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

83 -- SCREEN PRINTING INK, BLACK, REFLECTIVE SOL 1PI-R-1535-00 DUE 021500 POC Millie Clark, 202-305-7270 WEB: 1PI-R-1535-00, www.unicor.gov/procurement, then click on Clothing/Textiles. E-MAIL: 1PI-R-1535-00, mclark@central.unicor.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 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-1535-00 and this solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-10. The Standard Industrial Classification code is 2893. The Small Business Size Standard is 500 employees. Contract Line Item is: Screen-Printing Ink, black. 135 GA . The ink will appear reflective for a distance of at least 100 meters in pre-dawn, dusk, and night conditions when placed within an area of 45 degrees on either side of the centerline of vehicle reflective material will appear reflective at pre-dawn, dusk, and night conditions registering 4.0 candelas/lux per square meter or greater at 0.2 degree observation angle and exhibit this property through a 360 degree rotation. Reflective materials must meet the above requirement through at least 100 launderings using test method AATCC-135-Table I(III, V, iii). These specifications are found in CRFD/PD-99-05. Delivery and acceptance are at Federal Correctional Institution, UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, 2600 Highway 301 South, Jesup, GA 31599. The item is needed to manufacture improved physical fitness uniform T-shirts for Defense Support Center, Philadelphia. Variation in Quantity is 0% Decrease and 5% Increase per order. FPI plans to enter into a Requirements Type Contract. Period of performance is from date of award through one year thereafter, with five option years, if exercised. Clause 52.216-19, Delivery Order Limitations applies. Minimum delivery orders shall not be less than 50 gallons and the maximum per delivery order is 5,000 gallons. FAR clause 52.216-18 Ordering applies. Each delivery order has a 30 day after receipt of delivery order requirement. Ordersmay be issued from date of award through one year thereafter, with 5 option years, if exercised. Clause 52.216-19, Delivery Order Limitations applies. Clause 52.216-21, Requirement, applies. Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after 30 calendar days after expiration date of contract. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation-commercial Items is applicable. Evaluation procedure is: The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be the best value to the Government. Evaluation will consist of price 25%, specifications 25%, and past performance 50% apply. The Government reserves the right to make award on initial offer received, without discussions. Offerors shall submit signed and dated offers, either on a SF33, or letterhead stationary to Federal prison Industries, 320 First St N.W., 7th Floor, MMB, Washington, DC 20534, Attn: Bid Custodian. Offers must be received by 2:00pm, February 14, 2000. Offers must indicate name, address, telephone number, technical description of the item being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation, terms of any expressed warranty, price and any discount terms, remit to address if different than mailing address, a completed copy of representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; acknowledgement of all amendments. Offeror must hold prices firm in its offer for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt. If offer is not submitted on a SF33, a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions and provisions included in the solicitation. All offers that fail to furnish required representations and certifications or information or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this Acquisition. Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Facsimile offers are acceptable in accordance with FAR 52.215-5, Facsimile Proposals, to fax number 202/305-7363 or 7365. Contact Millie Clark at 202-305-7270 for information regarding this solicitation. Fax questions are welcome at E-mail mclark@central.unicor.gov or fax 202-305-7363. A written notice of award or acceptance of a bid mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful bidder within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before offer expiration time, the Government may accept an offer or part of an offer after its receipt unless a written notice or withdrawal is received before award. Documents cited in the solicitation may be obtained from the GSA, Federal Supply Service Bureau, Specifications Section, Suite 8100, 470 L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC 20407, 202-619-8925. Offerors may request a copy of CRFD/PD-99-05 by contacting Millie Clark @E-mail: mclark@central.unicor.gov or faxing a request to 202-305-7363/7365. Posted 01/28/00 (W-SN419760). (0028)

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