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

35 -- LAUNDRY MARKING MACHINES SOL 1PI-R-1119-98 DUE 080598 POC Alice Calabro, Contracting Officer, 202/305-7331 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with addtional information included in this notice. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. Federal Prison Industries intends to enter into definite delivery definite quantity firm fixed price contract. This is a Sole Source requirement with Thermopatch Corporation, 2204 Erie Boulevard East, Syracuse, NY 13224 for Thermo-Seal Temporary Identification Machines. Solicitation number is 1PI-R-1119-98.The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquistion Circular 90-42. Item descriptions is as follows: Five (5) each Thermo-Seal Temporary Identification Machines to include 11 dozen T84635 Thermoseal rolls, 11 each RC140-15 Ink Ribbon Cartridges, 2 boxes Thermo-Flag-01Tags, 2 each 20015-20 fuses, 2each DH-2922 Shear Oil, 6 each DH-3187 sealing plate and 1 each DH-Jiffy (Tube).These machines are used to tag and mark 95% of the clothes being washed in the laundry on a daily basis. This temporary identification system would increase production due to speed of the machine and it would reduce sorting errors.The color coding tags make sorting easier. The clothes can be sorted into movable transporters or numbered rail clips right off the folder or finishing unit, thus reducing the amount of labor required. Labels print clearly, adhere firmly, yet peel off easily. Label length can be adjusted. Tape is available in eleven (11) solid colors, and allows combination color code with printed code. Tape adheres to cottons, polyester/cotton blends, loose weave polyester, and wools. The ink ribbon cartridge prints sharply and clean. Printing stays clear and legible through laundering, drycleaning, and finishing operations. The specifications for the machines are as follows: Electrical: 3.6 AMPS at 110/120V,50/60 HZ; 4.0 AMPS at 100V, 50/60V; 1.8 AMPS at 220/240V, 50/60 HZ. Air .1 CFM at PSI, .05 LIT/SEC at 4.1 BARS. Dimensions 17.3"W X 14.5" D X 14.5" H, 43.9CM W X 36.8CM D X 36.8CM H. Net weight 75 lbs., 34KG. Gross weight 85lbs, 38.5 KG. CU. Dimensions 9.5 CU. FT., .3 CU Meters. Machine can be linked to host computer. Prints, cuts, and seals in one operation. It meets CE standards and no solvents required. Machines have a 90 day warranty from date of purchase; specification manual, and set-up & training. The required delivery is thirty (30) calendar days after contract award. Delivery is FOB Destination to UNICOR, LaTuna, Texas Highway 20, Anthony, Texas 79821. This is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested offerors may submit a proposal which will be considered by this agency; however, a determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The provision of FAR 52.212-1, Instruction t Offerors -- Commercial applies to this acquistion, FAR clause 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items is applicable. Evaluation criteria are as follows: Price, Delivery, and Technical. The offeror shall submit signed and dated offer on Company letterhead stationary to UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc., Material Management Branch, 320 First Street, NW, Washington, DC 20534, Attention: Alice Calabro. Facsimile offers are acceptable at 202/305-7363. FAR clause 52.215-18, Facsimile Proposals is applicable. Offers must be received no later than Wednesday, August 05, 1998, 1:00pm ET. The proposal must include the company name, address, telephone number, tecnical description of the item(s) being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with requirements in the solicitation, price, a completed copy of Representations and Certifications in FAR 52.212-3, Offeror' Representations and Certifcations-Commercial Items, and acknowledgement of all amendments, if applicable. Offeror will hold prices firm for 60 days from date specified for receipt of offer. Offers that fail to furnishrequired representations and certifications or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items applies to this acquistion. FAR clause Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Order-Commercial Items applies. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer mailed or otherwise furnished to to the successful offer within the time for acceptance specified in the offer shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer specifed expiration time, the Government may accept an offer or part of an offer after its rceipt unless a written notice or withdrawal is received before award. The offeror must specify business size. Documents cited in this solicitation may be obtained from the General Services Administration, Federal Supply Service Bureau, Specifications Section, Suite 8100, 470 L'EnFant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC 20407, Telephone 202/755-0325. See Note 22. Posted 07/13/98 (W-SN222189). (0194)

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