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55 -- PLYWOOD VENEER SOL 1PI-R-1158-98 DUE 091898 POC Darlene Robinson, (202) 305-7314 Fax: (202) 305-7363 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The Solicitation Number assigned to this document is 1PI-R-1158-98. This announcement constitutes the solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a full and open competitive Request for Proposal, negotiated-requirement type of solicitation, to award a contract to provide plywood F.O.B destination FCI Marianna, FL. Offerors are advised that the Government intends to evaluate proposals and award on a all and none basis.. Therefore, the initial proposal should contain the offerors best terms from a cost or price and other factors specified in this solicitation. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The time for receipt of proposals is 2:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time), on September 18, 1998. Vendors may submit a signed and dated Federal Express, mailed, facsimile or hand carried proposal to UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc., (FPI), Material Management Branch, 400 First Street, NW, Washington, DC 20534, 7th Floor, Attn: Bid Custodian. All proposal must reference the solicitation number and due date for receipt of proposals. In addition to this, each proposal must contained the name, address, telephone number of offeror, technical description of item offered, any discount terms that are offered and the remittance address (if different from current mailing address). Offeror must hold unit prices firm in its offer for 60 calendar days from date specified for receipt. If offer is not submitted on a SF 33, submit on company letterhead with a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provision included in the solicitation. All offers that fail to furnish required representations and certification or information and/or reject terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 2435 and the small business size standard is 500. Line item number, description, quantity and unit of issue of items being solicited is as follows: Item #0001, Description: Ash Plywood, 3/4"X4'X8', A-3, 7-Ply, Plain Sliced, Hardwood, VNR-Core, Type-2- Bond. Estimated Quantity: 500 each. UNICOR Stock # PLY2019. Item #0002, Description: Ash Plywood, 1/2"X4'X8', A-A, 5-Ply, Plain Sliced, Hardwood, VNR-Core, Type-2- Bond. Estimated Quantity: 500 each. UNICOR Stock #PLY2020. Item #0003, Description: Ash Plywood, 1/2"X4'X8', A-3, 5-Ply Plain Sliced, Hardwood, VNR-Core, Type-2-Bond. Estimated Quantity: 500 each. UNICOR Stock #PLY2021. Item #0004, Description: Ash Plywood, 1/4"X4'X8', A-A, 3-Ply, Plain Sliced, Hardwood, VNR-Core, Type-2-Bond. Estimated Quantity: 500 each. UNICOR Stock #PLY2022 Item #0005, Description: Ash Plywood, 1/4"X4'X8', A-3, 3-Ply, Hardwood, VNR-Core, Type-2-Bond. Estimated Quantity: 500 each. UNICOR Stock #PLY2023. This solicitation document, incorporates clauses and provisions that are in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular No. 97-03 and Federal Acquisition Regulation as follows: 52.216-18 Ordering: Such delivery orders shall be issued by all authorized at FCI Marianna, Fl excluding the Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR). Period of Performance is date of award through 4 months thereafter. Delivery Acceptance is 30 days after receipt of each delivery order., Delivery Hours: 8:00 AM through 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday notwithstanding emergencies and Federal Holidays., 52.211-16 Variation in Quantity:+/- 2% applied to each delivery order., 52.216-19 Order Limitation: The delivery Order Limitations are (a) Minimum Order: Government requires supplies or services cover by this contract in an amount of $1,500 and (b) Maximum Order: Contractor is not obligated to honor orders which exceed the maximum amount of $100,000., 52.216-21 Requirements: The contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after 30 days beyond contract expiration. 52.213-2 Invoices: Invoices shall be submitted to the Business Manger at FCI Marianna, 3625 FCI Road, Marianna, FL 32446 ; Telephone No. 850-526-2313., 52.213-3 Notice to Supplier, 52.214-34 Submission of Offers In the English Language, 52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency, 52.219-1 Small Business Concern Representation, 52.222-21 Certification of Facilities, 52.222-22 Previous Contracts & Compliance Reports, 52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity, 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled & Vietnam Era Veterans, 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans/Veterans of the Vietnam Era, 52.223-6 Drug Free Workplace, 52.223-11 Ozone Depleting Substances, 52.225-1 Buy American Certificate, 52.225-3 Buy American Act-Supplies, 52.225-11 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases, 52.227-1 Authorization & Consent, 52.232-1 Payment, 52.232-8 Discount for Prompt Payment, 52.232-11 Extras, 52.232-18 Availability of Funds, 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims, 52.232-25 Prompt Payment, 52.232-33 Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment, 52.232-34 Optional Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment, 52.233-1 Disputes & Alternate I, 52.233-2 Service of Protest: Protest shall be filed with an agency and forwarded to Mr. Jack Rigsby, Chief, Material Management Branch, 400 1st Street, NW, Washington, DC 20534, 52.233-3 Protest after Award, 52.242-13 Bankruptcy, 52.242-15 Stop Work Order, 52.243-1 Changes, 52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements, 52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies-Fixed Price, 52.246-16 Responsibility for Supplies, 52.246-23 imitation of Liability, 52.247-34 F.O.B Destination, 52.249-1 Termination for Convience of the Government-Fixed Price, 52.249-8 Default (Fixed Price Supply & Service), 52.252-3 Alteration in Solicitation: There is no alteration in the solicitation at this time., 52.252-4 Alteration in Contract: There is no alteration in Contract at this time., 52.253-1 Computer Generation of Forms by the Public, JAR 2852.270-70 Inspection and acceptance of supplies and/or shall performed by COTR: Mr. Dennis Hayes (850)526-2313., 52.215-18 Facsimile Proposal. Proposal may be facsimile at Fax #(202)305-7363 or (202)305-7365. Clause 52.204-6 Contractor Identification Number -- Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number: Offeror must specify (DUNS) number. Packaging and Marking: All shipments should be label citing vendor name, delivery order number, contract number, weight, quantity, item and description. Shipment should be in accordance with commercial practice and adequate to insure acceptance by common carrier and safe arrival at destination. 52.246-15 Certification of Conformance: All deliveries shall include a certificate of conformance. A written notice of award or acceptance of a offer mailed or acceptanceotherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the solicitation, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before a offer expiration time, the Government may accept a offer or part of a offer after its receipt unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. Documents and forms cited in this solicitation may be obtained from General Services Administration's Internet web page (at http://www.arnet.gov./far/). For information regarding this solicitation contact the Contracting Officer (Mrs. Darlene Robinson) at telephone number (202)305-7314. Posted 08/21/98 (W-SN240486). (0233)

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