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

94 -- HORSEHAIR SOL 1PI-Q-0122-00 DUE 041100 POC Louise Stoneberger Telephone No. 202-305-7322 E-MAIL: lstone@central.unicor.gov, lstone@central.unicor.gov. This is a combined synopsis/quote for a commercial item 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/QUOTE; QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN QUOTE SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This solicitation document is issued as a Request for Quotes. UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc. intends to enter into a One Year contract with One Year Option, if exercised,Firm-Fixed Requirement Type Contract for Item 0001, HORSE HAIR, X-STIFF, STERILIZED,6" NATURAL, 100% Horsetail Hair, extra stiff, sterilized, 6 inches, color: Natural, in accordance with Federal Specification No. H-B-0190A and H-B-751, UNICOR P/N BRA0003, estimated total quantity is 25,000 pounds and Item 0002, HORSE HAIR, HAIR/POLYPROPYLENE, Size: 6 3/4", Horsetail Hair/filament (maintenance brushes), material: 50% Horsetail Hair, extra-stiff (Sterilized), Natural, and in color Polyproplylene: 50% Medium Polypropylene, (Synthetic), Level or crimped, Filament, cross-section-round, Black in color, Diameter: (Avg.) 0.014 inch dia., +/-0.0005 length, 6 3/4 inches, in accordance with Federal Specification Number H-B-651J, UNICOR P/N BRA0004, estimated quantity is 50,000 pounds. Quotes are being requested. Quote must indicate the unit prices for the base year and option year for each line item. The Quote Number is 1PI-Q-0122 -00. The Delivery Order minimum is 500 pounds. The minimum quantity per delivery order is 10,000 pounds and the maximum quantity will be 20,000 lbs. The Standard Industrial Classification is 5159, National Stock Code is 9420 and the small business size standard is 100 employees. Delivery is 45 days after receipt of delivery order. Variation in quantity is +10%. Deliveries will commence Date of Award thru one year thereafter plus one year option, if exercised. Funds are obligated by Delivery Orders. Prices will be F.O.B. Destination. The contract will be awarded for UNICOR's facility located in FCI Latuna, New Mexico-Texas. This is a "ALL OR NONE" quote/award. The provision of FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial items is applicable. Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items are applicable. Clause 52.214-20, Bid Samples (Apr 1984) is applicable. BID SAMPLES ARE REQUIRED. Product samples will not be provided to bidders. Samples will be tested to see if they meet required federal specifications. All bidders MUST provide one (1) pound of each item, as a sample. Bid samples will not be returned. Samples shall be marked -- "Bid Sample for Quote No. 1PI-Q-0122-00 and sent to Ms. Elke Hosholder, Quality Assurance Manager, UNICOR FCI Latuna, P.O. Box 9000, Texas Highway 20, (2 miles South of Anthony), Anthony, Texas 79821 prior to the quote closing date and time. Clauses 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options (July 1990) and 52.217-9, Option to Extend The Term of the Contract (Mar 1989) are applicable. The Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) will be Ms. Elke Mosholder, Quality Assurance Manager, UNICOR FCI Latuna, Telephone No. 915-886-3422 Ext 393, Fax No. 915-886-2820. The quotes will be evaluated by the following Best Value criteria: (1) Quality of Material Delivered (2) Price, (3) Past Performance, and (4) On Time Delivery. All quote request must submitted on company letterhead and citing size of business status. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered. NO TELEPHONE REQUEST OR QUOTE WILL BE ACCEPTED. Quotes must be submitted on company's letterhead or SF 1449 mailed to Federal Prison Industries, Inc., 400 First Street, N.W, 7th Floor, ATTN: Bid Custodian, Washington, D.C. 20534-0001. Reference the quote number on the request. Clause 52.214-31 Facsimile Bids and Facsimile Quotes are acceptable. Facsimile written request shall be submitted to 202-305-7363/-7365. Quotes must be received by 2:00 p.m. April 11, 2000. FPI 9999-999-9, Business Management Questionnaire must be completed with a minimum of five references of contract that are of similar size and complexity. Include the following information: Contact person, telephone Number and product provided. Offerors shall submit signed and dated SF1449 or Company letterhead to include prices, ACH Form, Business Questionnaire, repr. and certificates to Federal Prison Industries, ATTN: Louise Stoneberger or Bid Custodian, 400 First Street, N.W. 7th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20534. Reference the quote Number on the outside of the package or FAX the proposal to 202-305-7363/-7365. All responsible/responsive contractors will be considered for award. Offeror will hold prices firm for 60 days from the date specified for receipt of offers. Clause 52.232-33, Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment, applies to this acquisition. Due to electronic payment procedures, all vendors must supply your ACH Number and TIN Number with your quote. FAX questions are welcome at 202-305-7363 or -7365. Contact Louise Stoneberger at 202-305-7322 for information regarding this solicitation. WEB: Click here to download a copy of the Quote, www.unicor.gov/procurement/metals, e-mail: lstone@central.unicor.gov. Posted 03/28/00 (W-SN438587). (0088)

Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0414 20000330\94-0001.SOL)