65 -- PRESCRIPTION EYEWEAR, OPHTHALMIC LENSES

Notice Date

September 29, 2000

Contracting Office

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

ZIP Code

20534-0001

Solicitation Number

GS433

Response Due

October 31, 2000

Point of Contact

Louise Stoneberger, Telephone No. 202-305-7322

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation 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; quotes are being requested and a written quote will not be issued. UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc. intends to enter into a Two (2) Year with Three One Year Options, if exercised, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Firm Fixed Price Type Contract for Line Item 0001 Prescription Eyewear, Ophthalmic lenses. Eyeglass lenses (commercial items) are made of glass, polycarbonate and plastic in normal industry styles (single vision, bifocal, trifocal, quadrifocal, progressives, sizes, powers, styles, and options that are sold to the general public in large quantities. UNICOR anticipates awarding a multiple vendors award(s) contract (approx. 3 to 5 vendors). UNICOR's average estimate usage per year is $200,000.00. The daily production rate is 250 trays and the production average is 21 work days per month for the 12 month period. The Government has the option to award to more than one per line item. No brand name required but salient characteristics are as follows: Ophthalmic lenses (finished and semi-finished) made of glass, polycarbonate and plastic in normal industry styles (single vision, bifocal, trifocal, quadrifocal and progressives), sizes, power ranges and options. Vendor must state what their prices for the base two years and Option Year One, Option Year Two, and Option Three Year, if exercised, or the same price for the total five year period. All plastic lenses must be coated. Request that lenses provided within each style (i.e. ST28) be produced by the same manufacturer. Variation-in-Quantity is none per delivery order. No Bid Samples or descriptive literature required but UNICOR FCI Butner, N.C. requires the option to make a site visit to any offeror prior to the award of a contract. During the site visit, we require an approved bid sample be provided. Quotes are being requested. The Solicitation Number is GS433. The minimum quantity per delivery order is five pair per item. The maximum delivery order is 500 pair per item for life of contract. The guaranteed minimum is 1,000 pairs and the guaranteed maximum is 500,000 pairs for life of contract. The Standard Industrial Classification is 3851, National Stock Code is 6540 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. Lenses may be purchased through purchase orders as well as with a Government credit card. Delivery is required within 10 workdays after receipt of delivery order for standard lenses. Delivery is required within 15 workdays for non-standard lenses. NO EXCEPTIONS. Delivery Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 14:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday, except on Federal Holidays and during institution emergencies. Drivers are encouraged to call prior to arrival, Telephone 919-575-5001. Packing list shall state purchase order number. Deliveries will commence on or about January 1, 2001 and continue on an Aas needed/when basis@ thru December 31, 2002 plus three one year option, if exercised, which could be thru December 2005. UNICOR FCI Butner request the option to return obsolete, discontinued, or overstocked lenses for credit or exchange. Vendor shall state restocking fee for overstocked items. Vendor is required to give advanced notification of discontinued lenses. Request all offerors use their current manufacturers price list and state what column pricing is being offered. If a further discount from a column price is given, UNICOR request that the discount apply to all materials and be shown as a percentage to deduct from the printed prices. Column pricing and any discounts should be the same on all product materials offered (glass, polycarbonate, and plastic). Example: XYZ Lenses Company, Type of eyeglasses Glass Bifocals, Column 1 is $2.45, Column 2 is $2.40, Column 3 is $2.35, and Column 4 is $2.30. Type of eyeglasses -- Plastic Bifocals, Column 1 is $3.00, Column 2 is $2.85, Column 3 is $2.78 and Column 4 is $2.67. Type of eyeglasses -- Poly Bifocals, Column 1 is $4.00, Column 2 is $3.86, Column 3 is $3.79 and Column 4 is $3.68. Contract = Plastic: 20%, Glass: 18%, and Poly: 15% of Column 4 pricing. UNICOR FCI Butner request the option to request test results on an "as needed" basis. Funds are obligated by each Delivery Orders or Government Credit Card. Billing requires each invoice to bill against only one delivery order, no mixing or combination of delivery orders to prevent billing problems. Prices will be F.O.B. ORIGIN. Request Purchase Order Number be referenced on all invoices. Source inspection not required. Lenses will be inspected by the UNICOR Quality Assurance Manager (Robin Harris, Telephone Number 919-575-4541 Ext. 3200) (or Designee) at the UNICOR Lab upon receipt. Lenses will be inspected for compliance with normal Industry and ANSI Standards. The contract will be awarded for UNICOR=s facility located in FCI Butner, N.C. Should any vendor need more information about the various types of eyeglasses lenses required, contractor should fax or telephone a request to FCI Butner, N.C. , ATTN: Renee Hobgood, Contracting Officer, Telephone No. 919-575-0200/ FAX Number 919-575-0300. Normal commercial packaging is required. 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 52.212-3, Offeror Representatives and Certifications-Commercial Items is applicable; and acknowledgment of all amendments, if issued. 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 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract is applicable. The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed December 2005. The supplier must have a (1) History of dependability, (2) Have EDI capabilities, (3) Be able to maintain sufficient stock levels, and (4) Pick up and maintain our current line of lenses (or equal to in appearance, quality and costs). Evaluation factors are: (1) Price (2) Quality of Product, (3) Past Performance/Quality of Vendor, and (4) Range of Powers (meaning the variety of power of lenses that the vendor carries) available. 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. All quote prices must be good from 60 days or longer after the closing date and time. This quotation can be downloaded a copy of the quotation (Quote), www.unicor.gov/procurement/metals. E-Mail: lstone@central.unicor.gov. 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. FPI 9999-999.9 Business Management Questionnaire must be completed with a minimum of five references of contracts that are of similar size and complexity. Include the following information: contact person, telephone number, and the product provided. Reference the quote number on the request, which is GS433. Clause 52.214-31 Facsimile Bids is applicable. Facsimile Quotes are acceptable. Facsimile written request shall be submitted to 202-305-7363/-7365. Quotes must be received by 2:00 p.m., October 31, 2000. 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 Business Management Questionnaire, 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. If quote is not submitted on a Standard Form 1449, you must include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms and conditions of this quotation.

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