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

35 -- GRINDER&DEHUMIDIFER DRYER SOL 1PI-R-1098-98 DUE 071098 POC F. Robert Ribail The purpose of this modification of synopsis is to correct the date set for receipt of offers. The correct date for receipt of offers is July 10, 1998. Everything else remains the same. 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 solicitation number is 1PI-R-1098-98 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. The Standard Industrial Classification is 3599, and the small business size standard is 500 employees. Unicor is in the process of opening a plastics factory in Beaumont, Texas. Procurement of items in this synopsis is to equip thisnew factory with the necessary equipment and tools. UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc. intends to enter into a firm fixed price contract for two items. The first item is a press-side grinder, approximately 9" x 12" throat, 10 HP, 230v/3 phase/60 Hz with quiet operations options, reference Nelmorg model 1012P1-10, total quantity required is 7 each and the second item is a press-side dehumidifying dryer, minus 40F dew point capable with dual desiccant beds automatic bed switching floor mounted on casters 230v/30phase /60Hz, 50 lbs/hour drying capacity, 200 lb hopper, mini hopper loader with clear machine hopper, reference Whitlock model WD50ME, with the total quantity required of five (5) each . Please note that the referenced models are intended to be descriptive only and not restrictive. The contractor shall submit its proposed items in sufficient detail to allow evaluation without having to request additional information from the contractor. In addition, the contractor shall ship equipment catalogues with their proposals. The telephone contact for this acquisition is Robert Ribail, Contracting Officer at 202-305-7286. The government may make one award or two awards depending on what is in the best interest of the government. Delivery shall be FOB Destination to UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries Inc, FCC Beaumont, RTE 5, PO Box 5000, Herbert Rd., Beaumont, Texas 77705. Items shall be available for delivery on or after October 15, 1998. Unicor will notify successful contractor when shipment will be made. Please note that Unicor will not accept early shipment of these items. FAR 52..212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS applies to this acquisition. Offerors must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS with their proposal. 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. The following clauses cited in FAR 52.212-5 are also applicable: FAR 52.203-6 RESTRICTIONS ON SUBCONTRACTOR SALES TO THE GOVERNMENT, FAR 203-10 PRICE AND FEE ADJUSTMENT FOR ILLEGAL OR IMPROPER ACTIVITY, FAR 52.219-8 UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS AND SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS CONCERNS, FAR 219-9 SMALL, SMALL DISADVANTAGED AND WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN, FAR 52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, FAR 52.222-35 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR SPECIAL DISABLED VETERANS AND VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA, FAR 52.222-36 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR HANDICAPPED WORKERS, FAR 52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON SPECIAL DISABLED VETERANS AND VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA, FAR 52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN ACT-BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM AND FAR 52.225-21 BUY AMERICAN ACT-NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTATION ACT. In addition, the following are applicable:, FAR 52.232-18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS, FAR 52.232-33 MANDATORY INFORMATION FOR ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER PAYMENT, FAR 52.323-34 OPTIONAL INFORMATION FOR ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER PAYMENT, FAR 52.204-6 CONTRACTOR IDENTIFICATION NUMBER -- DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM (DUNS) NUMBER. 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. In accordance with FAR 52.215-5 FACSIMILE PROPOSALS, facsimile proposals will be accepted and shall be addressed to F. Robert Ribail, Contracting Officer, FX 202-305-7363/7365. Proposals may be submitted on the Standard Form 1449 or on letterhead stationary. The due date and time for receipt of proposals is 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on July 10, 1998. All proposals must reference the solicitation number and the due date for receipt of proposals. In addition to this, 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). 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 offerors must hold their prices firm for 60 calendar days from the due date specified for receipt of proposals. Incremental pricing will not be accepted. 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 to proposals 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 proposal conforms to the solicitation and is considered most advantageous to the Government. Award will be made on the basis of best value to the government. Technical merit will be given a score of 70% and price will be given a score of 30%. Price shall be evaluated by multiplying each offeror's proposed unit price by the quantity required 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 previously performed contracts. The Government may make an award with or without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial proposal should contain the offeror's best terms from a price 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 unless a written notice of withdrawal is received prior to award. Future requirements for other equipment/tools from the UNICOR factory in Beaumont, Texas as well as from other UNICOR factories may be modified to the contract resulting from this announcement if considered to fall within the scope of work. Offerors shall specify business size and classification as required in FAR 52.212-3. All clauses and provisions referenced in this announcement may be accessed at the following website: http://www.gsa.gov/far/current. This is a total small business set aside. See Note 1 and 9.***** Posted 06/29/98 (0180)

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