUDING FILTER/REGULATOR AND VALVE. FOUR UNCONTROLLED AIR QUICK DISCONNECTS, ONE AT EACH CORNER OF THE MACHINE. AUTOMATIC LUBRICATION SYSTEM SPI MOLD MOUNTING PATTERN, BOTH PLATENS APPROX. 9 OZ. (PS) INJECTION CYLINDER BIMETALLIC BARREL, XALOY 102 OR EQUIVALENT MEDIUM COMPRESSION 24:1 SCREW, ION-NITRIDED NOZZLE RADIUS 1/2", .125 ORIFICE CLOSED LOOP INJECTION PROCESS CONTROL AUTOMATIC TUNING PID NOZZLE AND BARREL TEMPERATURE CONTROL SELECTABLE (POSITION OR TIME) INJECTION TRANSFER SPRUE BREAK GRAPHIC PROCESS PARAMETER DISPLAYS INTERNAL MOLD SETUP STORAGE PLUS ABILITY TO STORE PLUS ABILITY TO STORE ADDITIONAL SETUPS EXTERNALLY FULLY FILTER-PROTECTED (FILTROL OF EQUIVALENT SYSTEM) HYDRAULICS FOUR ADDITIONAL 4-SOCKET 110 V OUTLETS, ONE AT EACH CORNER OF THE MACHINE FOUR ADDITIONAL 220 V OUTLETS, ONE AT EACH CORNER OF THE MACHINE. MACHINE MOUNTING PADS TRANSPORTATION, RIGGING AND PLACEMENT INSTALLATION AND SETUP STARTUP ON-SITE TRAINING FOR BOTH 125 AND 185 TON MACHINES, (2) ONE-WEEK CLASSES OF 8 PEOPLE EACH, MINIMUM, INCLUDING BOOKS, SUPPLIES, CLASSROOM TIME AND HANDS-ON TIME. 460V/3phase/60-Hz. FOB DESTINATION is required. Equipment must be available by 10/15/98. Contractor will be notified, in writing, by the Contracting Officer for actual delivery. Early deliveries will not be accepted. Delivery will be made to: UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Route 4, Herbert Rd., Beaumont, TX. FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Vendors 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. Vendors may submit signed and dated Federal Express or hand delivered quotes to: UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc., Material Management Branch, 400 First Street NW, Washington, DC 20534, 7th Floor, Attn: Bid Custodian. Proposes may be submitted on the Standard Form 1449 or on letterhead stationary. The due date and time for receipt of offers is 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on July 01, 1998. All proposals must reference the solicitation number and the due date for receipt of proposals. Additionally,each proposal 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 a technical description of each line item, 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 proposals 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 vendors must hold their prices firm for 60 calendar days from the due date specified for receipt of proposals. 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 proposals or modifications received after the specified due date for receipt of proposals 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 initial proposal should contain the best terms from a price and technical standpoint. A written notice of contract award or acceptance of a proposal mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful proposal within the time for acceptance specified in the proposal shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the specified expiration date of a offer, the Government may accept that proposal or part of that proposal unless a written notice of withdrawal is received prior to award. Vendors 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, FAR 52.232-33, Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payments, 52.232-34, Optional Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payments. E-mail should be sent to: sjackson@central.unicor.gov. All faxed proposals shall be directed to the attention of Sharon Jackson, Contracting Officer at 202.305.7363/7365. Any documents cited in this solicitation may be obtained by written or faxed requests. NO CALLS PLEASE. ***** (0166)

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