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

53 -- HARDWARE SOL 1PI-R-1210-99 DUE 022199 POC Darlene Robinson, Contracting Officer, (202)305-7314 or 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-1210-99. This announcement constitutes the solicitation. This is a full and open competitive Request for Proposal, negotiated-requirement type of solicitation, to award a contract to provide various brand name locks manufacture by Timberline. The F.O.B destination point is to FCI Lompoc, CA. 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 February 21, 1999. 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 (brand name) 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 SF1449, 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 3429 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: Lock Plug, Black, Timerline #LP-300, Estimated Quantity:11,000 each UNICOR Stock # Lox 0135. Item #0002, Description: Gear Box Cylinder Body, Timberline #CB-500. Estimated Quantity: 11,000 each. UNICOR Stock #Lox0023. Item #0003, Description: C, FS-242 Flex Shaft, Timberline #FS-242. Estimated Quantity: 3,000 each. UNICOR Stock #Lox0828. Item #0004, Description: Lock Shaft Clip, Timberline #SC-100. Estimated Quantity: 11,000 each. UNICOR Stock #Lox0025. Item #0005, Description:Actuators, Timberline #AC-200. Estimated Quantity: 11,000 each. UNICOR Stock #Lox0026. Item #0006, Description: 48" Lockbar, Timberline #LB-481. Estimated Quantity: 11,000 each. UNICOR Stock #Lox0027. Item #0007, Description: Lock Bar Adjustable Pin, Steel, Timberline #AP-037. Estimated Quantity: 88,000 each. UNICOR Stock #Lox0092. Item #0008, Description:Lock, Anti-Tip-Wedge-A, Timberline #C,WD-21A. Estimated Quantity: 44,000 each. UNICOR Stock #Lox0830. Item #0009, Description: Lock, Anti-Tip-Wedge-B, Timberline #C,WD-21B. Estimated Quantity: 44,000 each. UNICOR Stock #Lox0831. Item #0010, Description: Wedge Lock, Timberline #WD-100. Estimated Quantity:22,000 each. UNICOR Stock #Lox0022. Item #0011, Description: Lock Bezel, Black, to fit 3/4" hole, Timberline #BZ-300. Estimated Quantity: 11,000 each. UNICOR Stock #Lox0149. Item #0012, Description: 14-3/8" Shaft, Timberline #FS-122. Estimated Quantity: 5,000 each. UNICOR Stock #Lox0474. Item #0013, Description: Lock Bar, Timberline #C, LB-360. Estimated Quantity:5,000 each. UNICOR Stock #Lox0829. Item #0014, Description: CAM Lock Assembly, 90 Degrees Composed of Cylinder Body and Lock and Plug with a 7/8" CAM, Black Bezel, Timberline #CS-0271. Estimated Quanity:55,000 each. UNICOR Stock #Lox0832. 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 Lompoc, CA excluding the Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR). Period of Performance is date of award through 5 years thereafter. A economic price adjustment provision is included. Price will escalate every twelve month in accordance with the Producer Price Index for Hardware (Product Code 3429). 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:+/- 0% 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 500 pieces each item and (b) Maximum Order: Contractor is not obligated to honor orders which exceed the maximum amount of $2,500 each item. 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 Lompoc, 3901 Klein Blvd, Lompoc, CA 93436 ; Telephone No.805-735-6213. Clause 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 VietnamEra, 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 Limitation 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. Jay Horstmann (805)735-6213. Clause 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 acceptance otherwise 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 01/20/99 (W-SN289433). (0020)

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