U.S. Immigration & Naturalization Service, Administrative Center, Attn: ACLCAP-Contracts, P.O. Box 30080, Laguna Niguel, CA 92607-0080

95 -- METAL BARS, SHEET, AND SHAPES DUE 050500 POC Mary J. Johann, (949) 360-3180 or Lewis B. Allen, (949) 360-3180 The Immigration & Naturalization Service is seeking small business sources to negotiate a commercial item supply contract for the supply and delivery, F.O.B. destination,galvanized expanded metal lath, security clamps, and straps, as manufactured by Alabama Metals (AMICO), Brand Name or Equal, for the construction of security fencing (Phase II) along the U.S./Mexico Border, San Diego, CA. The fencing shall match Phase I of this project, as manufactured by Alabama Metals (AMICO). Desription of supplies, salient characteristics of the Brand Name Supplies: Security Fence Fabric (Lower Section): High Density Expanded Metal, .50 -- .090 Modified. ASTM A 569, Carbon Steel, hot-dipped galvanized, with a minimum coating weight of 610 grams (2.0 ounces) of zinc per square meter (foot) of coated surface. Fabric shall be minimum 2.95 lbs/sf after hot-dip galvanized per ASTM F 1267 for Type I. Class 2, Grade A minimum coating thickness. Fence fabric shall contain a maximum carbon content of 15% resulting in a typical tensile strength of 62,000/72,000 PSI and a typical curve of the fence posts when used above 8' x 0". Diamond pattern to meet following; (1) Diamond pattern short way, .254; (2) Diamond pattern long way, .083; (3) Strand thickness .090; (4) Strand width, .188. Open area 25-30%. Security Fence Fabric (Mid and Upper Section) Standard Expanded Metal, .50-.092R ASTM A 569, Carbon Steel, hot-dipped galvanized, with a minimum coating weight of 610 grams (2.0 ounces) of zinc per square meter (foot) of coated surface. Fabric shall be a minimum of 1.7 lbs/sf after hot-dip galvanized per ASTM F 1267 for Type I, Class 2, Grade A minimum coating thickness. Fence fabric shall contain a maximum carbon content of 15%, resulting in a typical tensile strength of 62,000/72,000 PSI and a typical yield point of 48,000 PSI. Panels shall be preformed to the required angle to match angle of the fence posts. Diamond pattern to meet the following: (1) Diamond pattern short way, .313; (2) Diamond pattern long way, .938;(3) Strand thickness .092; (4) Strand width, .096. Accessories: ASTM F 626. Ferrous accessories shall be zinc or aluminum coated. Miscellaneous hardware coatings shall conform to ASTM A 153. These supplies will be used for construction of Phase II and repair plus maintenance of the existing fencing, Phase I. This is a 100% small business set-aside, the small business size standard is 500 employees. Interested parties should respond not later than May 5, 2000 with information describing related experience including relevant contracts and references, resources, and ability to meet the requirements of the Brand Name or equal supplies. Posted 04/21/00 (W-SN447705). (0112)

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