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

83 -- LOCKING CORD FASTENER, FOR MAILBAGS SOL 1PI-R-1135-98 DUE 092598 POC Minnie B. James, Contracting Officer 202/305-7278 E-MAIL: Pre-Solicitation Notice, mjames@central.unicor.gov. Unicor, Federal Prison Industries (FPI) Inc. This is a Firm-Fixed Price Requirements Type contract for one year, with two option years if exercised. Product: Locking Cord Fasteners for US Postal Service Mailbags. Steel Finish Electro Deposited Zinc Coat. Est. Qty. 2,900,000 Each. Five line items with "Domestic" material only. In accordance with USPS Specifications, USPS-L-C-1048565. The first Delivery is required with in 45 Days after receipt of delivery order, there after delivery is required in 30 Days. Delivery is FOB Destination to (5) Locations, USP Atlanta, GA. Leavenworth, KS,Terre Haute,IN. Fort Dix NJ and FCI Tucson, AZ. Only responsible sources may submit an offer, which shall be considered by this Agency. All requests must be in writing on your company letterhead paper. Include your business size on all request Large/Small. Note: Evaluation for this requirement will be based on the offerors Best Value/Past Performance, not by price alone. Past Performance will valued at 50%, Price 25% andSpecifications 25%. FAX No: 202/305-7363. Posted 08/04/98 (W-SN232521). (0216)

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